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.

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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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ACA-qualified accountants get sourced through direct headhunting and active referral networks rather than job adverts. We screen candidates against your firm's audit methodology, portfolio mix, and culture before shortlisting. Most ACA candidates are passive, so adverts capture only 20% of the available market.

Accountancy and finance roles by location

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Accounts Payable Adminstrator

Glasgow, Glasgow City

£28,000 - £29,000

Sewell Wallis are recruiting for an Accounts Payable Administrator for a well-established global professional services business in their Glasgow office. The position is a 12-month FTC starting ASAP. This company offer stability with over 25 years in the market; now working across 50+ countries, they have a vast reach and over 10,000 staff members across the world.

Billing and Collections Manager

Sheffield, South Yorkshire

£40,000 - £50,000 - Hybrid working

Sewell Wallis are working with a PE-backed business based in Sheffield who are looking to recruit a Billing and Collections Manager on an initial 15-month fixed-term contract. This South Yorkshire-based role will involve leading and developing a team of two Billing & Collections Assistants while taking ownership of billing, collections, customer account management and process improvement activities across the business. You’ll manage complex B2C billing, lead process improvements, and make a real impact in a fast-growing business. This role involves managing high-volume B2C transactions, often across shared responsibility accounts. You’ll need strong process optimisation skills, excellent communication, and the ability to balance firmness with a positive customer experience.

Assistant Accountant

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

£30,000 - £32,000 per annum plus study support

Sewell Wallis are recruiting an Assistant Accountant for a growing vehicle servicing business near Nottingham. You’ll be studying for or qualified with AAT and have experience working in a similar role, Accounts Assistant or Assistant Accountant, with understanding of assisting with Management Accounts and month-end, alongside payroll understanding. This role sits within a small social finance team of three, the company support and promote continued development, giving you the opportunity for study support if desired. This is a great opportunity for someone to step into a well-established and busy team.

Assistant Accountant

Barnsley, South Yorkshire

£28,000 - £30,000 per annum

Sewell Wallis are currently working with a fast-paced South Yorkshire retail business who are now looking for an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team in Barnsley. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in getting the detail right and is confident managing a varied transactional finance workload.

Assistant Accountant

Barnsley, South Yorkshire

£30,000 - £30,000 per annum

Sewell Wallis are currently recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to join a well-established and successful business based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to take ownership of the transactional finance function, overseeing purchase ledger, sales ledger and credit control across a diverse portfolio of key clients and accounts.

Legal Secretary - Property

Malton, North Yorkshire

£26,000 - £28,000 per annum

Sewell Wallis are currently working with a well-established law firm, based in Malton, North Yorkshire, that is looking for a Legal Secretary to join its successful Residential Property team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in getting the detail right and likes being the person that fee earners and clients can rely on.

Legal Secretary

Malton, North Yorkshire

£26,000 - £28,000 per annum

Sewell Wallis are excited to be working with a well respected law firm, based in Malton, North Yorkshire, who are looking for a Legal Secretary to join their busy Probate team. You'll be supporting fee earners across a varied caseload, helping to keep files organised, diaries under control and, most importantly, clients well looked after.

Legal Secretary

York, North Yorkshire

£26,000 - £28,000 per annum

Sewell Wallis are currently working with a well-established law firm, based in York, North Yorkshire, that is looking for a Legal Secretary to join its successful Commercial Property team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in getting the detail right and likes being the person that fee earners and clients can rely on.

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Accounting & Finance.

We understand the people behind the numbers.

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

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