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Achieve Professionals June 2026 Newsletter

June at Achieve Professionals

It’s been another strong month across the business, with continued growth in our teams, new appointments, and fresh insights across the legal, finance, and family office markets.

We’re pleased to welcome Charlie Hill to the team as Principal Recruitment Consultant within our Finance & Accountancy division. Charlie brings extensive experience across banking, financial services and specialist recruitment, and will play a key role in supporting clients across a wide range of accountancy and finance appointments, from junior roles through to senior leadership.

We’re also proud to celebrate Abbie Hayes on her promotion to Assistant Management Accountant. Abbie has made a real impact across both Achieve Hospitality and Achieve Professionals, and her progression alongside her AAT Level 4 studies reflects her ongoing commitment and development.

This month’s insights highlight key global themes, including diversification and succession planning within family offices, increasing regulatory scrutiny, evolving AML reforms in the UK, and the growing importance of AI governance and ESG expertise across the legal and finance sectors.

We’ve also continued to publish thought leadership across US legal and global family office recruitment, covering the latest market trends and hiring challenges shaping 2026.

Welcome to the Team Charlie Hill- Accountancy & Financial Services Consultant

We are delighted to welcome Charlie Hill to the Achieve Professionals team this week. Charlie joins us as Principal Recruitment Consultant for Accountancy & Financial Services.

Charlie joins us with an impressive background spanning financial services, banking and specialist recruitment. Prior to moving into recruitment, Charlie built a successful career within the banking sector, including leading teams as a Bank Manager.

Over the past several years, Charlie has specialised in Accountancy & Financial Services recruitment, partnering with financial institutions and professional services organisations to attract, recruit and retain high-performing talent. Most recently, he worked within a financial services recruitment group, supporting clients across finance and accountancy and developing an extensive network within the sector.

At Achieve Professionals, Charlie will work within our Finance & Accountancy division, supporting accountancy practices, SMEs and large organisations with recruitment across junior, qualified, senior leadership and board-level appointments. He will work closely with our existing and growing client portfolio, delivering consultative recruitment solutions that our clients have come to expect.

You can contact Charlie here:

charlie@achieveprofessionals.com | DD: +44(0)7479644953 | London: +44(0)20 3409 4664

Congratulations to Abbie Hayes on her promotion

Congratulations to Abbie Hayes on her well-deserved promotion to Assistant Management Accountant.

Over the past year, Abbie has become an integral part of the team, consistently demonstrating dedication, attention to detail and a proactive approach to her work. Her contribution has been instrumental in supporting the continued growth of both Achieve Hospitality and Achieve Professionals, while her commitment to professional development has seen her progress towards completing her AAT Level 4 qualification, an achievement we’re incredibly proud of.

Congratulations, Abbie on this next step in your career. We look forward to seeing all that you accomplish in the years ahead

Blogs Published in June

We’ve continued to share a range of blogs across the US legal sector and global family offices, offering insight into recent market trends, hiring challenges and best practices.

Family Office, Legal, Finance & Accountancy Market Insights

1. Family Office: Global Investment Strategies Continue to Diversify- As highlighted in the UBS Global Family Office Report 2026, family offices are continuing to diversify their investment portfolios in response to geopolitical uncertainty and changing market conditions. The report found that almost 60% of family offices plan to adjust their strategic asset allocation over the next 12 months, with growing interest in private markets, AI, infrastructure and healthcare investments. The findings also suggest that preserving long-term wealth remains a greater priority than pursuing higher-risk returns. Read more.

2. Family Office: Succession Planning Remains a Global Priority- According to the UBS Global Family Office Report 2026, succession planning continues to be one of the biggest challenges facing family offices worldwide. Whilst investment operations have become increasingly sophisticated, only around one-third of family offices have formal succession plans in place for the office itself, highlighting the growing importance of governance, next-generation engagement and long-term continuity planning. Read more.

3. Family Office: Greater Regulatory Scrutiny Across Global Wealth Structures- As reported by Wealth & Society, family offices worldwide are operating under increasing regulatory scrutiny as governments strengthen transparency, beneficial ownership and anti-money laundering requirements. With more than 8,000 single-family offices now managing an estimated $3 trillion globally, compliance, governance and robust operational structures are becoming increasingly important for private wealth organisations. Read more.

4. UK Legal Market: AML Reforms Introduced for Professional Services- According to ICAEW Regulatory News, the UK Government has approved amendments to the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations aimed at improving the effectiveness of compliance whilst reducing unnecessary administrative burdens. The changes will impact law firms, accountants and other regulated businesses, making it essential for firms to review internal compliance procedures ahead of implementation. Read more.

5. US Legal Market: AI Governance Becomes a Strategic Priority- As discussed in recent ICAEW Insights covering developments across the global legal profession, US law firms are increasingly moving beyond AI experimentation towards formal governance frameworks. Firms are investing in policies covering responsible AI use, client confidentiality, cybersecurity and employee training as generative AI becomes embedded into legal operations and client service delivery. Read more.

6. UK Finance & Accountancy: Sustainability Skills Continue to Grow in Demand- According to ICAEW, demand for sustainability reporting and assurance expertise continues to rise as businesses respond to increasing investor expectations and evolving ESG reporting requirements. New guidance issued by the Institute highlights the growing role finance professionals play in helping organisations deliver reliable sustainability reporting, making ESG knowledge an increasingly valuable skill across the profession. Read more.

7. UK Finance & Accountancy: HMRC Consults on New Debt Recovery Measures- As reported by ICAEW, the UK Government has launched consultations on proposals that would allow HMRC to recover certain low-value tax debts directly through bank deductions. If introduced, the reforms could significantly impact tax administration and reinforce the importance of proactive compliance and financial planning for businesses and advisers. Read more.