Finance recruitment built around your business

A strong finance hire affects far more than a job description. Beyond Recruitment looks at the structure of the team, the pressures on the business and the qualities needed for someone to succeed over time.

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WHO BEYOND RECRUITMENT SUPPORTS

From a first finance hire to an established department

Support is available to start-ups, owner-managed businesses, SMEs, growing organisations and larger corporate teams, including FTSE 100 environments. Assignments can range from a standalone finance appointment to building a multi-level function across leadership, commercial, reporting and transactional roles.

The specialist focus remains Accountancy and Finance across sectors including professional services, manufacturing, construction, property, retail, FMCG, technology, logistics, healthcare, hospitality and not-for-profit organisations.

What clients gain

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    A more relevant shortlist

    Candidates are selected against the real requirements of the role, not simply matched by keywords.

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    Time saved internally

    A focused search, careful screening and managed communication reduce pressure on the hiring team.

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    Honest market advice

    Clear guidance on salary, availability, expectations and where the brief may need to adapt.

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    A stronger long-term fit

    Technical capability, motivation, working style and team fit are considered together.

Leadership and executive

Finance Director, CFO, Head of Finance, Financial Controller and other senior finance appointments.

Qualified and part-qualified

Finance Manager, Management Accountant, Financial Accountant, Commercial Finance, FP&A and analyst roles.

Transactional and support

Accounts Assistant, Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, Credit Control, Payroll and related finance positions.

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BEYOND THE PLACEMENT

Roles recruited

Permanent, interim and contract recruitment can be supported, depending on the brief.

How the client process works

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    Understand the need

    Discuss the business, vacancy, team structure and purpose of the hire.

  • 2

    Shape the brief

    Agree the priorities, market position, search approach and realistic expectations

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    Run a targeted search

    Identify and engage relevant professionals through local networks and focused market activity.

  • 4

    Present a considered shortlist

    Share selected candidates with clear context on experience, motivation and fit.

  • 5

    Manage the outcome

    Support interviews, feedback, offer, resignation, onboarding and post-placement follow-up.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Have a vacancy, a succession plan or a difficult search?

A first conversation can clarify the brief, the market and the most effective route forward. There is no hard sell.