Refreshing - Financial Recruitment Reviews 57

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Charlie is great at placing the right people in the right roles. He takes time to understand what the business needs and places accordingly. A great judge of character and lovely all round person!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great advice on the current job market and LinkedIn profile. I appreciated Charlie's listening skills. I felt that we could have talked around longer term aims. But we did fit a lot into our 15 min... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've known Charlie & Joe for about 10 years and have attended several of their networking events. These are always very interesting, stimulating and REFRESHING. When I next recruit, it is most lik... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Refreshing are a brilliant recruitment agency, great communication, really understand what you're looking for in your career and support your decisions. I've been placed twice by Charlie and Joe, and... See more

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Since 2013, Refreshing has been attracting the best Senior Finance Professionals in London by hosting over 50 candidate events a year. The firm supports people in their careers, working every day to help them develop - whether they are active or passive in the job market. As a result, Refreshing gives its clients unique access to senior finance professionals across the whole of London, not just those who are openly looking. Good recruitment is about deep subject knowledge, a clear understanding of company culture, and wide access to a vibrant pool of the best talent available. Refreshing is Senior Financial Recruitment.


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4.8

Excellent

TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience

Charlie is great at placing the right people in the right roles. He takes time to understand what the business needs and places accordingly. A great judge of character and lovely all round person!

24 April 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Refreshing review

I first met Joe in 2022 after he placed me in great 12month FTC role, the process was incredibly smooth and the strong relationship he had built with the business was evident. Since this time, I have remained in contact with refreshing, attending a few networking events (which are refreshingly relaxed!) and the incredibly helpful "how recruiters use linkedin" course. I would highly recommend refreshing recruitment, both Charlie and Joe are incredibly helpful, responsive and take the time to offer very useful advice.

25 June 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A recruitment company that truly cares about your career

Both Charlie and Joe take the time to really understand you and what YOU want to do. They have been really important in helping me work out what a next career step could like look by challenging my thinking and approach.

Their networking events are not only helpful in extending your personal network but great events where you can learn a lot from similar professionals across industries.

A highly recommended recruitment firm

25 June 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Refreshing, does what it says on the tin!

I've known Charlie & Joe for about 10 years and have attended several of their networking events. These are always very interesting, stimulating and REFRESHING.

When I next recruit, it is most likely that I shall sue Jones Bros., aka Refreshing.

25 June 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Personal touch

Joe and Charlie are running the business with a personable touch, they focus on connection, building & enhancing the relationships. They have been extremely helpful to me with on the career advice in the past and I look forward to seeing what they are going to create for their clients in the years ahead.

26 June 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience

I have worked on both sides of the hiring equation with Charlie and Joe; hiring candidates and trying to get hired. They are great to work with!

30 April 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

LinkedIn Presentation

I joined the LinkedIn presentation with Joe. It was very insightful with practical tips from the very start. Very engaging and interesting to see how recruiters use the tool.

15 May 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

How Recruiters use LinkedIn workshop

I took part at the How Recruiters use LinkedIn workshop with Joe. It was really interesting to get a view from "ther side of the table". From pactical standpoint really uesful advises were provided - both generic and individual ones, as a part of Q&A session. And it all was done it a strict to the point manner really saving your time. Definitely worth to take part at!

15 May 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

LinkedIn advice

I attended the How Recruiters use LinkedIn workshop with Joe. It was a really helpful session, presented with great energy and knowledge, and a really generous service to offer. Many thanks, and I hope to work with you in future.

15 May 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great training

Great training! I attended the How recruiters use LinkedIn training and it was really insightful and full of tips that may seem obvious but you need to be told about.

15 May 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great recruitment agency to work with

I have recently attended seminar led by Joe, this was about updating LinkedIn profiles and understanding how can LinkedIn help during job search. It was exceptionally useful, almost entertaining with all practical tips etc.

Then I met Charlie recently and attended two of events that they organised and both were exceptional from venues choice point of view to participants.

Highly recommended!

24 April 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Charlie + Joe = the right knowledge and experience

Charlie and Joe really know the markets and really know their clients needs.
They're also very useful contacts for LinkedIn guideance.
I've known them for a number of years now, long enough to remember Charlie having big hair, sadly like me it's no longer the case. Therefore I can't reconcile my experiences with the negative review at all and would suggest you speak with them to make your own mind up.

23 April 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great agency!

A great agency. Would not hesitate to recommend to my network.

Joe and Charlie really know their stuff and are a pleasure to deal with!

19 April 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly Recommend! Swift responses and invaluable feedback!

I wholeheartedly recommend Refreshing to anyone seeking a reliable and knowledgeable recruiter. Charlie was always prompt in responding to my inquiries, gave detailed feedback, and provided valuable insights at every step. I am incredibly grateful for his guidance and am confident that Refreshing will continue to positively impact the lives and careers of many.

30 June 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Advice - genuine, helpful & thoughtful

Charlie found time to meet with me online during my search. He gave constructive & balanced feedback.
He comes across as genuine, helpful and thoughtful.
Recruitment is not easy, no matter what side of the fence or role. So all insight is welcomed.
It is "Refreshing" to get help & support from recruiters !

22 March 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Trustworthy and honest.

I have had multiple interactions with Joe and Charlie over the years and they always provide sound advice. Easy to trust and supportive and willing to offer time for open discussions whether this is part of their networking events or personal sessions

22 March 2023
Unprompted review

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