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.

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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Active jobs

Financial Accountant

Leeds, West Yorkshire
£45,000 - £50,000
Sewell Wallis is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented newly qualified or nearly qualified Financial Accountant to join a dynamic international Law firm, based in Leeds, West Yorkshire.

Senior Financial Accountant

Sheffield, South Yorkshire
£55,000 - £58,000
Sewell Wallis are exclusively partnering with a forward thinking, ever-growing Charity, based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, to secure a Senior Financial Accountant.

Finance Manager

Sheffield, South Yorkshire
£45,000 - £50,000 + Hybrid Working
Sewell Wallis is working exclusively with a growing business based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, as they look to recruit an experienced Finance Manager to join their team to support the continued development of its finance function.

Ongoing Monitoring AML Analyst

Sheffield, South Yorkshire
£25,000 - £35,000
Sewell Wallis are currently working with a highly reputable global professional services organisation based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, who are looking to recruit an AML Analyst to join their Risk & Compliance team on a 24-month fixed-term contract basis.

Credit Controller

Leeds, West Yorkshire
£28,000 - £30,000
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.

Finance Manager

Sheffield, South Yorkshire
£35,500 - £37,500
Sewell Wallis is delighted to be partnering with a well-established and highly respected Sheffield-based charity to recruit a Part-Time Finance Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional seeking a flexible role within a rewarding charitable organisation.

Accountant

Halifax, West Yorkshire
£30,000 - £40,000 + Hybrid working
Sewell Wallis are working with an established, forward thinking accountancy practice based near Halifax, West Yorkshire, as they look to recruit an AAT Qualified Accountant to join their friendly team. 

Senior Purchase Ledger Controller

Retford, Nottinghamshire
£30,000 - £40,000
Sewell Wallis are working with an innovative, market leading business based near Retford, Nottinghamshire, as they look to recruit a Senior Purchase Ledger Controller to join their established team.

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