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Should I stay, or should I go? The pros and cons of a move to Fintech or Crypto as a Risk Manager
In the immediate post-Brexit years, we saw a transformation of the financial services sector in Ireland as banks, fund managers, investment companies and (to a lesser extent) insurers established or built on their Irish entities. Risk Managers were in hot demand, with many moving roles numerous times in a frenetic market. However, in the last…
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From CV to Culture Fit: Rethinking the Hiring Process in 2025
In 2025, hiring is no longer about ticking boxes on a CV. It’s about uncovering who someone is, not just what they’ve done. This shift in hiring practices reflects a wider cultural movement in the workplace: one that prioritises authenticity, alignment, and adaptability over traditional credentials. Hiring managers, once laser-focused on polished CVs and academic…
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Is Your Organisation Ready For Pay Transparency Directive?
In June 2023, the European Union officially signed the EU Pay Transparency Directive into law. The intention of the pay transparency directive is to solidify the principle of equal pay for equal work through enhanced transparency and enforcement. The regulation focuses on the pay differences between men and women. EU Member States must incorporate the…
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Rewriting the Ledger: How AI Is Transforming Accounting and Finance in Ireland
Exploring the Opportunities, Challenges, and Future of Finance in the Age of AI AI’s impact on the accountancy and financial sectors is already undeniable. Over half of organisations in Ireland (54%) are now using AI across their finance function, and over two-thirds (66%) are implementing some level of workflow automation in financial reporting, according to…
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Common Mistakes Newly Qualified Accountants Make in Job Applications (And How to Avoid Them)
After years of exams, late nights, and audit seasons, you’ve finally qualified as an accountant. But now comes a new challenge—landing your first industry role. Suddenly, you’re competing with dozens of other newly qualified accountants (NQAs), all eager to secure the best positions. For many, this is your first time applying for jobs since university,…
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Celebrating Lincoln Leaders on IWD25
This year to celebrate International Women’s Day we wanted to shine a spotlight on the incredible women who are on the leadership teams of Lincoln and our sister companies, Steering Point, Medforce and FutureCare. To gain insight into their journey to leadership, their unique management styles, and the advice they have for others, we interviewed…
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Exploring Industry Career Paths for Newly Qualified Accountants
You’ve completed your training contract, passed your exams, and are now ready to take the next step in your career. Moving into industry is an exciting transition, but with so many options available, how do you choose the right path? It can seem like the obvious thing to focus on the job titles, assuming that…
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The Big Decision: Stay in Practice or Move to Industry After Your Training Contract?
You’ve passed your exams, your CA diary is nearly complete, and the finish line for your training contract is finally in sight. But now comes the big question: what’s next? Do you stay in practice, or is it time to move into industry? The right choice depends on your career goals, ambitions, and personal preferences.…
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The Rise of Green Hiring in 2025
In 2025, Ireland’s commitment to sustainability is influencing the employment landscape, leading to a marked increase in ‘green’ hiring practices. This shift is driven by both governmental policies and corporate initiatives aimed at achieving environmental goals to achieve our UN targets. It is also driven by our own awareness of macro environmental challenges. There are…
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Sustainable Talent Management
Lincoln’s Head of HR Recruitment, Lee Doheny was recently invited to join a podcast to discuss sustainable talent practices—an area that is on many agendas given the United Nations’s focus on sustainability.
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