Parkhouse Bell Ltd

We don't need to tell you that finding the right people for your organisation is essential to your success. Parkhouse Bell was founded by Managing Director, Helen McAnally, MBA, to apply an intelligent, transparent and professional approach to help organisations find finance, accounting and training professionals on a permanent, contract and temporary basis. Parkhouse Bell's recruitment methodology not only includes advertising in the press and online, but headhunting and extensive networking within a diverse group of organisations and individuals. Each search for the right candidate is tailored to individual needs - this means that when our clients come to us with their brief we can provide them with a shortlist of candidates who will have been thoroughly assessed in terms of their interest in the vacancy and suitability to the role and organisation.

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We don’t need to tell you that finding the right people for your organisation is essential to your success. However, with so many candidates seeking work, we can find the good ones quickly and efficiently.

With successful offices in the UK and Australia, Parkhouse Bell Recruitment has now expanded to the United Arab Emirates. Our boutique service continues to address the commercial interests of clients, the personal goals of candidates, whilst at all times embracing the cultural diversity of working and living in the UAE region.

The UAE is currently experiencing double digit economic growth as well as significant progress in social improvements. It currently boasts massive oil reserves that provide a stable platform for long-term growth, and less exposure to the turbulent world markets. A seven hour flight from London, Abu Dhabi has becoming a leading hub to connect to the rest of the world and is geared towards becoming a leading tourism and business hot spot. In what is a truly multi-cultural environment, a short-term career move to the region has become a favourable option for skilled professionals across a range of sectors with particular focus on construction, education, and the financial services sectors.

General comments that raters have made about Parkhouse Bell Ltd:

1. Comment left on 08/03/2010 17:52

Fantastic and approachable advisers, especially Justine Watkins who is very supporting and knowledgeable within the posts she puts me forward to, friendly and helpful.

2. Comment left on 08/03/2010 16:43

Excellent service which was really beneficial to me, many thanks

3. Comment left on 03/03/2010 17:10

The two people I was in contact with made the whole process of interviewing more comfortable and I felt very supported. I cannot thank them more for all the work that they put in to help me secure the role.

4. Comment left on 20/01/2010 09:37

The experience I had with Parkhouse Bell was outstanding. Their professionalism was second-to-none and I would recommend them in a heart beat. From initial introduction to securing a new role was just over a fortnight and I can not praise them enough for their efficiency. Their ability to 'match' candidate with client is exceptional.

5. Comment left on 07/01/2010 15:53

Superb service

6. Comment left on 26/11/2009 15:01

I recently secured a position through this agency. I found this agency to be excellent in terms of communication and keeping you updated. The speed at which I secured the position was outstanding. I was contacted on a Thursday and By Monday had an interview. I found the staff polite and courteous, friendly and approachable, Particularly Samantha Jones and a chap called Shane whose surname I forget (apologies to Shane). What I find useful is they wish to stay in touch and track my progress Not many agencies show interest afterwards. The only criticism I have is that occasionally the background was a bit noisy so had to ask them to repeat questions a few times. So I would recommend Parkhouse Bell to others.

7. Comment left on 04/11/2009 16:22

I was amazed by the level of service I received from Alice at Parkhouse Bell. I can honestly say the quality of service given from start to finish was excellent. She ensured I was fully prepared for the interview and gave excellent feedback and support afterwards. I got the job and Alice made sure she answered any questions I had about my new role. We are still in touch as she is making sure my first week goes well and is offering her support and assistance. I have recommended Alice to many of my friends and colleagues.

8. Comment left on 27/10/2009 13:56

Friendly staff with good communication.

9. Comment left on 16/10/2009 10:58

My experience with Parkhouse Bell has been amazing and I would definitely recommend it to candidates to use them. They made me feel very comfortable, they were to the point and genuinely interested in placing me into a position that I was most keen on and that matched exactly the needs of the client as well. Specially, I am thankful to JUSTINE WATKINS....She has been amazing during the whole process. And also I would like to say, "when JUSTINE WATKINS gets involved, you will be a winner!" Thanks. (ASIM)

10. Comment left on 30/09/2009 11:27

An outstanding organisation that works so hard to match candidate to employer, ensuring full preparation for interview is achieved. They put extra time and effort in to give people the best possible chance of success. Their excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail are demonstrated at all times, even when working under a lot of pressure.

11. Comment left on 27/09/2009 17:34

I was offered a position based on the help i received from Justine, account manager. Excellent support many thanks. Steve

12. Comment left on 07/09/2009 23:23

Alice and the team were very helpful and professional. I really appreciated all their input.

13. Comment left on 29/08/2009 11:57

I have only spoken to one of the recruiters agents, Justine Watkins, who is an Accounts Manager. Cant rate her highly enough and if all the staff are that motivated and upbeat it must be a brilliant place to work.

14. Comment left on 11/06/2009 16:38

Daniel understands the importance of placing the correct client within the correct opportunity. He has an excellent grasp of skill transfer and is the first recruiter in many many years that has actually stepped in 'to bat' for me. Really top notch.

15. Comment left on 15/05/2009 18:43

I placed my CV on line, Justine called me and she was great , she advised of current positions that she was working on , and advised that she had a specific role in mind for me. Justine sent me all the information on the role , and kept in touch with me through out the process, from 1st interview right through to offer. Justine is very professional and gets to know her candidates very well and gets the match , the interview preparation was excellent and the service I received from Justine was brilliant, Thanks very much Justine for all your help and hard work in securing my new post. Gareth

16. Comment left on 27/04/2009 10:38

My initial contact was with Zainub and then Justine I was kept informed at all times of the progress of my application, I was offered advice and reassurance it was just like talking to old friends really. Justine gave me a call just prior to my interview and then afterwards to see how I had got on, I was given feedback on a regular basis and finally the good news that I had been offered the position, I cannot reccomend this company highly enough. Thanks again Justine & Zainub xxxx

17. Comment left on 15/04/2009 19:23

Parkhousebell is definitely on my must recommend list. I could not have asked for more from an agency. Friendly, helpful and they found me a great job!

18. Comment left on 30/03/2009 12:52

Parkhouse Bell are an exceptional company, very professional and courteous. They always respond to your calls and emails as soon as they can (Usually within an hour). They found me endless contacts and contracts, allowing me to select carefully whom I wanted to work for. I didn't feel anything was a rush - they matched me very well with clients. They company I went to temp for took me on to delivery training to clients, so it all worked out extremely well. THANK YOU PARKHOUSE BELL. Lee Nolan.

19. Comment left on 15/03/2009 15:16

An excellent recruitment agency. Exceptionally professional and very friendly. They were very efficient, knowledgeable and obviously have extensive connections with a lot of businesses. I would highly recommend them and was extremely impressed with their service. My consultants were Gavin and Kevin, they made me feel assured that I was in good hands and they really know how to get good results. They were also very supportive and encouraging.

Comment left by on 30.03.2009 11:26

Parkhouse Bell are an excellent agency, unlike a lot of the others on the market. They got me temp work with CDG/A4E which was great. I am now delivering training for CDG which is great. I highly recommend Parkhouse Bell all of the staff are extremely helpful and quick to return calls and emails. Well Done Parkhouse Bell keep up the great work

20. Comment left on 12/03/2009 04:53

No complaints, very professional, contacted me when they said they would etc and gave regular updates. Special mention for Justine Watkins who guided me through the process to employment.

21. Comment left on 11/03/2009 08:57

I found the whole experience of engaging with Parkhouse Bell an excellent experience. Their support has been second to none, not only at recruitment stage, but through to interviews with employers and support following employment with my new employer. They fully understood the job role for which they were appointing and briefed me fully on what was required. I would have no hesitation on recommending Parkhouse Bell to others. I would particularly like to pass on my thanks to Samantha for her outstanding commitment and work.

22. Comment left on 06/03/2009 13:55

Very helpful, prompt and professional

23. Comment left on 17/02/2009 15:10

After spending the last 4 years in the welfare to work industry in Australia I was keen to work with a Recruitment Company that was able to transfer my skills to the recuirements here in the UK. I needed them to understand the advantages of hiring someone who had worked in the system in which the new welfare reform changes were partly modeled on so they could advise the potential employer. I was referred to Parkhouse Bell because of this by a fellow manager in Australia and they responed to me straight away even though it was months until I returned to the UK. They put my mind at ease in regards to finding employment upon my return home. The interview was booked while I was still in Sydney so it was one less weight on my mind. After meeting with them I was sure they would be able to help me get the role I wanted and understood my skills. They were friendly and professional and in the busy weeks following the return to UK they did all the work in regards to seeking the right position for me. They listened to my needs and always kept in touch. I am very pleased with the role they have matched me to and I be sure to recommend them and use them if I have any recruitment needs.

24. Comment left on 15/02/2009 18:48

Customer service was excellent. All the staff I had dealings with were very helpful and friendly and treated me as an individual. I'm very impressed with Parkhouse Bell and would definitely recommend them to other people.

25. Comment left on 31/01/2009 13:22

This company were very informative and supportive of my requirements. They were easy to contact and always returned my calls promptly. I felt the service was very personal and consistent and would recommend them to anyone in the future.

26. Comment left on 14/01/2009 11:25

Kevin and Gemma were both extremely helpful on all the occasions I needed to speak to them. Gemma was very friendly and nothing seemed to be too much trouble for her. Kevin was a very nice man! He was helpful and also had a great sense of humour and God knows that helps when job hunting. He was also genuine which is so important for the candidate to feel a sincere approach. I would definitely recommend them to anyone I had to in the future.

27. Comment left on 19/12/2008 11:33

Justine has been agreat help in finding me a position, the whole process has been eased by her friendly helpful manner and communications

28. Comment left on 17/12/2008 19:28

Having never used a Recruitment company before I was cautious and unsure what to expect. Parkhouse Bell however were fantastic, at keeping me informed and finding me the ideal vacancy.

29. Comment left on 26/11/2008 17:37

Whilst I only applied for one position originally, and did not secure that position I did secure a position within the same company. I have recommended Parkhouse to the company I am leaving

30. Comment left on 19/11/2008 16:30

The service I received from Parkhouse Bell was far more supportive and personal than that of other recruiters. I had contact with a number of staff regarding various positions, including the Managing Director, and felt that I was valued as a candidate. I was pleased to accept a position through Parkhouse Bell, as I felt they had represented me well and had worked hard to place me in a suitable position.

31. Comment left on 01/09/2008 18:08

Having worked in recruitment briefly myself I found Parkhouse Bell a breath of fresh air and restored my faith in the recruitment business. Any candidates who are sick and tired of the normal poor service in this industry should look no further . Parkhouse are professional, honest, reliable and the overall service levels where exceptional. I have already recommended them to my friends and colleagues. Helen, Ceri, Gavin, Riona and Penny were all excellent.

32. Comment left on 07/07/2008 14:04

Gavin was excellent and it felt like a personal service. Other recruiters i've used i felt like they were helping me so they get the commission not because they want me to get a job.

33. Comment left on 21/06/2008 19:25

I received a outstanding service from Parkhouse Bell. I was kept up to date with the process of my application and I was given great advice regarding my interview and my CV. This was my first interview and I got the job! I would recommend Parkhouse bell to my friends.

34. Comment left on 29/05/2008 17:47

Great service !! They knew exactly what I was looking for and find it for me ! So a great big thankyou to the guys at Parkhouse Bell.

35. Comment left on 09/05/2008 07:57

Parkhouse Bell and their staff are very professional,helpful and exceptionally good at what they do. When I signed up I was quite down after a negative work experience and I found the staff to be very positive and upbeat with the ability to understand my skill set and match me to the right job. I would recommend this company as they have been streets ahead of other Recruitment Agencies in my experience. I am back at work now and would like to express my sincere thanks to the two recruiters at Parkhouse who were so helpful. THANKYOU.

36. Comment left on 16/04/2008 21:51

Parkhouse Bell are a professional company from start to finish. They really know how to look after their candidates and every point of contact was true quality.

37. Comment left on 10/04/2008 21:08

parkhouse is very friendly and efficient.The best recruiter i have been with.They totaly understood what i was looking for and their advice was very helpful.

38. Comment left on 07/04/2008 15:58

I would like to thank Sally Falkinder Recruitment Consultant Parkhouse Bell Ltd 1 Bell Yard, London, WC2A 2JP This lady was very prompt in answering my questions and kept me up to date on the progress of my application I would certainly recommend this office to any one looking for work. thank you Sally for all your hard work.

39. Comment left on 01/04/2008 20:29

I do wish this recruiter, recruited for my type of work as he was the most organised, reliable recruiter I have come across.

40. Comment left on 05/03/2008 11:57

I personally vowed never to use employment agencies as experiences had shown me that most recruitment consultants were more interested in achieving their target to achieve their bonuses than offering a tailor made service and treating you as an individual with specific needs.....................However PARKHOUSE BELL (Helen & Sally) astounded me with their professionalism understanding of the sector I wished to be employed in, they did not bombard me with vacancies that had no relevance to what we discussed but to my exact requirements. Informing me every step of the way via telephone calls, e- mail constantly catering for my needs..................Because PARKHOUSE BELL understands their clients need, the labour market & they employ staffs who appreciate their ethos.................................. Because of those factors I am now looking forward to starting my new job next week!!!!!!! SO THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH PARKHOUSE BELL ESPECIALLY SALLY & HELEN.........from Laura I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS TO MY FRIENDS & ANYONE I KNOW IS SEEKING EMPLOYMENT!!!!

41. Comment left on 01/03/2008 11:35

An excellent personal service from Parkhouse Bell.

42. Comment left on 05/02/2008 18:58

Helen and Sally were so helpful and totally upfront about the opportunities they might be able to offer me and what I would be suitable for. I was treated as an individual, not an experience I'd had with any other of the recruitment agencies I'd registered with! Make them the first port of call in your job search - you won't be disappointed!

43. Comment left on 02/02/2008 16:12

Overall an excellent company who treat you as an individual. Nothing is to much trouble and full feedback received after interviews. Guidance given on areas such as interviewing and presentation techniques and the guidance given on CV presentation and content was excellent. I would, and have highly recommended this company for their professional approach and sensitivity to individuals and their needs.

44. Comment left on 02/02/2008 16:09

I felt important and was very happy with the way my queries were dealt with, staff always happy and cheerful.Highly reccommend Parkhouse Bell

45. Comment left on 02/02/2008 16:08

Ceri was most helpful and kept me posted at all times. Any issues I had she dealt with immediately. The service I received was excellent.

46. Comment left on 22/01/2008 19:02

Excellent company, i'll most definately use them again if i need to!

47. Comment left on 22/10/2007 09:56

I have a very positive and rewarding experience with Parkhouse Bell. Helen and her team are very friendly, approachable and professional in their approach. Thank you to you all and Good Luck for the future.

48. Comment left on 03/10/2007 18:51

This is the text of my thank you note; Dear Samantha, Just a quick heads up to say thank you very much for all your help and assistance in linking me up with xxxCo, I am enjoying the role immediately and intensively, the role being something that I have a particular affinity with and do enjoy doing. Wishing you all the best. I and my family recognise and appreciate your complete professionalism and understanding of my requirements and that of the end employer Well done.

49. Comment left on 15/08/2007 12:40

Helen, Bonnie and the team at PB were excellent, efficient with the 'human touch'. They did what they said they were going to do and when they said they would do it - a very refreshing change! I was kept informed of progress and was treated as a person and not a commodity. I would not hesitate to recommend PB to both candidates and employers.

50. Comment left on 02/08/2007 22:28

I had an excellent experience with Samantha. She is extremely approachable, understanding and professional. My interactions with other employees of Parkhouse Bell were just as positive and every time I called, I was helped to the best of my expectations. I would recommend Parkhouse Bell to anyone who is tired of being 'just commission'.

51. Comment left on 02/07/2007 20:47

Helen was fabulous. An extremely good experience throughout, and a very quick process from initial contact through to being offered the role.

Comment left by on 18.07.2008 18:25

51 - Sally Falkinder and Gavin Walker were two of the most supportive and motivating people I have had the pleasure of being involved with - they helped me with the entire job process- thank you to you and the team!! Tina :)

52. Comment left on 02/07/2007 20:47

Very pleased with everything

53. Comment left on 02/07/2007 20:47

Helen McAnally is one of the most professional and helpful people I have dealt with during my dealings with agencies. I would always recommend Parkhouse Bell to anyone. I wish Helen and her staff all the best for the future. Thanks

54. Comment left on 02/07/2007 20:47

I am grateful for the assistance and confidence that being involved with this company provided for me. I would not hesitate in recommending this company to any organisation seeking to enhance their recruitment process and ensure that they obtain the best applicants that are available within the market place.

55. Comment left on 02/07/2007 20:47

Parkhouse Bell were excellent