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Accounting & Finance Recruitment
As one of the leading accounting and finance recruitment agencies in the UK, we connect businesses with exceptional talent that deliver expertise and strategic value.
Tailored hiring in finance: We see the person behind the numbers
We understand the importance of building high-performing teams that drive business success. As one of the UK's most trusted finance & accountancy staffing agencies, we specialise in connecting businesses with top-tier accounting and finance talent.
Our expert recruiters provide tailored solutions for permanent, contract, and fixed-term accounting and finance jobs. From start-ups to FMCG giants, investment banking, insurance, audit to advisory, we hire talent for the most dynamic, and the most prestigious organisations in the UK.
Trusted by over 11,000+ organisations
The roles we specialise in
Secure top talent for your next hire
Let us connect you with the talent that can take your business forward.Meet your expert accounting & finance recruiters
Dom Horne
Accounting & Finance, London
Dom has over 10 years of experience in qualified finance recruitment, specialising in commerce & industry accounting and finance recruitment with a strong focus on the technology/fintech sector.
Adam Dickinson
Accounting & Finance, Manchester
Adam has over 15 years of specialist recruitment experience, with an extensive network of accounting and finance professionals across the North West. Based in Robert Walters' Manchester office, Adam's team covers assignments relating to qualified, part-qualified and transactional finance roles across the North West.
Habiba Khatoon
Accounting & Finance, Midlands
With over 15 years of experience in specialist recruitment services, Habiba has gained an extensive network of Accounting & Finance professionals across the Midlands market. Habiba now oversees the Birmingham office.
Richard Johnson
Accounting & Finance, London
Richard joined Robert Walters Insurance in 2013 after 6+ years with a specialist London recruiter, establishing an Insurance desk in Finance, Audit, and Risk. He later pivoted to Banking, focusing on Finance, Treasury, and Regulation. Over the past five years, he has successfully placed chartered accountants in these areas, building a strong London market network.
Ben Thrower
Tax & Treasury, London
Ben has over 15 years’ experience recruiting tax professionals. He has a track record of recruiting Group Tax Directors, Tax Partners Indirect Tax Directors, International Tax Directors and all levels below.
Howard Green
Executive-level Finance Recruitment, London & South
Howard specialises in CFO executive search and senior finance recruitment across London and the South, focusing on roles such as CFOs, Group Finance Directors, and Financial Controllers. With 20+ years’ experience, he is an expert in board-level CFO recruitment for public and private equity-backed companies.
Accounting & finance case studies
Robert Walters helped J Murphy & Sons fill 48 finance roles in just 8 weeks, overcoming tight deadlines and location challenges with innovative recruitment strategies.
Our expert recruiters helped Light & Wonder hire over 30 finance professionals, enabling the successful migration of their shared services centre to Manchester.
Robert Walters partnered with Land Securities, the UK’s largest commercial property company, to recruit a Head of Finance and expand their finance team with top-quality professionals.
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Read what our clients' and candidates have to say.
From Joburg to London: becoming a Financial Accountant
"I truly felt like the team were interested in me as a person and what I wanted rather than just wanting to place me in a random role that didn’t suit. They have not only helped me make the move from practice to industry but have aided me in establishing a well-connected network of people along the way – all within my dream city no less!"
Making the step into industry
"Robert Walters really understood the type of job I was looking for and what was required for me to make a good first step into industry. There was a personal touch that made all the difference. By understanding what I was looking for as a first move into industry, Robert Walters helped find a role that would enable me to grow and develop in the future."
Supporting with a smooth job transition
"Honestly Kris S [from Robert Walters] has been great throughout the whole process of my transition. From our initial call filled with knowledge of the market, to fighting my corner right at the end in negotiation. Glad my CV found his desk."
Jimi O.
Commercial Finance Analyst
Candidate
From Dubai to Manchester
"My wife and I were looking to relocate back to the UK after 5 years in Dubai. Robert Walters acted fast and considerately to plan interviews face to face on my visits back to the UK." "Since my initial contact with Robert Walters back in 2018, we have gone on to form a great relationship." "I use Robert Walters exclusively for recruiting into my team, and they have sourced great talent to support the business."
Large-scale migration project for over 1,500 roles across a variety of sectors
Robert Walters operate in a highly competitive environment, and consistently delivered in terms of the calibre of candidates they submitted and their results in terms of conversion of interview/offer. Their hard work and effort was greatly appreciated during the migration of a number of technically challenging roles to Birmingham.
Senior-level hires needed for the largest commercial property company in the UK
We were very pleased with the recruitment service provided by Robert Walters in our searches for both temporary and permanent staff. The team ensured there was a good number of candidates shortlisted and presented to us; this was key to ensuring we hired good quality professionals who were both technically strong and a good cultural fit. I would look to use them again when recruiting.
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FAQs
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How does your agency source candidates for accounting and finance positions?
Our recruiters utilise a proven recruitment strategy to find suitable candidates. This strategy includes searching our extensive database, advertising on job boards, receiving candidate referrals, attending networking events, and more.
Across the UK, we have accounting & finance recruitment agencies in London, Birmingham, Milton Keynes, Manchester and Liverpool - and an International Candidate Management team to tap into our global talent pools.
Our targeted approach is powered by insights from our in-house market intelligence team. For harder-to-fill roles, we offer talent mapping and premium advertising solutions.
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What is your process for vetting and screening potential candidates?
Our evaluation process is designed to perfectly match accounting and finance candidates with their ideal roles. It begins with a preliminary screening call by our finance recruiters, followed by an in-depth interview to understand their past experiences, motivations, and career aspirations.
To prevent any unconscious bias, we anonymise resumes, placing emphasis on abilities over personal history. We utilise various testing platforms that allow us to customise our screening process, which may involve aptitude, behavioural, and technical assessments.
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What distinguishes your recruitment agency in its service to the accounting and finance industry?
With extensive experience in accountancy and finance recruitment, our agency stands out due to our specialised recruiters who are experts in their discipline and local market.
We stay ahead with access to in-house market intel and innovative recruitment technology. Unlike other accounting recruitment agencies and accountancy recruitment agencies, our teams share the rewards of every assignment, giving you full access to our global candidate network.
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Can you provide advice on market trends and salary benchmarks?
Yes, being in the accounting recruitment agency business means we have comprehensive data and insights on market trends and salary benchmarks, allowing you to make informed decisions.
Request a copy of our free Salary Survey guide specific to the accounting and finance sectors, and receive insights tailored to tax recruitment agencies. For bespoke insights, our in-house market intelligence team provides a salary benchmarking service, supporting your attraction and retention strategy by giving you unbiased data, tailored to the needs of your business.
Salary Survey 2026
If you're growing your team or simply need to retain the talent you have, the Salary Survey guides you with the insights you need to have the right team in place to keep your business moving.