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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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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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Finance Manager

Sheffield, South Yorkshire
£40,000 £50,000
Sewell Wallis are looking for a Qualified Accountant who is immediately available (or on a month's notice) for a people-centric and growing organisation in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. You'll be someone who loves to work in an SME environment, who enjoys getting stuck into a varied and diverse role to support the Senior Leadership Team and CEO by providing financial insights and leading on budget creation and forecasting. Managing a small team of two, you'll lead the finance function, get involved with decision making to shape the future of the business, working on multiple projects across the organisation.
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Senior Management Accountant

Harrogate, North Yorkshire
£55,000 - £55,000
Sewell Wallis are recruiting for an experienced Senior Management Accountant to join a well-established organisation based in Harrogate. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys combining strong management accounts with driving continuous improvement. Alongside producing accurate and timely financial information across a varied business portfolio, you'll play a key role in a number of exciting finance transformation initiatives. The team is focused on streamlining processes, improving controls, and introducing automation to create greater efficiencies across the finance function. You'll have the opportunity to get involved in projects that challenge existing ways of working, identify opportunities for improvement, and help shape how the finance team operates in the future.
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Credit Controller

Leeds, West Yorkshire
£28,000 - £32,000
Sewell Wallis are delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Credit Controller to join a well-established, global organisation based in Leeds, West Yorkshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong customer relationships while playing a key role in improving cash flow and supporting business performance. Working within a collaborative and high-performing finance team, you'll take ownership of your own sales ledger, managing collections, resolving customer queries and ensuring accounts are maintained accurately. This role offers plenty of variety and would suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working both independently and as part of a supportive team.
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Billing Specialist

Leeds, West Yorkshire
£26,000 - £31,000
Sewell Wallis are delighted to be recruiting for a Billing Specialist to join a highly regarded international organisation, based in central Leeds, West Yorkshire, on a 10-month fixed-term contract basis. You'll play a key role in supporting the billing function across multiple European and Middle East offices, ensuring a seamless and efficient service for internal stakeholders and clients alike. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, professional environment where accuracy, organisation and strong stakeholder relationships are at the heart of success.
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Finance Manager

Sheffield, South Yorkshire
£45,000 - £50,000
Sewell Wallis are partnering with a fantastic Charity based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, to secure a Finance Manager to oversee and lead their Finance function. You'll need to be a confident No.1 who creates and presents financial information to the SLT and board of Trustees, being able to defend and challenge. You'll be managing a small team of two and responsible for financial strategy, preparing budgets, forecasts and cash flow projections, managing investments, collaborating on funding, and leading on year-end reporting and audit activities.
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Senior Finance Manager

Sheffield, South Yorkshire
£45,000 - £50,000 + hybrid working
Sewell Wallis is working with a charitable organisation based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, who have an upcoming opportunity for a qualified Senior Finance Manager to join their brilliant team on a full or part time basis across either 4 or 5 days per week.
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