For Employers
We test the brief against the market, then assess candidates against the role, environment and result the appointment must deliver.
Finance Recruitment
Finance recruitment starts with understanding the numbers behind the role.
A finance appointment affects reporting, control and the quality of business decisions. We clarify the technical work, level of responsibility and systems involved before assessing whether a candidate can deliver what the role requires.
Sector overview
Finance titles only tell part of the story.
Two Finance Manager roles can differ completely in team size, reporting line, month-end responsibility and commercial exposure. A useful brief explains the outputs, deadlines and decisions the person will own.
Employers and candidates
Clear expectations improve both sides of the process.
The search works better when the employer and candidate both understand the work, the practical requirements and the reason for the move.
Tell Us About Your Vacancy
For Candidates
We discuss the finance work you have owned, the systems and reporting environments you know, and whether you want deeper technical responsibility, team leadership or broader commercial exposure.
Representative roles
Finance roles we support.
These role areas come from the established content for this sector. The precise brief still determines the search.
- Accounts Assistant
- Credit Controller
- Payroll Officer
- Finance Manager
- Management Accountant
How we recruit
A focused process shaped around the role.
The same recruitment discipline applies across our sectors, but the questions and assessment reflect the actual work.
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Clarify the work
Finance titles only tell part of the story. We agree the responsibilities, environment and practical requirements.
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Test the market
We discuss salary, candidate availability, location, working pattern and timescale before the search gathers pace.
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Assess relevant evidence
Technical experience, accuracy, deadlines and stakeholder communication.
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Manage the decision
We coordinate interviews, feedback, offers and communication through to the agreed start date.
Recruitment routes
Choose the route that fits the requirement.
The appropriate route depends on why the vacancy exists, how quickly support is needed and whether the work is ongoing or time-limited.
Finance Recruitment
Start with the role you need to fill—or the move you want to make.
Talk to Howard James about a finance vacancy or register for a confidential candidate conversation.