We Are Sewell Wallis

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

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.

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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

More Jobs
Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Assistant Management Accountant

£28000 - £30000 per annum
Sewell Wallis are working on a brilliant opportunity for an experienced Assistant Management Accountant to join a sought-after and well-known business in Harrogate, North Yorkshire that can offer the opportunity to gain exposure to the full management accounts process within a large, successful business on a permanent basis. This is a brilliant opportunity for an Assistant Management Accountant who thrives working in a fast-paced environment and you'll be providing high-level support.
Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Management Accountant

£45000 - £50000 per annum + + £6516
Sewell Wallis are currently representing our client, a leading construction business based Sheffield as they look to recruit a Management Accountant on a 12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. This is a fantastic south Yorkshire based business, with amazing newly built offices and a great working culture. They promote flexible and agile working opportunities and will consider candidates who want to consider either full time or part time hours. Based in the centre of Sheffield
Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Purchase Ledger Clerk

£25000 - £26000 per annum
Sewell Wallis are working with a thriving business based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, who recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Clerk on a full-time temp to perm basis, due to ongoing growth.

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