Who Are Sewell Wallis?
Accountancy & Finance, HR and Business Support Specialists
Based in Sheffield and Leeds, Sewell Wallis are industry leaders, connecting businesses with exceptional talent across Yorkshire. Whether you're seeking top professionals in finance, HR, business support or talent for your executive team, we have the expertise to deliver tailored recruitment solutions to you.
A Recruitment Agency with a Difference
We're built on building relationships, striving to truly understand out clients and candidates. We've earned our reputation as a trusted recruitment agency in Sheffield and Leeds. Repeat business and long-term candidate partnerships are the foundations of our business.
Why Choose Sewell Wallis?
We're passionate about business and people, with dedicated consultants across both Sheffield and Leeds offices, who'll go above and beyond to understand your needs. Whether you're looking for expert career advice, or a reliable recruitment partner, you've come to the right place.
Partner with Sewell Wallis today.
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.
Find out moreHR & 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.
Find out moreNot 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.
Find out moreExecutive
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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More Jobs
York, North Yorkshire
Risk & Compliance Officer
£40000 - £45000 per annum
Sewell Wallis is working with a well-established, professional services business based in York, North Yorkshire, which is currently looking for an experienced Risk and Compliance Officer to join the business and make a significant impact in a crucial area of the business.
Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Payroll Assistant
£27000 - £29000 per annum
Sewell Wallis recruitment are working with one of the largest rail businesses in the world. They have roughly 2,000 employees and are operating in a number of different countries.
Due to expansion, this Doncaster-based company is now looking to appoint a Payroll Administrator to join their team on a permanent basis.
The ideal candidate will have experience in running a large payroll on a monthly basis and some experience with P11d's and benefits in kind.
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Assistant Accountant
£28000 - £35000 per annum
Sewell Wallis is proud to be partnering with a vibrant, fast-paced business based in the heart of Harrogate, North Yorkshire, in the search for an ambitious Assistant Accountant.
Join one of Yorkshire's fastest-growing companies and take the next step in your finance career. Working closely with an inspiring and supportive Financial Controller, this role would be ideal for someone with experience gained within a Management Accounting team, looking for the next step in their career.
The Sewell Wallis approach
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Blogs & News
5 Ways AI is Shaping Your HR Team
Ai isn’t just a buzzword anymore, it’s actively changing how we work. In regards to HR, we’re seeing AI help HR leadership teams make smarter hiring decisions, use data to better employee engagement, and solve real world work problems. Here’s the top 5 ways you’re going to see AI shape your HR team in the near future – including the pros and cons of each one.
HR Recruitment Trends Heading into Quarter 2
The world we live in moves quickly these days. We’re seeing it everywhere, including in HR recruitment, and if you’re not adapting, you’re falling behind. Heading rapidly through Q2 of 2025, the latest HR hiring practices are being driven by a mix of tech, talent expectations, and smarter strategies.
Here’s what’s actually happening in the market, not just buzzwords, but real, current HR industry hiring trends worth paying attention to.
Wellbeing in 2025: What Changes Should Your HR Leadership Make?
The landscape of the modern workplace never seems to stop changing. Heading into 2025, wellbeing at work has become a cornerstone of organisational strategy and a key focus for HR leadership. The concept of staff health has far bypassed traditional health and safety protocols, with management teams and HR leadership embracing a more holistic approach, one which fosters mental, physical, and emotional health. 70% of people surveyed in our annual HR Salary Survey now work for a business that has an up-to-date and wellbeing strategy.
What is a Fractional Finance Director?
The last 12 months have seen the rise of the fractional finance director, a highly experienced finance professional who will work with your business on a short term basis; likely part time. We've seen them pop up predominantly in SME environments. Unlike your traditional finance director, who are usually employed full time and tend to come with a high salary, a fractional FD offers their expertise to more than one business, working flexibly and at a fraction of the cost.