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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.

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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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FAQs.

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.

Active jobs

Accountant

Doncaster, South Yorkshire
£30,000 - £40,000 per annum + hybrid working
Sewell Wallis are working with a well established accountancy practice based near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, who have an opportunity for a Senior or Semi-Senior Accountant to join their supportive team.
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Interim Commercial Finance Manager

Sheffield, South Yorkshire
£65,000 - £70,000 per annum + car allowance + 10% pension
Sewell Wallis is currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity for an Interim Commercial Finance Manager to join a leading South Yorkshire organisation to play a key role in supporting financial control, commercial decision-making and business growth.
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Accounts Assistant

Leeds, West Yorkshire
£30,000 - £33,000 per annum plus Hybrid working, flexible working
Sewell Wallis are working exclusively with a growing business based on the outskirts of Leeds, West Yorkshire, who are looking to add an Accounts Assistant to their team on an initial 6 month contract, with a possibility of the role turning permanent in the early part of next year.
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Management Accountant

Harrogate, North Yorkshire
£35,000 - £40,000 per annum plus Hybrid Working and Study Support
Sewell Wallis are working exclusively with a well established business based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, which has an opportunity for a Management Accountant to join their team.
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Senior Management Accountant

Harrogate, North Yorkshire
£50,000 - £55,000 per annum plus Hybrid Working
Sewell Wallis is working exclusively with a well-established business based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, that has an opportunity for a Senior Management Accountant to join their team. This Senior Management Accountant role will be responsible for producing accurate and timely financial information across the group structure. The successful candidate will provide continuous review and challenge to existing processes and will be expected to interrogate financial data independently within a role that combines BAU tasks with exciting project based work.
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Sales Ledger Clerk – Credit Control

Sheffield, South Yorkshire
£25,000 - £25,500 per annum
Sewell Wallis are delighted to be working with a well-established Sheffield organisation to recruit a Sales Ledger Clerk – Credit Control to join their busy finance team on a 12 month FTC. This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in finance administration, sales ledger or accounts receivable who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering an excellent level of customer service.
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Credit Controller

Barnsley, South Yorkshire
£30,000 - £32,000 per annum annual plus bonus, pension & healthcare
Sewell Wallis are recruiting for a Credit Controller for a well-established, mid-sized engineering business in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Your responsibilities will include managing and maintaining the company’s credit control processes, ensuring timely collection of outstanding debts, minimising credit risk, and supporting healthy cash flow. As Credit Controller, you will liaise with customers and internal teams to resolve payment issues and maintain strong financial relationships, so you’ll need to be a strong communicator who enjoys a fast-paced work environment.
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Credit Controller

Sheffield, South Yorkshire
£27,000 - £27,200 per annum
Sewell Wallis are recruiting for a Credit Controller for a growing, people-centric organisation in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. You'll be responsible for managing a portfolio of customer accounts, ensuring outstanding debts are collected in a timely and professional manner while delivering excellent customer service. Working closely with internal teams and external customers, you'll resolve payment queries, investigate complex discrepancies and help maintain healthy cash flow, enabling us to continue making a difference in communities across the country.
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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.