Why Recruiters Shouldn’t DIY IT & Finance: with MAYACHI & Avensys Tech | LIVE at TEAM Conference 2025

This week on RecTalk, we’re live from the buzzing TEAM Conference 2025, and Nitin Sharma is joined by two recruitment operations pros: Stewart Roberts of MAYACHI and Kan Mallawathantri of Avensys Tech.Together, they unpack a recurring pitfall in the recruitment industry: recruiters doing everything except what they’re best at—recruiting. From clunky DIY IT setups and sketchy cybersecurity blind spots to financial chaos caused by poor bookkeeping, Stewart and Kan explain why outsourcing is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity.Expect hard-earned truths, cautionary tales, and practical guidance on when and why you should delegate your IT, finance, and back-office operations. Stewart shares how one client saved £55K by replacing internal inefficiencies with vetted outsourced solutions, while Kan discusses how Avensys Tech empowers recruiters by simplifying their tech stack and maximizing ROI from tools like Microsoft 365.They also reveal the most common objections they hear (“We’re too small,” “We already have a supplier”), and why neither should stop agencies from exploring smarter ways to scale. Whether you're a solo recruiter or scaling to 250 heads, this episode delivers the straight talk you need.Who this episode is for:Independent recruiters wearing too many hatsAgency owners struggling with IT, finance, or complianceOperations leads looking to streamline tech or reduce costsAnyone curious about outsourcing without losing control🔗 Connect with Stewart and KanStewart Roberts: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stewartroberts78/MAYACHI: https://mayachi.co.uk/Kan Mallawathantri: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kan-avensystech/Avensys Tech: https://www.avensystech.com/🔗 Connect with Nitin SharmaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nitin-rectools/Rectools.io: https://www.rectools.io/#recruitment #outsourcing #itservices #financeforrecruiters #recruitmenttech #microsoft365 #recruitmentagency #TEAMConference #rectools #rectalk #recruitmentgrowth #cybersecurity #bookkeeping #recruitmentops