SENIOR RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT — ACCOUNTANCY & FINANCE

Ruth Moran London, England Posted Mar 9, 2026

Permanent
Hybrid
Senior

Job description

SENIOR RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT – ACCOUNTANCY & FINANCE London | Permanent & Interim

About Us

The role is with a privately owned, self-financed specialist recruitment consultancy with an outstanding reputation built over many years at the heart of the London market. They operate across Finance, Tax, Change & Transformation, Procurement, and Public Sector & Not-for-Profit, delivering highly effective, bespoke recruitment solutions to clients across the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors — both in the UK and internationally.

Their Accountancy & Finance practice is one of their strongest, placing high-impact talent across all levels to support client organisations through transformation, growth, and financial control. They work across the full spectrum of engagements, from permanent hires to interim placements, giving you a broad market coverage and exceptional earning potential.

The Opportunity

They are looking for an experienced recruitment consultant to join their Accountancy & Finance team. This is a genuine opportunity to build a meaningful desk within a respected, established business — with the autonomy, support, and infrastructure to do it properly.

You will develop and manage relationships with a broad range of organisations, from FTSE-listed corporates and private equity-backed businesses to mid-market firms and not-for-profit bodies, placing senior and specialist finance professionals across a wide range of roles.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Developing new client relationships while deepening existing ones across the accountancy and finance market
  • Taking detailed role briefs and providing informed advice on market conditions, candidate availability, and remuneration benchmarking
  • Proactively sourcing, engaging, and qualifying finance professionals at all levels
  • Managing end-to-end recruitment processes from initial search through to offer, negotiation, and onboarding
  • Building your personal profile and our brand as a trusted specialist in the market
  • Contributing to a high-performing, collaborative team culture

    • The Roles You'll Place

    You'll be working across a broad mandate of senior and specialist finance appointments, including:

    Leadership & Director Level Chief Financial Officer · Group Finance Director · Director of Financial Control · Director of FP&A · Director of Group Reporting · Head of Shared Services · Director of M&A · Head of Business Partnering · Director of Commercial Finance

    Qualified Finance Commercial Finance Analyst · Management Accountant · Financial Accountant · Group Accountant · Finance Manager · Finance Business Partner · Finance Analyst · Technical Accountant · Group Reporting Manager

    What they're Looking For

  • A minimum of 3 years' experience in a recruitment consultancy environment
  • Prior experience in accountancy & finance, professional services, or a closely adjacent sector is strongly preferred
  • A proven track record of developing new business alongside managing established client accounts
  • Strong communication, influencing, and negotiation skills
  • Self-motivated and commercially driven, with a genuine hunger to build and bill
  • Able to operate with pace and precision in a competitive market
  • A collaborative mindset — someone who raises the standard of those around them

    • What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary commensurate with experience (up to £40k DOE)
  • Uncapped commission — one of the most competitive structures in the London market
  • A warm desk with existing client relationships and live mandates from day one
  • Hybrid working with a central London office base
  • Clear and transparent career progression, including a Partner track for top performers
  • Ongoing professional development, market intelligence support, and a strong research function
  • A genuinely supportive, high-performance culture where ambition is recognised and rewarded

    • How to Apply

    Equal Opportunities Employer: We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

    Confidential applications are welcome. All enquiries treated in strict confidence.

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