​Emma Jayne specialises in recruiting top-tier Accountancy Professionals for accountancy firms across Northern Ireland. From leading national firms to boutique practices, she works with organisations of all sizes to secure the best talent for their teams—individuals who are not only qualified but also bring a strategic edge to enhance firm growth and client success.

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​Recent Success Story:

Emma Jayne was working with a Corporate Tax Assistant Manager seeking progression into management, broader client exposure, improved hybrid flexibility and a stronger salary package. Drawing on established relationships, Emma Jayne introduced a Big 4 Corporate Tax opportunity that aligned closely with the candidate’s experience and ambitions. The role required an ACA/CTA qualified professional to manage a varied portfolio and support junior team members. After a smooth process supported throughout by Emma Jayne, the candidate accepted the offer within around two weeks, stepping into a clear progression path while the client strengthened their team with an experienced tax professional.

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⭐ Candidate reviews ⭐

"I had a great experience working with EJ throughout my application process. She is so approachable, responsive and kept me well-informed throughout. Her guidance and support made the process so smooth. I will be highly recommending EJ to others going forward!"

"Again absolutely fantastic. Very supportive and encouraging, makes you feel like you can take on the world. Emma Jane was superb through the whole process and I am very grateful for her support and help and for new adventures awaiting! VANRATH is absolutely fantastic 😊 I wasn't really looking for work but EJ thought about me while dealing with employer and it happened that I got the job and I am again very happy. It felt nice that someone is appreciating and remembering about you. She is definitely one of the best people in the market! Never dealt with someone who knows what you need way before you realise."

"Fabulous service. EJ was excellent, she really listened to my needs and helped me fully consider all options available to me. She didn't waste my time with unsuitable roles and intuitively knew what I needed. Can't recommend highly enough."

"Highly recommend. Emma Jayne went above and beyond- she could not have done more for me! Fantastic support and encouragement through every step in the process from application to interview. I felt that so much effort was put into matching the candidate to a job that was right for them."

"VANRATH and EJ in particular were absolutely fantastic to work with. Extremely professional, informative and friendly. Thanks to EJ I was able to find a job that really suited my needs. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend to anyone that they should lift the phone to EJ if they are interested in a new job."

"I had a wonderful experience with VANRATH. Everything from the moment I called to inquire about a role I seen advertised, the preparation for the interview and the preparation before joining the new role have exceeded my expectations. Emma Jayne in particular was fantastic and I cannot thank her enough for all the support."

"Emma Jayne was a real sweetheart. She is excellent at her job, constantly keeping me in the loop and genuinely wanting to help me. Need a new job, Emma Jayne is your girl!"

"Emma Jayne has been an absolute pleasure to work with in securing my new role. She has been nothing short of professional, friendly and it is clear to see that she has the candidates wants/needs at the core of finding the most suitable role and the encouragement given through every step of the process was nothing short of incredible. I am now in a role that is well suited and couldn’t be happier, all thanks to Emma Jayne. I would highly recommend, EJ really does go above and beyond for candidates!"

"I would highly recommend Emma Jayne to anyone looking for their next career move in the accounting profession. Emma Jayne was fantastic throughout the recruitment process with great knowledge of the current marketplace for talent and also of the culture of various recruiters, which was an important factor for me. She played a key role in helping me secure my current position. From our initial conversation, she took the time to understand my experience, what I was looking for in my next role, and what would be the right fit for me. She was professional, approachable and extremely helpful throughout, keeping me informed at every stage and providing valuable advice and support. What really stood out was Emma Jayne’s genuine interest in finding the right opportunity rather than simply filling a vacancy. The position she introduced me to has turned out to be a great fit, and I’m very pleased with the move. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Emma Jayne and VANRATH to anyone considering a career move or looking to recruit the right person for their organisation. A highly professional and personable recruiter who delivers results."

"I couldn’t recommend VANRATH highly enough, and especially EJ, who was absolutely fantastic throughout my job search. EJ took the time to really understand what I was looking for, my experience and where I wanted my career to go. She matched me with a wonderful new role that is a fantastic fit for me, and I genuinely couldn’t be happier with the outcome. The whole process was professional, supportive and completely personalised. EJ was incredibly approachable, kept me informed every step of the way and made what can often be a stressful process feel easy. I’m so grateful for her help in getting me into such a great new opportunity and would highly recommend EJ and VANRATH to anyone looking for their next career move."