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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.

Accountancy and finance roles by location

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Active jobs

Interim Financial Controller

Sheffield, South Yorkshire
£60,000 - £70,000 per annum
Sewell Wallis is currently recruiting for an Interim Financial Controller to join a leading manufacturing business in South Yorkshire. This is a key role within the finance function, offering an experienced manufacturing finance professional the opportunity to take ownership of financial control, provide commercial insight and support senior stakeholders with accurate financial analysis and modelling.
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Payroll Administrator

Doncaster, South Yorkshire
£30,000 - £35,000 per annum plus Hybrid working
Sewell Wallis is working exclusively with a growing, PE-backed business based in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, who are looking to add a Payroll and Pensions Administrator to their team on an initial 6 month fixed term contract. This role will support both day-to-day payroll operations and the resolution of historic pension administration issues.
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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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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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