How to grow as a finance professional by ‘unlearning’ past mindsets
Learn how to “unlearn” past mindsets and behaviours in order to grow as a finance professional.
Supporting staff to return to work after COVID-19
As social distancing restrictions begin to ease, employees may have a mixed response about returning to the office. It is critical for business leaders and HR departments to listen to concerns and keep their staff motivated and informed of changes as they prepare to return to work after COVID-19.
How to build more resilient, caring and inspired teams during a pandemic
The key to building more resilient, connected and inspired teams during a pandemic all comes down to one key factor: care. Leadership resilience expert Graeme Cowan shared his thoughts on how we can all do this, in one of our recent webinars.
Coronavirus & your career: job seeking during the COVID-19 crisis
The coronavirus is changing the way we work, with an increased push towards virtual working practices. Don’t let this deter your job search. Check out our tips on how you can take control of your career in these changing times.
Managing anxiety at work during the COVID-19 crisis
In times of upheaval and uncertainty, anxiety and stress at work increases. We recently ran a webinar with Yolanda Beattie to discuss how finance leaders can best manage themselves and their teams during these unprecedented times. Check out some of her top tips here.
How to network effectively
Networking is the most effective means of accessing the hidden job market. Here we share some valuable tips for great networking.
Mental Health in the Workplace
Moir Group Director Stephen Moir shares his thoughts on how you can create a workplace environment where employees feel comfortable talking about mental health.
Empathy with an edge – The makings of great leadership
An empathetic leadership style instils confidence within an organisation and team. It immediately builds a level of trust and fosters a strong team culture.
Moir Group Market Update with Stephen Moir
In this video Stephen Moir gives you an update on the finance and accounting employment outlook through to the end of this year. Transcript: Stephen Moir: I thought I would give you a quick update in terms of what’s been happening at Moir Group over the first half of this year now that we’re at […]
Things you need to know when negotiating your salary
In this article, we will discuss when you should justifiably ask for a pay rise; the benefits of non-monetary rewards; and the ‘5 C’s’ for successful outcomes during tough salary negotiations.
Successfully managing the first 90 days remotely
Tips for creating a successful onboarding experience for new staff in these current times where remote onboarding has become the new normal.
3 myths about job interviews (and how to tackle them)
When trying to secure a new role, finance and accounting professionals often receive conflicting and out of date advice about the interview process. In this article we debunk 3 myths about job interviews and teach you how to tackle these misconceptions head-on. You must tick every box Trying to ‘tick every box’ can stall […]
The importance of being yourself at work
One third of our lifetime is spent at work, but for many people their time in the office can feel distinctly uncomfortable. The reason for this? Many people feel they are unable to be themselves in the workplace. So what does it mean to ‘be yourself’ at work? Read on to learn more…
Finance & Accounting Salary Review – 2018/19
Better understand your place in the jobs market with our 2018/19 salary snapshot. This covers annual salary packages for finance and accounting professionals as well as average hourly rates for contractors.
Reflections of a CFO: The highs, the lows and what’s next?
Respected CFO Louise Higgins, shares the five key lessons that she has learnt in her career and how she will use these lessons to approach the next phase.
Future proof yourself for the workplace of tomorrow
Two key emerging trends of the future workplace are the need to stand out from the crowd and the increasing popularity of flexible work arrangements.
How to move from a contract to a permanent job
Contracting can be a valuable pathway to a permanent role, giving you a ‘foot in the door.’ Learn how to position yourself best for a successful move from a contract to permanent job.
Starting a new job during COVID-19: A contractor’s perspective
Taking on new job is always a steep learning curve – but doing it at the height of a global pandemic, while leading a team remotely is a whole new challenge. That’s exactly what happened to Rohit – Moir Group contractor and Chartered Accountant. Here, he shares his story and his advice for job seekers.
NFP Event Highlights: Penny Lovett, Chief Human Resources Officer for The Salvation Army
Penny Lovett, Chief Human Resources Officer for The Salvation Army presented at our NFP event recently. The topic for this event was ‘Transformation in a not for profit organisation and the lessons learned along the way.’ Below are some of the key highlights from this great event. To successfully navigate change and transformation, organisations need […]
Will I stay, or will I go?
Whether it’s a new challenge in your current role that you are seeking, or you want to take that next step in your career with a new opportunity, here are some things to think about to ensure that you have the clarity you need to make that next move.
Is this job right for me? 8 questions to ask yourself
What are some of the questions you should be asking yourself before and after a job interview to make sure you come away from it knowing whether it’s the right career opportunity and fit for you?
What’s a career plan and why do you need one?
When you hear the words “career plan,” it may not immediately elicit a great deal of excitement for you, but it’s a valuable thing to have, especially when you’re considering your next career move.
How to embrace the AI revolution in finance and accounting
There is no question that the finance function is undergoing significant change with the rise of AI (Artificial Intelligence). So, just how far reaching is the impact of AI and what can you do to ensure you are on the front foot in your career journey?
Event highlights: The economic outlook for 2021, with Felicity Emmett
View extended highlights from our November 2020 Moir Group webinar. In this insightful video ANZ senior economist Felicity Emmett, gives her specific take on the state of the Australian economy from both a local and international perspective, with a particular focus on the Melbourne market. Learn to look for the signs pointing to economic recovery and find out what’s next for Australia in 2021.
Event Highlights: Lee de Winton ‘Leadership in a Complex Environment’
Lee de Winton, Chair, Forum on Western Sydney Airport presented at our event recently. The topic for this event was ‘Leadership in a Complex Environment’. Lee spoke about her personal journey managing crisis and situations and people throughout her career within the military. Whilst in the military, Lee served in Afghanistan, Iraq and Sudan in […]
Creating a Personal Development Plan: A guide for accountants & finance professionals
With COVID-19 taking a toll on the Australian employment market, competition for accounting and finance roles is at a high.
In this article, we discuss how creating a Personal Development Plan could give you a competitive edge and keep you in the driving seat of your career.
3 myths about job interviews (and how to overcome them)
When trying to secure a new role, finance and accounting professionals often receive conflicting and out of date advice about the interview process. In this article we debunk 3 myths about job interviews and teach you how to tackle these misconceptions head-on. You must tick every box Trying to ‘tick every box’ can stall […]
The top 3 myths about moving from the commercial sector to a not for profit finance job
The NFP sector has changed a lot in the last 5-10 years and old misconceptions still abound. In this article we uncover the top 3 myths about moving from the commercial sector into a not for profit finance job and the reality behind the myths.
Improving diversity in the workplace – 5 actions you can take
What is Diversity in the Workplace? It might seem complicated, confusing, overwhelming and even touchy to some, and that’s because it is. Diversity is a complex and multifaceted topic that requires some undoing on both a collective and an individual level. Diversity in the workplace means to appreciate differences between individuals and acknowledge how their […]
Accounting jobs in Australia 2019: The impact of technology
Want to understand more about the impacts of AI and learn what you can you do to upskill and position yourself for success? Learn how you can embrace the AI revolution in finance and accounting.
Transforming from numbers to leadership – your career success starts with you
The inspiring David Grbin, CFO for W.H. Soul Pattinson at our most recent emerging leaders’ event shares his knowledge and wisdom about his career journey.
Event Highlights: ‘The Journey from Manager to Leader’, with Anita Hoskins
There are many qualities that can help an emerging leader to step up into a leadership role. In our latest emerging leader event, we received real-life insights that openness, authenticity and determination can take you a long way. We had the pleasure of welcoming Anita Hoskins, CFO at Frasers Property Australia, as our guest in […]
COVID-19 FAQs for Moir Group Candidates & Clients
In such times of unprecedented change and disruption, the Moir Group are doing everything we can to ensure the health and safety of all of our employees, clients, candidates and stakeholders – it is our utmost priority. As a business, we are taking a number of preventative measures to ensure that we doing everything we […]
Knowing your worth: Finance and Accounting salary guide 2021\22
In the last 12 months, the Australian Bureau of Statistics has reported a low rate of annual salary growth, down to just 1.7%. Certainly from mid-last year, this figure was impacted by the ongoing pandemic. More recently, however, from the back-end of 2020, we have seen the economy continuing to strengthen, with the employment market […]
Confidently projecting your personal brand
In order to stand out when going for a role, you need to think about what it is you represent, cultivate your personal brand and carry this through everything you do.
Event Highlights: Humanity in an age of machines with Simon Corah
COVID has brought to light the importance of human traits, like compassion and tolerance, during times of crisis. But what role will our humanity play with the rapid growth of AI technology? Could it even be replicated by machines? We were excited to welcome back leading futurist, Simon Corah, CEO of Growth Mantra, to lead […]
Event highlights: Moir Group Discussion with Paul Bloxham ‘The local & global economy: Upswing to the new normal’
As we look to our economic future, businesses should try and stay nimble, as their ability to adapt to new opportunities – like increased digitalisation – will help them be more efficient and grow productivity.
Sell yourself effectively to ace your accounting and finance job-search
Numbers people don’t always make good salespeople. This can hurt your chances when looking for a new job. Learn how to ace your accounting finance job search by promotin your soft skills, fine-tuning your personal brand and selling yourself effectively.
Not-for-profit, COVID-19 and looking ahead: a candidate’s perspective
Financial Accountant Liz has been working in her not-for-profit role for over 10 years, when she lost her job due to COVID-19. She had to start all over again – here she shares her story and her “never give up” attitude.
Moir Group webinar program – insights and key learnings
We’ve been running a fantastic webinar program here at Moir to help you through these uncertain times. Check out some of the great resources we’ve got already and stay tuned for more in the coming weeks!
How you can have greater influence as a finance leader
How we think influences how we process and use information we receive. Using the Whole Brain Thinking approach, you can get a better understanding for other people’s thinking preferences, which in turn will help you to have greater influence as a finance leader. Learn how.
Interview Coaching
Prepare yourself for interviews with a 1hr personalised coaching session with Moir Group’s Learning and Development manager.
Resumé & LinkedIn Coaching
A 1hr coaching session designed to update your resume and LinkedIn profile so that it showcases your strengths and experience.
How reverse mentoring can help you build a successful team in finance
Reverse mentoring offers many benefits in the workplace. Check out our tips on how you can successfully build reverse mentoring into your organisation.
2019/20 Salary Review: Finance & Accounting
We’ve reviewed our salary data for 25 finance and accounting roles from Accounts Payable through to the CFO level and have seen modest growth in wages from the 2018/19 to 2019/20 financial year. See where you sit in our annual salary report.
The importance of inclusion and wellbeing at work
What happens when inclusion is not included as part of the onboarding process and what can you do to foster a more inclusive, motivated and positive team environment? Check out these top tips.
Being Yourself When Working From Home
Andrew Pownall, Senior Associate with Moir Group shares his experience of ‘being yourself when working from home’. “Many of us now find ourselves operating in a hybrid model, that’s working from home and also spending part of the week in the office as well. I just wanted to really talk about what being yourself when […]
Books We Love – Learnings from Great Leaders
If you want to be a great finance leader why not take a leaf out of these three books. Moir Group Director Stephen Moir reviews three of his favourite reads: Hit Refresh – Satya Nadella Legacy – James Kerr Team of Rivals – Doris Kearns Goodwin Let us know your favourite books in the comments […]
Taking control of your career during COVID-19
Five key steps necessary for you to take control of your career during COVID-19.
5 strategies to help you land that next role – remotely
Win that role remotely with these handy tips for conducting a successful video job interview.
What are Competency-Based Interview Questions and how can you prepare for them?
Behavioural or Competency Based interviews (CBI) are very common these days and quite different to your standard interview.
4 tips to help you prepare for an interview
How you perform at the job interview is crucial in determining whether you get the role. By being well-prepared for your interview, you can increase your chance of success.
How to write an effective cover letter
Learn to write an effective cover letter that will help land you your dream finance or accounting role.
3 Attributes of Excellent Organisations
Moir Group Director Stephen Moir shares his thoughts on the three things that make an organisation excellent.
How to make your LinkedIn profile stand out
Your resumé and LinkedIn profile are your personal brand. Having a high-quality LinkedIn profile can provide you with new connections and job opportunities that will see your career flourish in the future.
How to identify & win the right role
Newton Soares manages Moir Group’s permanent recruitment team. In this video he talks discusses how you can identify and win the right role for you.
How to plan the next stage of your finance career
This video discusses ways that you can take control of the job search process and plan your career.
How to write a winning resumé
Learn how to write a winning finance and accountancy résumé. We cover the ideal length and structure for your résumé, as well as an outline of all the key features.