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
Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Finance Manager

£48000 - £51000 per annum + hybrid
Sewell Wallis is currently recruiting for a Finance Manager in the Chesterfield area, North Derbyshire for a well known organisation on a 6 month contract basis.
Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Group Financial Accountant

£48500 - £51500 per annum + 6 months, flexible payment
Sewell Wallis are working with a Public Sector organisation who are looking to hire a qualified Group Financial Accountant for a 6-month interim position. This role is based in Chesterfield city centre. They are looking for someone to start this position ASAP so you'll need to be immediately available or have a weeks' notice. Interviews will be held the week commencing 12th May.
Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Financial Accountant

£48000 - £51000 per annum + hybrid working
Sewell Wallis is currently recruiting for a Financial Accountant in the Chesterfield area, North Derbyshire for a well known organisation on a 6 month contract basis.

The Sewell Wallis approach

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Client Case Study: Long-lasting relationships

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Top 5: What Skills Set You Apart as an Accountant?

Top 5: What Skills Set You Apart as an Accountant?

Whether you're a newly qualified accountant or a seasoned finance pro eyeing your next move, it pays to know what employers are really after. It’s no longer enough to just have the key qualifications for accountants - firms want well-rounded finance people who bring more to the table.
5 Ways AI is Shaping Your HR Team

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

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?

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.