We Are Sewell Wallis

Your partner of choice for Accountancy & Finance, HR and Executive level talent.

Who are we?

We're experienced recruiters who pride ourselves on knowing our clients and candidates inside out. Our approach works, evidenced by our repeat business and candidates that come back to us consistently for career advice.

With offices based in Sheffield and Leeds, we cover the whole of Yorkshire and beyond, specialising in Finance, HR and Business Support, Third Sector and Executive level roles.

We're passionate about business and about people, and we love bringing the two together. If you're looking for a recruitment partner that will work to find the best results for your business, and consultants who care about your career, you're in the right place.

What’s your specialism?

Accountancy & Finance

Our team are finance experts, working on roles from transactional level through to C-suite and anything in between. We have an in-depth understanding of the finance industry, we're technically astute and possess extensive market knowledge and wide-reaching finance networks.
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HR & Business Support

Excellent operational support elevates a company, and we can provide you with HR, sales, marketing or office management talent to help your business grow. Going beyond skills and experience, we dig deeper, into cultural fit, attitude and motivation of candidates to ensure long-term, successful placements.
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Not For Profit

We work in partnership with many of the region’s not-for-profit organisations. These ongoing relationships are a testament to our understanding and appreciation of their unique requirements, complexities and financial obligations. We have a broad candidate base who can bring commercial insights to the public and third sectors.
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Executive

Our executive team work with some of the most experienced and talented executive candidates, pairing them with leading businesses across Yorkshire and beyond. We immerse ourselves in the small details of your business, developing a thorough understanding of your needs, and ensure we tell your story in an engaging and effective way.
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Find your perfect role

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Leeds

Purchase Ledger Assistant

£24,000 - £26,000 per annum
Sewell Wallis is currently working with an outstanding company based on the outskirts of Leeds. They are currently recruiting for a purchase ledger assistant on a full time permanent basis. 
Sheffield

Finance Assistant

£27,000 - £30,000 per annum + study support
Sewell Wallis are working with a charity based just out of city centre who are looking to recruit a Finance Assistant to work within their already well-establish Finance Team to support the day-to-day financial management for the charity, including annual budgeting and monthly management of accounts. You’ll be experienced, having worked in a similar role with a minimum of 2 years experience.
Alfreton

Commercial Finance Director

£100,000 - £130,000 per annum
Sewell Wallis are currently working with a growing manufacturing group with their appointment of a Finance Director. This business is made up of a group of four UK entities with one of which expects to generate revenue that will double their turnover in the next two years. Having made three acquisitions to the group over the last four years and with more in the pipeline in the coming two years they’re looking for a Finance Director who will help drive this ambitious owner-managed business forward.

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August wrap-up: what have we been up to?

August wrap-up: what have we been up to?

Happy end of August! It’s wrap-up time again. What have we been up to in the last 30 days?
Change is coming: are you ready for it?

Change is coming: are you ready for it?

We’re sitting down with Lauren Pickard to talk about the very real impact the upcoming changes to employment law are going to have. Lauren works for CMP Legal, and is an Employment Law Specialist, Solicitor and Executive Director. CMP focuses on providing straightforward, simple, and honest legal advice in a world that tends toward the opposite. We work closely with Lauren to provide our readers with clear information about upcoming changes in the world of HR and employment law.
Navigating the evolving landscape of equality, diversity & inclusion in 2024

Navigating the evolving landscape of equality, diversity & inclusion in 2024

​In today's ever-changing world, understanding and adhering to equality, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) principles has become more crucial than ever for businesses. As we progress through 2024, it's essential to stay informed about the legal requirements and best practices surrounding ED&I in the workplace.
July wrap-up: what have we been up to?

July wrap-up: what have we been up to?

It’s the end of July, and time for a Sewell Wallis monthly wrap-up. It’s been a busy one!