Howard James Recruitment

Specialist Accountancy, Finance & Banking Recruitment That Delivers Results

From transactional finance to senior banking professionals, we help businesses secure high-performing talent quickly. Our targeted approach ensures you hire the right people to protect margins, drive growth, and maintain compliance.

WHAT IS ACCOUNTANCY, FINANCE & BANKING RECRUITMENT?

Accountancy, finance and banking recruitment focuses on sourcing professionals who manage financial operations, support strategic decision-making, and ensure regulatory compliance.

This includes roles within corporate finance teams, financial institutions, and banking environments. Whether you need support with reporting, lending, risk management, or financial control, the right hire is critical to business performance and stability.

OUR APPROACH

1. Requirement Discovery
We gain a clear understanding of your business, regulatory environment, and hiring priorities.

2. Targeted Talent Mapping
We identify and approach relevant professionals across accountancy, finance, and banking sectors, including passive candidates.

3. Technical and Cultural Screening
Candidates are assessed for accuracy, compliance knowledge, and commercial awareness.

4. Efficient Interview Process
We manage scheduling and communication to keep your hiring process moving.

5. Offer and Onboarding Support
We handle negotiations and ensure a smooth transition through to start date.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS OUTSOURCING (RPO)

Our RPO solution is ideal for organisations with ongoing hiring needs across finance and banking functions.

We integrate with your business to manage recruitment at scale while maintaining quality and compliance.

Key benefits:

• Reduced pressure on internal HR and leadership teams
• Consistent and compliant hiring processes
• Improved visibility across hiring activity
• Lower long-term recruitment costs
• Flexibility to scale hiring as your business evolves

INDUSTRIES WE SUPPORT

We deliver accountancy, finance and banking recruitment across:

Banking and Financial Services

Insurance and Financial Institutions

Commercial and Corporate Businesses

Professional Services

Engineering and Manufacturing

Property and Construction

ROLES WE RECRUIT

We recruit across a wide range of roles, including:

Accounts Assistants and Finance Administrators

Credit Controllers and Payroll Specialists

Management Accountants

Financial Accountants

Banking Relationship Managers

Finance Managers and Controllers

Finance Directors and CFOs

Risk and Compliance Officers

Investment and Commercial Banking Professionals

LOCATIONS WE COVER

Our recruitment reach includes:

Cheshire and the North West

Nationwide UK coverage

Key UK cities including Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, and London

Cheshire and the North West

International and offshore recruitment capability

Why Choose Howard James Recruitment

Our goal is simple: to create successful, long-term matches between employers and candidates.

Business Woman

Access to high-quality, pre-qualified finance and banking professionals

Faster hiring through targeted search and efficient delivery

Reduced time-to-hire to keep your business moving

Lower hiring costs through streamlined recruitment processes

Scalable recruitment support that adapts to your business needs

Specialist insight across accountancy, finance, and banking markets

RESULTS & OUTCOMES

Working with us delivers tangible business benefits:

• Faster hiring across critical finance and banking roles
• Stronger long-term hires with improved retention
• Reduced risk through rigorous candidate assessment
• Greater operational efficiency within finance functions

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    Contact Howard James Recruitment

    Have a question or need recruitment support? Our team at Howard James Recruitment is here to help. Whether you are looking to hire, searching for a new role, or simply want to discuss the market, we would be delighted to hear from you.

    Regional Offices

    Manchester:  0161 641 2550 | Birmingham: 0121 296 7370 | London: 0203 771 5540

    FAQ

    Below are some of the most common questions we’re asked by employers looking to hire accountancy, finance, and banking professionals. If you need more specific advice, our team is always available to provide tailored guidance based on your requirements.

    READY TO STRENGTHEN YOUR FINANCE OR BANKING TEAM?

    Whether you need to fill a critical role quickly or build out your finance function, we’re here to help. Our specialist consultants deliver high-quality candidates, fast, so you can focus on running your business with confidence.