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Richard is the consummate professional who takes his career and networking fraternity seriously. I challenge anyone, that you couldn’t meet a nicer guy to genuinely look after your job-market needs. Richard met me on a weekend to discuss an opportunity – it was the easiest conversation for as long as I can remember. Richard is positive and upbeat – the kind of job search agent that you want! whereas some agents struggle to give you the time of day, Richard will want to hear your story. I can easily and highly recommend Richard for his industry knowledge, personable approach, and uplifting character. Thank you for a great experience and I wish you all the best!

I have worked with Richard on several permanent and temporary placements. His work ethic is second-to-none: there is no stone left unturned in his very thorough process – always leading to a stand-out candidate. Richard’s passion for finding the right person, combined with his genuine, honest and kind approach to candidate management is a winning combination.

Richard balances the relationships with his clients and candidates with great professionalism, authenticity and passion. His understanding of the needs of myself as a candidate and his client was key in matching me with my new company. It was a pleasure dealing with you mate and I look forward to continuing our relationship in the future!

I rarely come across real talents who stand out of the crowd like Richard. I had the pleasure of knowing Richard as a candidate and as an employer for three years. Richard is a true business partner who is able to understand, assist and support you, unlike volume/ turnover recruiters. I always refer Richard to my colleagues for recruitment services and for my selected contacts who are seeking their next career steps. Richard always provides high, professional and customised service. As a stakeholder, Richard earns my highest recommendation and respect.

Richard is one of the rare individuals that really took the time to get to know me and understand my career goals. It is very clear from my interaction with him that unlike most recruiters, he takes the time to really know a candidate to find the best match for potential employers. I’m confident that he doesn’t just find candidates capable of meeting the employer’s needs but also aligns the values and cultural fit between them.

Richard has a true understanding of his clients that sets him strides ahead of the competition. He gets the big picture of matching requirements of both the employee and employer in a refreshing way …he is your friend but also pays close attention to what you say during meetings and captures the essence of your requests in his recommendations saving lots of time for both parties involved with successful outcomes. In other words, he doesn’t just recruit, he carefully sources the right candidate for the right organisational team that suites best for mutual long term achievement. Richard is a person who I highly recommend you call first for your next hire or looking for your next career step, either way please do try him.

As you go through your career you would want the right team by your side who genuinely have your interest at heart. Richard is definitely someone who has the wealth of knowledge and expertise in his field and glad he is on my team. I have the privilege of not only calling him my career advisor but also my friend.

Richard is a pleasure to deal with, very knowledgeable and very good at what he does. His passion, attention to detail, knowledge and understanding of people and the market are formidable and he goes out of his way to get the best outcomes for his clients – whether it’s through him or another agency.

Richard is an exceptional recruiter who provides a quality service. He has partnered with our organisation to place high calibre talent within our finance teams ensuring a great cultural fit. Richard is highly committed and dedicated which sets him apart from others in the industry. I would highly recommend Richard, he is one of the most genuine people I know.

When you first meet Richard the thing that instantly strikes you is the passion and enthusiasm he has for his work and connecting people. When you then spend more time working with him you will appreciate that he also has a sincere interest in both you and your career and a genuine desire to help you achieve your career goals. As a candidate you will value the time he puts into the preparation for interviews as well as the timely and detailed feedback provided afterwards. So, if you are looking for a new role, or thinking about making a change in the near future, I would recommend reaching out and connecting with him.

Richard was honest, forthright and trustworthy to a level that set him apart. He cares beyond the immediate transaction and followed through with investment of his time without any certainty or guarantees – proving it was more than words. His personalised approach was unique. I certainly recommend Richard.

Richard’s business acumen, professionalism, and ability to generate rapport with peers, candidates, and clients make him a valuable asset to any team. Richard has developed a deep knowledge of FMCG sector, his industry knowledge, finance background and passion makes him different to other recruiters in the sector. His willingness to help and going above and beyond what’s usually expected in his capacity is inspiring. It’s been a pleasure knowing Richard and I would not hesitate to recommend him to colleagues or companies.

I was recently impressed by Richard’s warmth, honesty and genuine desire to connect and assist candidates. This included connecting individuals with a mutual interest, seeking mentors and providing general advice. Supplementing this is Richard’s catching enthusiasm to assist others in finding their own passions.

Professional, dynamic and passionate, it has been a pleasure to work with Richard over a number of years. His positive energy is contagious and his commitment to achieving the best outcome for client and candidate is unquestionable. Richard has recently placed a financial controller role for our business. From the outset Richard was diligent in gathering information about the role and the business in order to attract the right candidates. The candidates presented by Richard were all high quality and the work that Richard did upfront to understand the position requirements as well as communicating through the process was exceptional. Always professional and thorough in his approach, I highly recommend Richard.

Richard has worked closely with our organisation for the past four years. In this time he has placed great candidates into Finance, Pricing and Supply Chain roles for our business. Richard has a passion and drive that really shines through from your initial briefing of the role through to the successful placement – he nails the brief every time! Richard really goes out of his way to get to know the business, the role and the hiring manager and has a 100% success rate with our business. Richard’s personal skills and experience in the Finance area place him in a great position in understanding the core competencies of finance related or technical roles and his knowledge and pulse of the industries he supports is extremely valuable. Richard is not shy in explaining if expectations are not going to be met and his honest and friendly approach make him an absolute pleasure to deal with. I would not hesitate in recommending Richard to any business who is seeking professional, energetic and friendly service from an Agency.

I have worked with Richard on a number of occasions both as a client and candidate. Richard’s work ethic, customer service and care for clients is the best I have experienced. Richard recently placed a candidate with me who has quickly become a valued member of the team. He conducted a thorough process and understands what is important both from a technical and culture perspective. From a candidate experience, Richard is truly genuine and caring. He has a strong passion for sharing his knowledge and expertise to inspire people to be the best version of themselves. His personal approach to the end to end process gave me a deep level of comfort that I was in capable hands. Richard is not just about a fee, but more about building a long term deep partnership. As a result, I would highly recommend him to other businesses or people looking to make a career move.

Richard has been a real pleasure to work with. I believe his background in finance has allowed him to always put forward quality candidates. Furthermore, when providing Richard with any brief, he is able to tailor his shortlist to those who are going to suit a role technically, as well as culturally. From a personal perspective I have grown to value his opinion and advice. In an industry which could be considered a numbers game, Richard values quality over quantity and this will be a fantastic asset of his personal brand as his career grows. It is very evident that Richard places more value on the relationship he is building, rather than the dollar he is earning as he works hard to find the right solution for his clients.

I’ve known Richard for several years now and I haven’t come across a more caring and honest recruiter. Richard is extremely professional and dedicated to satisfying his clients interests; both candidates and companies. He will only organise meetings for candidates and companies that are a perfect match in order to save time and costs for all involved. Having first met Richard as a candidate, he is as genuine as they come. He took a lot of time to get to know me and understand exactly what it is that drives me to get a picture of the ideal environment I’d succeed in. As such, Richard has recommended me for some excellent roles but equally has never shied away from advising me against roles I was interested in pursuing that he knew I wouldn’t enjoy. As a candidate, you couldn’t wish for a better recruitment partner! Richard is an absolute pleasure to work with and I highly recommend him for any individuals or companies looking for a true business partner focused on the best results for all!

As someone who really values exceptional client service, I highly recommend Richard to any accounting or finance professional seeking opportunities in the industry. Richard’s energy and enthusiasm is remarkable, and his ability to connect, build a relationship and get to know his clients highlights how seriously he takes their next career move.

I’ve known Richard as a customer and a candidate. As a customer I appreciate the way he goes out of his way to provide insight and source the right candidate. As a candidate I’ve valued the way Richard volunteers useful feedback. Above all I have valued the probing questions that allowed me to relook at my own skills and achievements and then present these to other so that I can target what I am most passionate about. I have no hesitation in recommending Richard as a trusted partner.

I really value Richard as my business partner in recruitment. He takes the time to really understand the client & the candidates needs and works towards a great match for both parties. This results in a happy & effective partnership with employer and employee to deliver results for the organisation. Really value his advice and guidance.

Richard takes a very professional and caring approach when building relationships with customers and candidates. I found Richard to be punctual, available, empathetic and engaged – some of the many positive traits that have seen incredible results follow him. Highly recommended.

I highly recommend Richard to any finance professional seeking their next move. Richard took the time needed to understand who I am and what I was looking for. He also knows his clients very well and understands their brief to ensure a good match for candidates. His interview preparation was fantastic, very open and honest, but he provided me with the confidence needed to market myself effectively, as a result I was able to land my ideal role. Thanks Richard!

Richard is one of the most dedicated recruiters I ever came across. Not only he is keen to understand your career needs and goals, he is also professionally persistent, adequately knowledgeable about the market and its needs, and tries his best to ensure that you are matched up with a post & employer that can take you where you want to be. It has been a real pleasure connecting with Richard and I would highly recommend him to anyone.

In the time I have been working with Richard I have found him to be incredibly professional, honest, trusting and above all passionate. His passion and enthusiasm for his industry and clients is contagious. Richard has been a true partner in helping me look for my next opportunity and has invested time and resources in helping me to develop and not just find a role. He listens and is keen to understand what would be the perfect role for me and identifies ways for me to continue on my development journey. It has been an absolute pleasure working with Richard.

Richard is the best recruitment professional I’ve ever had the opportunity of working with. His attention to detail, dedication to his clients, honesty and overall attitude puts him head and shoulders above the rest. Look no further than Richard for all your finance professional placements!

I have been working with Richard since 2018. I have found our interactions to be most insightful. Richard is always willing to add value, providing wide reaching advice and a great sounding board if required. He is generous with his time and follows through on any commitments he has made. Richard is professional and dependable and extremely passionate about what he does. I look forward to continuing to work with Richard.

When pursuing a business relationship, you look for people you can trust, have integrity and come strongly recommended; Someone that can provide you with the right guidance, give you the opportunity to leverage from their experience, allow you to access their network and is looking to pursue a long term relationship. From the time I first met Richard, he was all this and more. Going to Richard as a candidate, I have been impressed with the support he has provided, even when sending emails over the weekend. He is a very proactive, dedicated and passionate professional with extensive job market knowledge, providing exceptional guidance from both employers and candidates’ perspectives. What differentiates Richard from other professionals is that he does not look at pursing a single transaction. His vision is more long term and his actions and on-going support and guidance reflect this. His personal style and service make him a pleasure to deal with.

Honesty, passion and diligence are words that best describe Richard. He is a true professional who understands his candidates career objectives and always keep them at the forefront. With his levels of upmost integrity, Richard is definitely a recruiter one can trust. I have been one of Richard’s candidates.

Richard is a very detailed oriented professional that is hard working and tenacious. I have had experience from both sides with Richard’s performance, as a candidate, and as a hiring manager. Richard knows the “Finance space” very well and knows the needs and desires of his clients. He’s very open, and is familiar with the attributes we are looking for with each position, and presents only those candidates that have the qualities and skills needed. His ‘network’ of persons and connections make him a valuable partner in the search for talented and top notch candidates. Top qualities are great results, expert and high integrity.

Richard has been hands down the best consultant I have worked with. He went out of the normal way to represent and prepare me for the interview with clients. It goes to show his strong commitment towards his candidates. I would definitely recommend him.

I have known and worked with Richard for a while now and thought this recommendation was long overdue. Richard goes the extra mile to secure top quality and highly motivated individuals around his vast professional network. From urgent 1 month temp resources to highly qualified permanent candidates, he always delivers. If you need to trust someone with your recruiting needs, look no more, you’ll be well served by Richard

Richard was of great assistance to place me in to a senior tax role. I greatly appreciate the super effort and quick response time and the fact Richard made every effort to make sure he understood my experience and made the effort to follow up and ensure all aspects of the role and engagement were covered. Thanks again for your effort Richard.

I’ve known Richard for several years now and have been fortunate to experience his exceptional customer service as a client. During my career in HR in Australia and overseas I’ve worked with literally hundreds of recruitment consultants, and I can say with confidence that Richard’s skillset is rare indeed in this space. Richard takes the time to understand his client’s needs as well as the organisational context, and he possesses a wonderful friendly and down to earth personality. With Richard, “what you see is what you get” – he is genuinely motivated by establishing ongoing relationships with both candidates and clients. I can’t recommend him highly enough as a recruitment consultant.

My experience with recruiters has been quite underwhelming for the most part and very salesman like, however Richard takes it to another level. His approach is one to be envied as he makes you feel comfortable from the first conversation, respects your time, situation and has never pushed his own agenda. I consider Richard a close friend as they are the ones that have your best interests at heart. Thank you for all your assistance and I’m sure we will continue to help each other for years to come.

Richard is one of the most prolific recruitment consultant I’ve come across. He’s dynamic, knows his job inside out and is a genuine helpful person. Even though my association with him is for less than a year, I can confidently say he’s more than just a recruitment agent. He’ll leave no stone un-turned to help a deserving candidate and doesn’t shy away from giving honest feedback. I look forward to a long lasting association with him and wish him all the best in his career.

Richard has been a truly trusted contact that i have worked with over the past 5 years. He is great at building relationships across the industry and assisting others to build individual networks. Richard always has a finger on the pulse of the industry and is professional in all dealings.

Richard is a great person, very passionate about people and has a big heart and drive to help them build their careers. I went to meet him for a potential job and ended up speaking to him for 2 hours. He loves to help people and puts their interests first. I would highly recommend Richard to people looking to make a career move or to employers looking for talent.

I had the pleasure of meeting Richard when hiring for a Financial Controller position. It is rare to work with a recruiter who truly takes the time to understand not just the function of a role but the culture of the business, aiming to provide the right fit, not just the right skills. Richard is professional, amiable and witty and I would not hesitate in recommending him!

There are two types of recruiters in the market – the order takes, who comprise the vast majority, and the recruiters who genuinely try to add value to both client and candidate. Richard is firmly in the latter category. Richard has a rare skill, in recruitment circles anyway, to be able to give honest, objective advice and his passion for his role is infectious. Richard is always a pleasure to work with.

Richard has a unique passion and enthusiasm that drives his exemplary work ethic. He has a superior knowledge of the current employment market, and a brilliant ability to showcase his clients skills and strengths in the best possible light. Richard is a standout recruiter in the industry, he is understanding and insightful and will go that extra mile for his clients.

Through Richard’s passion and genuine care for people, he is able get a deep understanding of the people he interacts with. It is with this depth, combined with his professionalism, that Richard creates value both for short term needs and long term partnerships. I would highly recommend Richard from a client and candidate perspective.

Richard is a charismatic individual with a clear vision and drive for excellence. He demonstrates a natural ability to listen to what his clients and candidates need and aims to meet and often exceed expectations. Sincere, genuine and humble, he is a pleasure to deal with. In doing so, he has forged solid relationships and has been extremely successful in his time in recruitment.

Changing jobs is a daunting experience; so many recruitment agents out there telling you to settle for less than you are worth. Richard is different, he is innovative and dynamic. He is all about finding you the best job and bringing the best most competent candidates to his clients. His dedication to perfection brings a fresh perspective. If you are a finance professional looking to move up in your career, Richard won’t waste your time trying to make you fit he will find you the job that fits you perfectly.