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.

Talk to us about your next finance hire

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.

Accountancy and finance roles by location

Hiring, salary and career guides

Active jobs

Sales Ledger Adminstrator

Barnsley, South Yorkshire

£28,000 - £30,000

Sewell Wallis is currently recruiting for a Sales Ledger Administrator to join the finance team of an established and growing business based in Penistone, South Yorkshire.

Payroll & Pensions Administrator

Doncaster, South Yorkshire

£30,000 - £35,000

Sewell Wallis is working exclusively with a growing, private-equity-backed healthcare business to recruit a Payroll & Pensions Administrator on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract. This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who enjoys the day-to-day detail of payroll, but also likes investigating issues, solving problems and improving processes.

Payroll & Pensions Administrator

Doncaster, South Yorkshire

£30,000 - £35,000

Sewell Wallis is delighted to be working with a well respected Doncaster based business in their search for a Payroll & Pensions Administrator to join their Finance team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to join a growing organisation and play an important role in supporting the delivery of accurate and efficient payroll and pension processes.

Accounts Assistant

Huddersfield, West Yorkshire

£26,000 - £27,000

Sewell Wallis are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join a fantastic well-established non-profit organisation in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, who are looking to secure someone on a temp rolling contract to cover sickness.

Head of Finance

Slough, Berkshire

£90,000 - £105,000 plus 20% bonus + £6k car + 7.5% pension

Sewell Wallis is working with a highly established global manufacturer based in Berkshire to appoint a Head of Finance. This is a senior finance leadership position with responsibility for a large, multi-entity finance operation and a clear mandate to drive transformation, strengthen controls and bring greater commercial focus to the function.

Finance Operations Manager

Slough, Berkshire

£65,000 - £70,000 plus 10% bonus + 7% pension

Sewell Wallis is partnering with a globally recognised organisation that is investing in its finance function and wants a talented, qualified accountant to help lead the way. Their Finance Director has a clear vision and a reputation for developing great people. Working closely with the Head of Finance, you’ll lead the Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Payroll teams, take ownership of the cash cycle and help build a culture of continuous improvement. You won’t just keep the function running. You’ll help decide what it becomes.

Interim Head of Finance Operations

Sheffield, South Yorkshire

£70,000 - £80,000 + Flexible working

Sewell Wallis are partnering with our client, a large well-known charity based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, as they look to appoint a Head of Finance Operations on a fixed term contract for 6 months.

Management Accountant

Chesterfield, Derbyshire

£45,000 - £50,000

Sewell Wallis is recruiting a Management Accountant for a household-name business in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, that has grown steadily year after year. The role has come up because the current postholder has been promoted, and they’re looking for someone to take full responsibility for the preparation of the management accounts for the largest entity within the group.

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Accounting & Finance.

We understand the people behind the numbers.

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

FAQs.