Accountancy & Finance

We understand finance

At Sewell Wallis, we are experts in accountancy and finance recruitment, delivering exceptional talent to businesses across Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, and Manchester. Whether you’re looking for a permanent hire or need interim support to bridge a gap, our team of experienced consultants is here to help.

As a leading accountancy and finance recruitment agency, we pride ourselves on our deep industry knowledge and extensive network of professionals. Our consultants have years of experience placing qualified, part-qualified, and transactional-level professionals into roles that align with both technical requirements and company culture.

For Employers
When you partner with Sewell Wallis, you’ll work with specialists who understand the unique challenges of the accountancy and finance sectors. From navigating market trends to sourcing niche skill sets, our consultants are dedicated to ensuring your recruitment project is seamless. We provide tailored solutions, keeping you informed at every stage of the process, so you can make confident hiring decisions. Retaining skilled finance professionals is a challenge for many employers. Our article on staff retention in finance teams explores strategies to help you hold on to top performers and reduce turnover costs.

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For Candidates
Planning your career progression in accountancy? Our guide to career paths in accountancy and finance outlines routes you can take and the skills employers value most. If you’re a finance professional seeking your next opportunity, our consultants will provide a personalised service that puts your career goals first. Whether you’re looking for a step up in your career or a role that offers greater work-life balance, we’ll help you find the perfect fit. Our in-depth understanding of the technical aspects of the finance sector means we can offer practical advice and deliver results that meet your expectations.

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For businesses and candidates alike, Sewell Wallis is the trusted partner in accountancy and finance recruitment. Let us connect you with the opportunities or talent you need to succeed.

The Sewell Wallis approach

SW Case Study: Lewis Walker

Lewis Walker: Finance Consultant

Celebrating 18 years of Sue Wallis: reinventing a business

Celebrating 18 years of Sue Wallis: reinventing a business

Candidate Case Study

Our candidates come back time and time again

SW Case Study: Hannah Bateman

Hannah Bateman: Business Manager

Client Case Study:  Long-lasting relationships

Client Case Study: Long-lasting relationships

Don’t just take our word for it…

Don’t just take our word for it…

The service we received was excellent as we would expect based on previous experience with Sewell Wallis.

On a personal note, Hannah and Faith are by far the best recruiters I have worked with whenever I have been looking for a new role and would always be my first port of call, or would be my recommendation for any finance professionals I knew who were looking for a new job.

Alistair Production Accountant

Lawrie, I would like to thank you for your time and effort.

I’m often not impressed by recruitment agents (sorry to say!), but you have been top drawer and we wouldn’t hesitate to put you to the top of our list for any future recruitments at this level.

I know how much work you’ve put into it and your communication and diligence have both been excellent. 

Simon COO

I found Sewell Wallis to be a pleasure to deal with from start to finish.

Working with Becky on the placement of several transactional roles over the last few months, she took the time to understand our business needs and the qualities we were looking for in candidates.

Becky only put forward suitable candidates and her recommendations have strengthened our team. Highly recommended.

Danielle Financial Controller

I have worked with Sewell Wallis for a number of years, both in the capacity as a candidate myself, and when looking to hire candidates for roles, on both occasions they have been extremely helpful and pleasant to work with.

They took the time to understand the requirements we were looking for in roles and made sure they understood the business environment the candidates would be coming into, which had the effect of finding the best candidates for the roles.

The team are always really helpful and friendly when working with them and never had a problem, especially when needing to work at a fast pace to secure the best candidates for the roles.

Ryan Procurement Process Manager

Find your perfect role

Leeds, West Yorkshire

Credit Controller

£30000 - £32000 per annum
Sewell Wallis is currently recruiting for a Credit Controller to join a well-known and established business who are based in Leeds, West Yorkshire. This is a great role for someone who wants to grow and develop. This Credit Controller role is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives on providing high-level support whilst working within a fast-paced environment. The key focus of the role will be to maximise client turnover and minimise bad debts whilst working collaboratively.
Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Payroll Manager

£30000 - £40000 per annum
Sewell Wallis are working with a well-established and reputable accountancy practice based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, who are looking to recruit a Payroll Manager to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced payroll professional with a background in practice or payroll bureau work, who enjoys managing end-to-end payroll processes and delivering an excellent service to a wide range of clients.
Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Purchase Ledger Assistant

£25000 - £25354 per annum
Sewell Wallis is extremely excited to be working with a leading Sheffield-based business as they look to appoint a purchase ledger assistant on a 9-month FTC. The right candidate will have a brilliant attitude as well as some experience in processing invoices. There is the option for this role to be based at home 5 days per week; however, if you wanted to go to the office a few days, then that would be available to you.
Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Payroll Manager

£30000 - £40000 per annum
Sewell Wallis is working with a well-established and reputable accountancy practice based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, which is looking to recruit a Payroll Manager to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced payroll professional with a background in practice or payroll bureau work, who enjoys managing end-to-end payroll processes and delivering an excellent service to a wide range of clients.

Blogs & News

Studying to be an accountant? Read these tips.

Studying to be an accountant? Read these tips.

Are you working towards your accountancy qualifications? Chloe has some tips for the most popular worries that come up for part-qualified finance professionals.
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Short-Term Hire, Long-Term Gain: Rethinking the Role of Temps

Short-Term Hire, Long-Term Gain: Rethinking the Role of Temps

When most hiring managers think about temporary recruitment, it’s usually in response to an emergency: someone’s off sick, a project is stalling, or there's been a last minute resignation out of the blue. It’s a knee-jerk hire. Get someone in. Keep things moving. Fix it later.
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Our 2024 Charity Wrap-up: we did it!

Our 2024 Charity Wrap-up: we did it!

12 months of fundraising. 20 colleagues. Hundreds of miles. Some brilliant donated prizes from local businesses. Nearly 200 baked goods. One broken exercise bike. One (nearly) broken Chloe. Tons of donations from our friends, family and colleagues. Endless gratitude from all of us here at Sewell Wallis. Nearly £5,000 raised to help stop this devastating disease. It’s been a cracking year for our fundraiser for Brain Tumour Research. We could waffle all we want about the amazing things we’ve done, but we thought it was better to let Han tell you what this year has been like, and what it means to her.
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Meet our people

We might be biased, but we think we’re a good bunch. Our team is made up of people who share our values of doing honest work and being rewarded for it, taking pride in what we do and striving to always be top of our game. Read more about us all below.