Your Dedicated Permanent Finance Recruitment Partner Across the UK
Finding the right permanent finance professional is one of the most consequential decisions an organisation can make. Whether you are a FTSE company overhauling your Group Finance function, an SME preparing for its first institutional round of funding, or a public sector body navigating tightened budget scrutiny, the calibre of your finance team determines operational resilience and long-term strategic success.
Recruiting Today is a specialist permanent staffing agency with deep expertise in accountancy and finance recruitment. Our consultants work exclusively within this discipline — meaning every shortlist we produce is informed by genuine market knowledge, not generic database searches. From jobs in Leicester and jobs in Nottingham to senior hires in London, Edinburgh, and beyond, we operate a truly national practice built on lasting client and candidate relationships.
This page explains exactly how Recruiting Today works, which roles we cover, the industries we serve, and why leading employers across the UK trust us with their most sensitive and business-critical finance hires.
Quick Definition
What Is Permanent Finance Recruitment?
Permanent finance recruitment is the process of sourcing, screening, and placing qualified accountancy and finance professionals into long-term, full-time roles within an organisation. Unlike temporary or contract staffing, permanent placements involve a direct employment relationship, full employee benefits, and long-term organisational integration. Specialist agencies like Recruiting Today manage the entire process — from writing the job brief through to offer acceptance — on behalf of the hiring organisation.
Our Expertise in Finance Recruitment
Recruiting Today's finance practice was built with one principle in mind: depth over breadth. While generalist agencies spread their resources across dozens of disciplines, our consultants focus entirely on accountancy and finance. This specialisation translates into faster shortlists, better candidate quality, and a measurably lower risk of a costly mis-hire.
FTSE Companies
We understand the governance, reporting rigour, and stakeholder management demands of listed environments. Our FTSE clients trust us with Group Financial Controller, Head of FP&A, and Divisional Finance Director mandates.
SMEs & Scale-Ups
For growing businesses, the right finance hire changes everything. We place commercially focused management accountants and finance managers who can build reporting frameworks from the ground up and support rapid expansion.
Public Sector
NHS Trusts, local authorities, and central government bodies face unique finance challenges. We source CIPFA-qualified accountants, treasury specialists, and internal audit professionals who thrive in complex public sector environments.
Our consultants hold professional networks built over years of operating at the intersection of accountancy qualifications and commercial hiring. We attend ICAEW, ACCA, and CIMA events regularly and maintain active relationships with recently qualified accountants before they appear on general job boards — giving our clients access to passive talent unavailable through conventional recruitment channels.
The result: when you brief Recruiting Today on a permanent finance vacancy, you receive a considered shortlist of genuinely suitable candidates, not a high-volume dump of loosely matched CVs.
Step-by-Step Process
How to Hire a Permanent Finance Professional Through Recruiting Today
Submit Your Vacancy Brief
Contact our team with your role specification, salary band, reporting structure, and ideal start date. A dedicated finance consultant is assigned to your account within 24 hours of receiving the brief.
Receive a Curated Shortlist
Your consultant searches our pre-screened candidate pool, active finance job boards, and professional networks to produce a shortlist of three to six qualified candidates — typically within five to seven working days.
Interview and Select
We coordinate interview logistics, provide competency-based question guides tailored to finance roles, and gather candidate and client feedback after each stage to keep the process moving efficiently.
Offer, References and Onboarding
We manage salary negotiations, reference and qualification verification, right-to-work checks, and counter-offer mitigation — protecting your investment from drop-out right through to the candidate's first day.
Finance & Accountancy Roles We Place on a Permanent Basis
Recruiting Today covers the full spectrum of finance functions — from newly qualified accountants to C-suite CFOs.
Financial Accountant
Statutory reporting, year-end accounts, IFRS/UK GAAP compliance, and audit liaison. ACA/ACCA qualified preferred.
Management Accountant
Budgeting, monthly MI packs, variance analysis, and business partnering. CIMA or ACCA qualified typical profile.
Finance Manager
Team leadership, process improvement, stakeholder management, and ownership of the P&L across a division or entity.
Financial Controller
Oversight of the accounting function, month-end close, balance sheet integrity, and internal control frameworks.
FP&A Analyst
Financial modelling, long-range planning, KPI reporting, and scenario analysis to support C-suite decision-making.
Tax Accountant
Corporate tax compliance, VAT, R&D tax credits, and transfer pricing. In-house and professional services backgrounds welcomed.
Treasury Analyst
Cash flow forecasting, debt management, bank covenant monitoring, and foreign exchange hedging for mid-to-large businesses.
Internal Auditor
Risk-based audit planning, controls testing, and reporting to audit committees across commercial and public sector entities.
Not seeing your specific vacancy above? We also recruit for Finance Directors, CFOs, Group Accountants, Credit Managers, Payroll Managers, and many more specialist finance functions.
Discuss Your VacancyPermanent vs Contract Finance Recruitment: What's Right for Your Organisation?
Choosing the right engagement model has significant financial and operational implications. This comparison helps hiring managers make the right decision.
| Factor | Permanent Hire | Contract / Interim |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Model | Salary + benefits + employer NI; one-off agency fee | Day rate; ongoing agency margin; no long-term commitment |
| Knowledge Retention | High — candidate builds institutional knowledge over time | Moderate — knowledge leaves when the assignment ends |
| Speed to Hire | 2–6 weeks typical; longer for senior roles | 24–72 hours for urgent interim needs |
| Cultural Fit | Critical — long-term relationship requires values alignment | Important but less decisive; role is output-focused |
| Best Used For | Core finance function roles, team leadership, business partnering | Projects, maternity cover, system implementations, ad hoc peaks |
Client Success Stories
Case Studies: Permanent Finance Placements That Delivered Real Results
Financial Controller Placement Reduces Month-End Close by 4 Days
A Midlands-based FTSE 250 manufacturing group approached Recruiting Today after two failed recruitment attempts through generalist agencies. The role of Group Financial Controller had been vacant for nearly five months, creating significant strain on the CFO's capacity and delaying the submission of quarterly board packs.
Our consultant identified that previous shortlists had over-indexed on Big Four practice background at the expense of commercial exposure. We repositioned the search toward ACA-qualified candidates from industry with specific multi-entity consolidation experience and strong SAP proficiency. Within three weeks, we presented a shortlist of four candidates. The appointed candidate joined within six weeks of the brief and introduced a standardised close process across all seven reporting entities.
4 days
Month-end close reduced
£220k
Annualised finance team efficiency saving
3 weeks
Time to shortlist
CIPFA-Qualified Finance Manager Helps Trust Achieve £1.4m In-Year Savings
A Northern NHS Foundation Trust engaged Recruiting Today to source a permanent Finance Manager to support its Cost Improvement Programme (CIP) following a Care Quality Commission (CQC) financial governance review. The Trust required a CIPFA-qualified professional with NHS cost accounting experience and the ability to engage clinical leads on divisional financial performance.
Recruiting Today ran a targeted search across our NHS finance network, focusing on candidates with proven CIP delivery track records. The appointed candidate joined within eight weeks and within their first financial year worked alongside clinical directors to identify and implement £1.4 million in sustainable in-year savings — directly supporting the Trust's return to financial balance.
£1.4m
In-year CIP savings delivered
8 weeks
Brief to start date
CIPFA
Qualification matched to requirement
Client Testimonials
What Hiring Managers Say About Recruiting Today
"We'd struggled for months with two generalist agencies who sent us high volumes of completely unsuitable CVs. Recruiting Today understood exactly what we needed from the first conversation and delivered a shortlist of five genuinely strong candidates within a fortnight. Our new Financial Controller is outstanding."
"As a growing SME with our first institutional funding round approaching, we needed a management accountant who could build our reporting infrastructure from scratch. Recruiting Today found us exactly that person — commercially astute, CIMA qualified, and with scale-up experience. She joined us within five weeks and has transformed our financial visibility."
"Recruiting Today's understanding of NHS finance structures is exceptional. Most agencies have no idea what a cost improvement programme actually involves or why CIPFA qualification matters. Their consultant briefed us on candidate profiles with the fluency of someone who has worked in the sector. The eventual hire has been transformative for our division."
"We use Recruiting Today across our entire UK finance function — from newly-qualified accountants in Leicester and Southampton to senior FP&A leads in our London headquarters. The consistency of candidate quality and the speed of service has made them our sole preferred supplier for permanent finance hires. I wouldn't use anyone else."
Recruiting Today by the Numbers
500+
Permanent finance placements completed
98%
Candidate retention at 12 months
5 days
Average time to first shortlist
UK-Wide
National coverage across all regions
Industries & Sectors We Serve
Recruiting Today's finance practice spans virtually every sector of the UK economy. Our sector depth means we understand the nuances of financial reporting requirements, regulatory frameworks, and commercial pressures unique to each industry — enabling us to match candidates who hit the ground running.
Beyond industry sector, Recruiting Today also recruits finance professionals across a broad geographic footprint. Whether you need jobs in Leicester filled with locally-based management accountants, are seeking financial accountants for jobs in Nottingham, or require senior finance leadership in London, Aberdeen, or Southampton, our national practice covers your requirements without compromise on quality or speed.
Live Opportunities
Current Jobs Available Across the UK
Recruiting Today places candidates into roles across all industries and disciplines nationwide. Browse a selection of current live vacancies below.
All hourly rates are above the UK National Living Wage (April 2025: £12.21/hr). Permanent salaries reflect full-time equivalent benchmarks. View September 2025 hiring insights →
Why Choose Recruiting Today for Permanent Finance Staffing?
The UK permanent finance recruitment market is crowded. Here is what differentiates Recruiting Today from both national generalist agencies and local boutiques:
Finance-Only Specialism
Our consultants work exclusively in accountancy and finance recruitment. They understand qualification pathways, professional body requirements, salary benchmarks, and the nuances of technical finance interviews in a way that generalist recruiters cannot.
Access to Passive Candidates
The best finance professionals are rarely actively job-seeking. Recruiting Today's market mapping and professional network engagement means we can reach high-calibre passive candidates who will never appear on general job boards — giving you a meaningful advantage in a competitive talent market.
Retention-Focused Placement
Our placement process prioritises long-term fit, not quick commission. We conduct thorough motivational and cultural assessments to minimise counter-offer risk and ensure our candidates are genuinely committed to the role — protecting your investment in recruitment fees and onboarding time.
Transparent Market Intelligence
Every engagement begins with a comprehensive salary benchmarking report for your role, seniority, location, and sector. We also provide real-time market commentary on candidate availability, competing offers, and realistic timelines — so you can make informed decisions from the outset.
National Reach, Local Expertise
From temporary jobs in Aberdeen to permanent finance roles in Southampton and senior accountancy positions in London, Recruiting Today operates a genuinely national practice — without losing the personal, dedicated service that only comes from working with a specialist. Our regional networks span every major UK employment centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your Questions About Permanent Finance Recruitment, Answered
Finance Recruitment Glossary
Key Terms Every Finance Hiring Manager Should Know
An accountant holding a professional qualification from a recognised body such as the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ACA/ICAEW), the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), or the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA).
A finance function responsible for building financial models, long-range planning, budgeting cycles, KPI dashboards, and scenario analysis to support executive and board-level decision-making. FP&A roles are among the most commercially visible and fastest-growing permanent finance disciplines in UK industry.
A senior finance professional with overall responsibility for the accuracy and integrity of an organisation's accounting records, financial reporting, and internal controls. Financial Controllers typically report to a Finance Director or CFO and manage a team of accountants. The role is one of the most frequently sought-after permanent finance positions in both commercial and public sector organisations.
A company listed on one of the Financial Times Stock Exchange (FTSE) indices — principally the FTSE 100 (largest 100 UK publicly listed companies by market capitalisation) and FTSE 250 (the next 250). FTSE companies typically require finance professionals with experience of listed company reporting standards, FRC guidelines, and complex corporate governance requirements.
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Whether you are filling an urgent vacancy or planning a strategic finance team build-out, Recruiting Today has the specialist expertise, national reach, and candidate relationships to deliver. Speak to a dedicated finance recruitment consultant today.
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