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Finance & Accountancy Recruitment

Aspion’s finance and accountancy recruitment agency sources ACCA, CIMA, and AAT qualified talent. We deliver financial services recruitment and act as a finance recruitment agency and accountancy recruitment agency. Our CFO recruitment specialists connect senior leaders with top roles, and our ACCA-qualified accountant recruitment fills key accounting positions across permanent, temporary, and contract roles. We combine deep market insight with a broad network to drive fast, reliable hires. Contact our finance specialists at Aspion to begin your search.

What Is Finance and Accountancy Recruitment?

Definition and Scope of Finance Recruitment

Finance and accountancy recruitment involves sourcing, assessing, and placing certified finance professionals in roles such as accountants, analysts, and CFOs. It covers permanent recruitment, temporary assignments, and contract engagements to meet business needs.

Role of Specialist Agencies in Accounting Talent Acquisition

Specialist finance recruitment agencies use sector expertise and industry networks to find qualified candidates. They guide employers through market mapping, salary benchmarking, and competency assessments to secure top talent.

Which Roles Do We Recruit in Finance and Accountancy?

CFO Recruitment Specialists

Our CFO recruitment specialists identify senior finance leaders with strategic vision and proven track records. We connect boards and executive teams with candidates who drive growth.

ACCA-Qualified Accountant Recruitment

We fill ACCA-qualified accountant recruitment by tapping into ACCA and CIMA networks. We place qualified professionals in practice, corporate finance, and financial services roles.

Management Accountant and Financial Analyst Positions

We recruit management accountants and financial analysts skilled in budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting. Our financial services recruitment covers roles in banks, consultancies, and corporate finance teams.

How to Recruit ACCA and CIMA Qualified Accountants?

Targeting ACCA/CIMA Member Networks

We reach out to ACCA and CIMA member groups, student communities, and professional forums to find both active and passive candidates.

Credential Verification and Competency Interviews

We verify credentials, review exam records, and conduct competency interviews to assess technical and behavioural skills. This ensures candidate quality and fit.

What Qualifications Are Needed for Finance and Accountancy Roles?

ACCA, CIMA and AAT Certifications Explained

ACCA, CIMA and AAT are leading finance credentials. ACCA grants chartered accountant status, CIMA focuses on management accounting, and AAT provides technician-level certification.

Key Experience in Reporting, Budgeting and Financial Analysis

Employers seek candidates with solid experience in statutory reporting, budget planning, and data-driven analysis. We match skills precisely to role requirements.

Why Choose Aspion for Finance Recruitment?

Deep Sector Networks and Market Insight

Aspion’s finance and accountancy recruitment draws on extensive connections in financial services. Our market insight helps clients make informed hiring decisions.

Proven Metrics: Fill-Rate and Time-to-Hire Performance

We maintain a 96% first-year retention rate at 12 months and average 16-day time-to-hire. Our metrics demonstrate our success as a finance recruitment agency.

What Is Aspion's Recruitment Process?

We start with a consultation to define role requirements and timelines. Next we map the market, source candidates through networks, and advertise roles. We screen, interview, and verify credentials before presenting top candidates. We support offer negotiation and follow up after hire to ensure satisfaction.

FAQs

Q: What is finance and accountancy recruitment?
A: It involves sourcing, assessing and placing qualified finance professionals  -  ranging from junior accountants to CFOs  -  across permanent, temporary and contract roles.

Q: How do I recruit ACCA-qualified accountants?
A: Target ACCA student and member networks, verify credentials, run competency-based interviews and leverage specialist recruiters for niche finance roles.

Q: What qualifications are needed for finance and accountancy roles?
A: Common credentials include ACCA, CIMA or AAT certifications, plus relevant experience in statutory reporting, budgeting and financial analysis.

Q: What does a finance recruitment agency do?
A: It provides end-to-end hiring  from market mapping and headhunting to screening and placement   tailored to finance and accountancy functions.


Our dedicated recruiters operate across Business Services, Operations, Sales & Marketing, Transport & Logistics, Driving, Metals & Engineering, Finance & Accountancy, Supply Chain and Manufacturing.

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Financial Accountant

Wallingford
Oxfordshire
£58k - 60k per year
Financial Accountant FMCG / Manufacturing Sector Wallingford, Oxfordshire £58,000 - £60,000 per annum, hybrid Working A central finance function is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to deliver accurate financial reporting, tax compliance, and support the operational and commercial finance teams across a multi-brand UK business. This role covers a circa £500m + P&L and provides a key link across operational finance teams in factories and commercial finance teams managing customer accounts. Reporting directly to the Head of Financial Controls, this is a hands-on role with no team management, ideal for a qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA) with experience in consolidation, intercompany reporting, and operational finance support. The successful candidate will be approachable, collaborative, and able to engage with colleagues across all business units to ensure consistent, timely, and accurate financial management. The Benefits:- £58,000 - £60,000 per annum Pension 10% matched Death In service x 1 25 + 8 Days Holiday Hybrid working, work from home 2 days per week The Candidate; Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) Strong experience in financial reporting, consolidation, and management accounting Knowledge of tax compliance, fixed assets, and accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP) Experienced with ERP systems (Sage, Oracle, IFS) Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills Approachable, collaborative, and able to build strong working relationships across the business FMCG or manufacturing experience preferred Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools Key Responsibilities: Financial Reporting & Accounting Manage monthly internal and group reporting processes, including consolidation of multi-entity accounts Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate accounting records Support intercompany accounting and reconciliation of balances Prepare month-end journals, balance sheet reconciliations, and management reporting packs Support year-end reporting requirements and liaise with external auditors Work closely with operational and commercial finance teams to provide insights and guidance Tax & Compliance Lead preparation and submission of VAT, corporation tax, and other tax returns Manage R&D tax credit claims in conjunction with external advisors Ensure compliance with HMRC and other tax regulations Support tax control reviews and liaise with tax authorities as required Fixed Assets Maintain the fixed asset register in line with group policies Ensure proper accounting for additions, disposals, and depreciation Insurance & Other Duties Provide financial information for insurance renewals and liaise with brokers Support ad-hoc financial projects and requests from senior management At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with new General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store and handle your data - These can be viewed on our website. ASPLOG
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Finance Manager

Wallingford
Oxfordshire
£60k - 65k per year + bonus, private Bupa, enhanced pension
Finance Manager FMCG / Manufacturing Sector Wallingford, Oxfordshire £60,000 - £65,000 per annum + Bonus, hybrid Working An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of internal controls, statutory reporting, financial governance and systems development across a complex UK business structure, comprising both trading and non-trading entities. This is a hands-on technical role with no people management, ideal for a qualified accountant moving from practice into industry, or someone already operating in a strong financial control environment. Reporting into the Head of Financial Control, the role plays a critical part in strengthening governance, managing risk, supporting audits end-to-end, and enhancing systems and processes across the business. The Benefits:- - £60,000 - £65,000 per annum - Bonus - 5.5% - 8% - Pension 10% matched - Death In service x 2 - 25 + 8 Days Holiday - Hybrid working, work from home 2 days per week - Bupa, private healthcare The Candidate; - Fully qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) - 3-5 years post-qualified experience is highly desirable - Strong background in audit, financial control, and statutory reporting - Experience working with ERP/accounting systems - Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills - Experienced within internal control, process improvement and risk management - Extensive experience within internal audits - Strong background in financial control, governance, audit and statutory reporting - Experience working in audit environment - Enterprise risk management experience in highly desirable - Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools Key Responsibilities: Internal Controls & Process Improvement (Critical) - Lead internal control reviews across financial and operational processes - Strengthen financial governance and control frameworks in line with best practice - Identify control gaps, assess risk, and drive remediation plans to completion - Ensure robust controls are in place to prevent financial misstatement or operational failure - Drive standardisation, automation, and continuous improvement of control environments - Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on control and governance matters Audit & Assurance - Act as the primary UK contact for external auditors - Support the full year-end audit process from planning through to completion - Coordinate audit responses, manage findings, and track actions to closure - Support Group audit and risk governance requirements Statutory Reporting & Compliance (Critical) - Lead preparation of UK statutory accounts under UK GAAP / IFRS - Manage statutory timetables and Companies House filings - Ensure alignment between statutory, management, and group reporting - Maintain compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements Enterprise Risk Management (Desirable) - Lead the UK ERM process in line with group methodology - Maintain and update the UK risk register - Facilitate risk assessments and workshops with functional leaders - Monitor mitigation plans and escalate material risks appropriately Systems Development - Support ERP and finance systems development with a strong controls focus - Drive automation of financial controls within systems - Contribute to wider finance, IT, and governance improvement initiatives - Participate in ad hoc strategic and systems-led projects Stakeholder Engagement - Work closely with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial, HR and IT teams - Build strong relationships across the business to embed ownership of controls and risk - Communicate clearly, positively and confidently at all levels At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with new General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store and handle your data - These can be viewed on our website. ASPLOG
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Interim Finance Manager

Wallingford
Oxfordshire
£300 - 600 per day
Interim Finance Manager FMCG / Manufacturing Sector Wallingford, Oxfordshire Day Rate (flexible depending on experience) Interim Contract (likely 3-6 months) An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of internal controls, statutory reporting, financial governance and systems development across a complex UK business structure, comprising both trading and non-trading entities. This is a hands-on technical role with no people management, ideal for a qualified accountant moving from practice into industry, or someone already operating in a strong financial control environment. Reporting into the Head of Financial Control, the role plays a critical part in strengthening governance, managing risk, supporting audits end-to-end, and enhancing systems and processes across the business. The Candidate; - Fully qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) - 3-5 years post-qualified experience is highly desirable - Strong background in audit, financial control, and statutory reporting - Experience working with ERP/accounting systems - Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills - Experienced within internal control, process improvement and risk management - Extensive experience within internal audits - Strong background in financial control, governance, audit and statutory reporting - Experience working in audit environment - Enterprise risk management experience in highly desirable - Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools Key Responsibilities: Internal Controls & Process Improvement (Critical) - Lead internal control reviews across financial and operational processes - Strengthen financial governance and control frameworks in line with best practice - Identify control gaps, assess risk, and drive remediation plans to completion - Ensure robust controls are in place to prevent financial misstatement or operational failure - Drive standardisation, automation, and continuous improvement of control environments - Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on control and governance matters Audit & Assurance - Act as the primary UK contact for external auditors - Support the full year-end audit process from planning through to completion - Coordinate audit responses, manage findings, and track actions to closure - Support Group audit and risk governance requirements Statutory Reporting & Compliance (Critical) - Lead preparation of UK statutory accounts under UK GAAP / IFRS - Manage statutory timetables and Companies House filings - Ensure alignment between statutory, management, and group reporting - Maintain compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements Enterprise Risk Management (Desirable) - Lead the UK ERM process in line with group methodology - Maintain and update the UK risk register - Facilitate risk assessments and workshops with functional leaders - Monitor mitigation plans and escalate material risks appropriately Systems Development - Support ERP and finance systems development with a strong controls focus - Drive automation of financial controls within systems - Contribute to wider finance, IT, and governance improvement initiatives - Participate in ad hoc strategic and systems-led projects Stakeholder Engagement - Work closely with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial, HR and IT teams - Build strong relationships across the business to embed ownership of controls and risk - Communicate clearly, positively and confidently at all levels At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with new General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store and handle your data - These can be viewed on our website. ASPLOG
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