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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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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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Purchase Ledger Controller

Retford, Nottinghamshire
£30,000 - £40,000
Sewell Wallis are pleased to be working with a fantastic business based in Retford, Nottinghamshire, who are recruiting a Purchase Ledger Controller. This is an opportunity to join a market-leading business that operates at the forefront of its highly specialised industry, and is currently going through a very exciting period of growth.
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Semi Senior Accountant

Leeds, West Yorkshire
£30,000 - £35,000
Sewell Wallis are currently working with a growing and well-established accountancy practice based in North West Leeds, who are looking to recruit a Semi Senior Accountant due to continued business growth and expansion.
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Tax Assistant

Doncaster, South Yorkshire
£28,000 - £30,000
Sewell Wallis are delighted to have partnered with a well-established and forward-thinking accountancy practice, based in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, who are now looking for an experienced Tax Assistant to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a supportive environment where progression is genuinely supported and encouraged.
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Financial Accountant

Sheffield, South Yorkshire
£55,000 - £60,000
Sewell Wallis are partnering with a forward thinking, and people centric service-sector business based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, to secure a Financial Accountant. You’ll be working with a dynamic and collaborative team, reporting into the Financial Controller to ensure robust and accurate financial reporting, balance sheet control and accurate cash flow forecasts. Alongside leading on preparation of statutory accounts and supporting with audit.
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Financial Accountant

Sheffield, South Yorkshire
£55,000 - £60,000
Are you a qualified Financial Accountant looking for your next opportunity within a growing, people-focused business? Sewell Wallis is partnering with an expanding service-sector organisation based in Sheffield to recruit an ambitious Financial Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative finance team in a business that values continuous improvement, career development, and work-life balance through a flexible hybrid working model.
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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, North Yorkshire. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys combining strong management accounts with driving continuous improvement.
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Interim Finance Business Partner

Sheffield, South Yorkshire
£50,000 - £55,000
Sewell Wallis are partnering with a well-established, values-driven organisation based in Sheffield to recruit an experienced Finance Business Partner initially on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys partnering with senior stakeholders, influencing decision-making and driving financial performance across a complex South Yorkshire based organisation.
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April 14, 2026

Onboarding: Where Most Hires Succeed or Fail

Most hiring issues don’t happen at offer stage. They happen in the first 90 days. Across Yorkshire, we’re seeing businesses make strong hires, then lose momentum during onboarding. Our free downloadable checklist will help you build a strong, repeatable onboarding process for your business.
April 14, 2026

Q1 Update: What's Happening in the Yorkshire Finance Market?

If Q1 is anything to go by, 2026 is going to be a busy year. From what we’ve seen during the first few months of the year, there has been a clear shift in both the volume and type of hiring within commercial finance across Yorkshire. It’s not just that businesses are hiring again; we’re seeing a shift in how and why they’re hiring, and that gives a lot more insight into where the market might be heading throughout the rest of 2026.
April 13, 2026

Save Time When You're Hiring: Use A Recruiter

Hiring for your finance team is a great positive, but it can also be a big drain on your budget and time. We see this most often in SMEs – small teams can quickly become overwhelmed when they try to grow. Working with a recruiter could save you 27 hours on average during your hiring process. Read on to find out where that time goes.