Jamie Risdale

Jamie began his recruitment career in Bristol in 2006 and rose through the ranks to Director level, with roles that took him from London to Sydney and back again. As a consistent top performer for both FTSE 100 companies and leading privately owned agencies, he’s developed a deep understanding of what both clients and candidates need to succeed.

Jamie now runs a specialist bespoke Recruitment Consultancy, Foresight Search Limited, which operates within the Construction sector, working closely with some of the top employers in the South West & Wales for main contractors and developers.

The Challenge:

Running a specialist recruitment consultancy means Jamie’s focus is on building relationships, sourcing the right candidates, and meeting the exact needs of clients in the construction sector. But behind the scenes, managing the business’s finances, particularly bookkeeping and expense tracking, was taking up valuable time and energy.

Jamie needed a solution that was quick, straightforward, and reliable. Manual bookkeeping or overly complex accounting processes risked pulling him away from what he does best. He needed to avoid the frustration of spending hours reconciling bank transactions or worrying about missed expenses that could impact his financial visibility.

Choosing Crunch:

Jamie says, “From day one, Crunch has been our total solution for running accounts as a startup.” He explains, “The software is brilliant — it has every piece of data we need, and it’s easy to use. I spend 20 minutes once a month on managing expenses and bookkeeping.” 

With automation pulling bank statements and matching regular expenses, Crunch flags any issues, keeping Jamie feeling secure in his finances. He says, “It's clever, so you can't go wrong without it flagging something, which is the peace of mind I need.”

The Crunch Difference:

Jamie values not just the technology Crunch provides, but the human support behind it. Whether it’s a quick query or a more complex issue, the expertise of Crunch’s knowledgeable accountants ensures Jamie never feels stuck or left in the dark.

He especially appreciates how the Crunch team goes beyond basic bookkeeping, offering insightful advice on more technical finance or tax-related matters. “If you ever have a question, there is always someone available and they always have the answers between the Client Service Managers and the accountants, even going the extra mile on more technical finance or tax related questions.”

For Jamie, Crunch isn’t just an accounting tool. It’s a trusted partner that’s there whenever he needs them, making the financial side of running a business less stressful and more manageable.

Jamie’s recommendations:

Jamie says the biggest time saver for him is the bank reconciliation and expense matching through regular supplier accounts. It keeps his bookkeeping light-touch and efficient, allowing him to focus on keeping Foresight Search on track.