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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.

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
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Active jobs

Accounts Payable Assistant

Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Up to £28000 per annum + hybrid working, flexibility & bonus
Sewell Wallis are delighted to be working with a fantastic business based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, who are recruiting an Accounts Payable Assistant to join their growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation operating within a highly innovative sector, whilst enjoying numerous great benefits. You'll also be joining a great team, where collaboration, flexibility and team culture are genuinely valued.

Assistant Accountant

Barnsley, South Yorkshire
£28000 - £32000 per annum
Sewell Wallis are currently working with a growing and fast-paced business based in Barnsley who are looking to recruit an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong transactional finance experience who enjoys working in a hands-on role and is looking to build on their existing skillset and develop professionally.

Credit Controller

Barnsley, South Yorkshire
£28000 - £32000 per annum
Sewell Wallis are currently working with a growing and fast-paced business based in Barnsley who are looking to recruit a Credit Controller to join their finance team. This is a key role within the business, focused on managing the sales ledger, maintaining healthy cash flow and proactively minimising financial risk. The business would ideally like someone to work around 30 hours per week, but are open to considering full-time candidates for the role.

Transactions Analyst

Stockport, Greater Manchester
£36000 - £42500 per annum + Bonus, Hybrid Working, Study Support
Sewell Wallis is currently working with a market-leading, PE-backed business, based in Stockport, as they look to recruit a Transactions Analyst to join their high-performing investment team in a newly created role. The role offers a unique opportunity to sit at the centre of the business's investment activity, collaborating closely across the business, with teams such as Finance, Asset Management, Capital Markets and FP&A.

Management Accountant

Barnsley, South Yorkshire
£45000 - £49500 per annum + Bonus
Sewell Wallis is working exclusively with a well-established business based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, which is looking to recruit a Management Accountant to join their team.

Senior Financial Accountant

Sheffield, South Yorkshire
£60000 - £70000 per annum + bonus
Sewell Wallis are exclusively working with a fast-growing, scaling manufacturing business in Sheffield, South Yorkshire to secure a Senior Financial Accountant. This role would be ideal for a second or third mover from Practice.

Credit Controller

Leeds, West Yorkshire
£28000 - £32000 per annum
Sewell Wallis is currently working with a highly reputable, globally operating organisation who are looking to recruit an experienced Credit Controller to join their team based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, on a permanent basis.

Credit Controller - 12 Month Contract

Leeds, West Yorkshire
£28000 - £32000 per annum
Sewell Wallis is currently working with a highly reputable, globally operating organisation who are looking to recruit an experienced Credit Controller to join their team based in Leeds, West Yorkshire on a 12-month fixed-term contract basis.

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Onboarding: Where Most Hires Succeed or Fail

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