Accountancy and Finance recruitment, understood properly

By focusing on Accountancy and Finance, Beyond Recruitment can offer informed market advice, a targeted search and a clearer understanding of what makes each appointment work.

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Our Specialist Areas of Recruitment

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    Senior finance appointments

    Finance leadership, executive and business-critical searches.

  • Open-plan office with employees working at desks, illuminated by hanging light bulbs, featuring computers and office supplies.

    Qualified finance roles

    Financial, management, commercial and reporting appointments.

  • People sitting at a conference table with laptops and notebooks, engaged in discussion.

    Part-qualified finance roles

    Professionals progressing towards recognised accountancy qualifications.

  • A diverse group of people in a business meeting in a modern office conference room, with a woman standing and speaking to the group.

    Transactional finance

    Core accounts, ledger, payroll and credit control positions.

  • A woman with gray hair smiling and talking to a man with glasses at a desk, in an office environment.

    Permanent recruitment

    Long-term hires across finance teams of different sizes and structures.

  • Group of young people working and talking in an open-plan office with computers, whiteboards, and a wooden ceiling, creating a collaborative workspace atmosphere.

    Interim and contract

    Flexible support for change, cover, projects and short-term business needs.

  • The scope covers transactional and part-qualified roles through to qualified, senior and executive finance appointments. This can include Accounts Assistant, Management Accountant, Finance Manager, Financial Controller and Finance Director roles, alongside other specialist finance requirements.

  • Yes. Clients range from owner-managed, SMEs, high growth PE backed businesses, larger established organisations such as FTSE100 & AIM listed. The approach is tailored to the structure, culture and hiring needs of each business.

  • You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.

  • The role, team, business context and objectives are explored before any search begins. Beyond Recruitment can then advise on the brief, market conditions and the most suitable search approach.

  • Candidates are assessed for technical suitability, relevant experience, motivations, communication style and long-term fit. The aim is a concise, considered shortlist rather than a high volume of CVs.

  • Concerns are addressed quickly, openly and constructively. Every permanent placement is covered by a rebate period, a free replacement is offered in the first instance, subject to the agreed terms of engagement.

Client FAQs

  • Send a CV or get in touch directly for a confidential conversation. The first step is simply to understand your background and what you may be considering.

  • An up-to-date CV is helpful, but it should not prevent an initial conversation. Guidance can be provided before the document is finalised.

  • No. Opportunities are discussed first, and a CV is only shared with your knowledge and agreement.

  • Roles span the Accountancy and Finance market, including transactional, part-qualified, qualified, commercial and senior finance appointments.

  • Yes. Support can include career direction, market insight, role scope, salary expectations, interview preparation and whether a particular opportunity is genuinely right.

  • Yes. Candidate information is handled carefully and is not shared without consent.

  • Yes. A confidential conversation can still be useful for understanding the market, planning a future move or discussing an opportunity when the timing is right.

Candidate FAQs

Still have a question?

Speak directly to an experienced Accountancy and Finance recruiter for a clear, practical answer.

  • I have worked with Andy as a client and candidate for many years now. He is an excellent recruiter who has taken the time to understand me and get to know the businesses I have worked in. His knowledge of the local marketplace and candidates is second to none. Whether I am building a team or looking for something outside his scope he is always happy to help. His shortlists are concise and most of my best hires have come through Andy. He is also upfront and honest if my criteria or salary expectations are out and isn't scared to say that skill set just isn't available at that point. I can't recommend Andy highly enough and I will continue to use him going forward for all my future recruitment.

    - Barry, CFO

  • The recruitment for our Finance Director was made simple thanks to lain taking the time to listen to our needs and tap into his extensive network in the region. Each step of the search was thorough, timely and professional and we are very pleased with the service and finding a great match for this crucial hire.

    - Rob, CEO

  • l've known lain for a number of years and we have always kept in touch. He is very much about getting to know you as a person before putting you forward for a role you may be interested in. I've always found him to be honest about suitability for a role and on more than one occasion have been guided by lain's experience and knowledge in deciding not to pursue an opportunity. lain stands out for me personally in the sector as the sort of recruiter I would recommend both to employer and candidate alike.

    - Russell, CFO

  • Andy reached out to me when I was looking for a new role - he mentored me through the whole process and really listened and understood what my strengths were and how best to sell in the market. He found me a role, which I successfully got. Throughout the year I was in this role he regularly kept in contact with me to see how I was doing. When that role was made redundant I didn't think twice in contacting Andy. And again Andy listened and again a role became available which was a perfect fit. I got the role in November last year. I can highly recommend Andy and his team, they go the extra mile and I cannot recommend him highly enough.

    - Karen, Finance Manager