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Accounting & Finance.

We understand the people behind the numbers.

Sewell Wallis places accounting and finance professionals into both practice and industry roles across Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, and Manchester. We recruit at every level, from accounts assistants, AAT trainees, and ACA training contracts through to audit seniors, tax managers, financial controllers, FP&A professionals, and finance directors.

Whether you're a Big 4 regional office, an independent practice, a PE-backed scale-up, or a FTSE-listed corporate, we understand how the accounting and finance talent market is moving across Yorkshire and the North.

We've spent over 20 years building specialist networks in local businesses and accounting firms across the region. That gives us a live read on where talent is moving, which skillsets are hardest to secure, and what candidates expect from employers in 2026.

Hire your finance team with us

Here's Why People Use Us To Hire Finance Talent.

Accounting and finance hiring is increasingly candidate-short, qualification-sensitive, and commercially driven. We screen for finance qualitications such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ATT, CTA, and CIPFA progression, alongside technical capability, commercial insight, ERP system experience, and data reporting tools such as Power BI.

Our network is built heavily around passive candidates, meaning we reach professionals who aren't actively applying for jobs but are open to the right opportunity. That gives our clients access to a significantly wider talent pool than advert-led recruitment alone. We benchmark salaries against live market data, advise on counter-offer risk, and help clients understand realistic hiring timelines before the process begins.

Our breakdown of the common mistakes in finance recruitment covers the failure points we see most often, and our retention strategies for accountants guide explores how to hold onto the talent you've hired.

For employers across Yorkshire and the North, Sewell Wallis is the trusted partner in accounting and finance recruitment. Brief us on your role and we'll get to work.

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Interim Finance Manager

Matlock, Derbyshire
£55,000 - £60,000
Are you an experienced Management Accountant who can hit the ground running? Sewell Wallis is working with a well-established, premium brand looking for an Interim Management Accountant to join their finance team during a critical period on an initial 3-month contract.
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Interim Group Financial Controller

Leeds, West Yorkshire
£46,000 - £100,000
Sewell Wallis is delighted to be partnering with a well-established and ambitious Leeds-based group as they look to appoint an Interim Group Financial Controller to bridge the gap whilst a permanent appointment is made. This business has recently undergone a merger and requires a technically strong accountant to steer them through the completion accounts phase. This business are soon to embark on an exciting period of organic and acquisition growth so there are plenty of opportunities on the horizon, they’re happy to consider an interim contractor for this period or also keen to explore candidates who would also be interested to stay on with them permanently also.
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Management Accountant

Stockport, Greater Manchester
£48,000 - £55,000
Sewell Wallis is partnering with a Manchester-based, PE-backed commercial property and construction group, which is looking to recruit a Management Accountant. This company is growing rapidly due to large investments in acquisitions, with more planned as they continue into 2026. They are forward-thinking and use state-of-the-art technology to stay ahead of the market, making them a truly exciting place to work.
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Group Financial Controller

Leeds, West Yorkshire
£85,000 - £95,000
Sewell Wallis is searching for a Group Financial Controller to join a family-owned and rapidly growing Distribution business based in North Leeds, West Yorkshire. The company is a market leader within its sector, with ambitious plans for continued expansion through strategic acquisitions that have already been identified, which should increase turnover by x3 over the next five years.
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Interim Management Accountant

Sheffield, South Yorkshire
£45,000 - ££50,000
Sewell Wallis are working with a fantastic Sheffield-based client of ours that we're proud to have partnered with on multiple occasions. They're a private equity-backed, rapidly growing South Yorkshire Tech business going through an exciting period of transformation and are looking for an Interim Management Accountant to join them for an initial 4-month contract.
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Head of Finance

Slough, Berkshire
£90,000 - £100,000
Sewell Wallis is partnering with a well-established business based in Berkshire, near Slough, to recruit an experienced Head of Finance. The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with a proven track record of leading finance functions within a large, multi-entity organisation, managing a finance team of approximately 30 people. You will be an inspiring and influential leader with a passion for driving transformation, capable of engaging an established team and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
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Group Financial Controller

Leeds, West Yorkshire
£56,000 - £100,000
Sewell Wallis is delighted to be partnering with a well-established and ambitious Leeds-based group as they look to appoint a Group Financial Controller. This is a key appointment for the business as it enters an exciting phase of growth following a number of strategic acquisitions.
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Purchase Ledger Assistant

Barnsley, South Yorkshire
£28,500 - £28,500
Sewell Wallis is currently recruiting for an experienced Purchase Ledger Assistant to join a successful Industrial Services business based in Barnsley (South Yorkshire).
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August 5, 2026

Newly Qualified Guide: Here's The 10 Senior Finance Skills That Really Count In 2026

Finance leadership has changed, and technical skills alone no longer get you shortlisted for senior roles. Employers now want judgement, commercial awareness and the ability to influence people outside finance, on top of the numbers. This piece breaks down the 10 skills that employers want to see at interview, and that make the difference once someone's in the role, from scenario planning and regulatory fluency through to negotiation and M&A literacy.
August 6, 2026

The Real Cost Of A Bad Hire

What does a bad hire really cost? It’s an interesting thought experiment. For example: a finance manager joins your business on a £55,000 salary, and leaves after five months. Have you ever thought about what that actually costs you? For almost every business, the honest answer is more than they think.
August 5, 2026

Is Your Finance Interview Process Losing You Great Candidates?

Losing a strong finance candidate can feel like it comes down to the final offer, but it usually starts much earlier. This piece breaks down what a well-structured finance interview process actually looks like: agreed stages, relevant interviewers and ensuring fairness is built in from the start. It's a practical guide for any business that wants to stop losing strong finance candidates to a process that's working against them.