We Are Sewell Wallis.

People-first recruitment for Finance, HR & Business Support.

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.

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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Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Management Accounts Assistant

Up to £32000 per annum + Bonus, Study Support
Sewell Wallis is partnering exclusively with a growing business based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, which is looking to recruit an Management Accounts Assistant to their team.
Knottingley, West Yorkshire

Finance Administrator

£23800 - £25000 per annum
Sewell Wallis is currently supporting a well-established West Yorkshire business based in Wakefield in their search for a Finance Administrator to join the team on a 3-month temporary basis during a particularly busy period. This role will provide key support to the transactional finance function, assisting with the management of a busy finance inbox and maintaining the internal database. It is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience within a supportive finance team.
Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Finance Administrator

£24000 - £25000 per annum
Sewell Wallis is currently working with a brilliant Wakefield-based business that is looking for a Finance Administrator to join their team temporarily for 3 months to cover a busy period. The Finance Administrator will play a vital role in supporting the wider transactional finance team with managing a busy mailbox and managing the database. You must be available on an immediate basis. Please not the site is difficult to access on public transport so access to own vehicle is required.

The Sewell Wallis approach

SW Case Study: Lewis Walker

Lewis Walker: Finance Consultant

SW Case Study: Hannah Bateman

Hannah Bateman: Business Manager

Client Case Study:  Long-lasting relationships

Client Case Study: Long-lasting relationships

Celebrating 18 years of Sue Wallis: reinventing a business

Celebrating 18 years of Sue Wallis: reinventing a business

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