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As of one of the leading finance recruitment agencies in the UK, our experienced finance recruiters swiftly connect you with skilled permanent, interim and temporary finance professionals to meet your business needs. Hire now

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Hire the right finance talent, faster and smarter

Trusted by thousands of UK brands, our specialist finance recruiters provide market insights, staffing expertise and award-winning AI to find your ideal candidates. Access top accounting and finance contract and permanent talent locally and globally across 300 locations.

50+ years’ experience in the UK serving financial teams and organisations

9 out of 10 clients recommend us

Thousands of finance professionals placed in the past year in the UK

Finance and accounting recruitment specialists

Accounting operations

Focus on your growth, while our professionals handle your day-to-day financial operations, ensure accurate recordkeeping and manage timely payments to keep your company compliant.

Top roles:

Assistant Management Accountant Part Qualified Accountant Purchase Ledger Clerk Accounts Assistant Learn more

Financial / management accounting

Gain essential financial insights and analytical skills to support informed decision-making, effective resource allocation and drive overall business success with our financial and management experts.

Top roles:

Financial Controller Qualified Management Accountant FP&A Manager Qualified Financial Accountant Learn more

Finance leadership

Leverage our search expertise to hire finance leaders who provide strategic financial guidance, oversee operations and ensure the long-term financial health and success of your business.

Top roles:

CFO Finance Director CFO - Financial Services Group Financial Controller Financial Controller Learn more

Systems and projects accounting

Ensure accurate financial tracking, cost control and informed decision-making across complex projects and systems implementations with our specialised project professionals.

Top roles:

Systems Accountant Interim Finance Managers Project Accountant Head of Finance Transformation ERP Manager Learn more

Tax and treasury

Source skilled tax and treasury accountants who ensure compliance, optimise cash flow, manage cash liquidity and maintain regulatory compliance to protect your financial health.

Top roles:

Tax Accountant – Financial Services Treasury Accountant Treasury Manager Tax Manager Tax Accountant Learn more

Find your next hire

We know your industry and connect you with financial experts

We partner with organisations of all sizes — from growing SMEs to PE-backed and global blue-chip companies — providing finance professionals with deep, sector-specific expertise. Here are just a few:

Banking and financial services

Tech and data centres

Manufacturing

Retail and consumer services

Energy and utilities

Property and construction

Professional services: consulting, law firms, accounting firms

PE-backed portfolio companies

Choose your ideal hiring model or consultancy solution

Choose a recruitment model that fits your hiring needs. Whether you need permanent, temp or interim finance professionals, we connect you with talent across accounting, tax, treasury and financial analysis. For more comprehensive support, we also offer consulting services with our sister company, providing end-to-end solutions to drive your success.

Temp, contract and interim recruitment

On-demand recruitment for projects, absences or workload shifts. Hire pre-vetted account temps and interim professionals today. Learn more

Permanent recruitment

Build a strong finance team for the long term—trust us to manage everything from job promotion to offers and pay negotiation. Learn more

Finance consultancy solutions

Starting an ERP implementation? Our Protiviti-backed solution offers consulting, project management and talent. Learn more

Executive search

Let our retained executive search team quickly pinpoint a CFO, Director, VP or board member to help lead your company forward. Learn more

How does it work? Our recruitment process

Get started

Connect.

We meet with you personally to understand the skills and expertise requirements, including the perfect cultural fit. We will also give you an overview of the current talent landscape.

Select and screen.

Our specialist finance recruiters combine award-winning AI and their local market knowledge to recommend and shortlist the best-fit candidates for your specific needs and company culture.

Hire.

We handle everything from interview coordination to salary guidance to secure the ‘yes’. Our proven approach saves you time, so you can focus on what matters—your business.

More support.

Our Salary Guide and Jobs Confidence Index keep you informed on labour market trends, ensuring your recruitment activities remain competitive and future-ready.

Find a UK office near you

With Robert Half, you access top finance talent across the UK, including London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Milton Keynes and more. We're your trusted accountancy recruitment agency for hiring solutions nationwide.

Or contact us by phone 020 7389 6900

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Frequently asked questions

If you're looking to hire finance or accounting talent in the UK, Robert Half has the expertise you need. Globally we have specialised in this area for over 75+ years and have a UK-wide presence. Our finance recruiters possess in-depth knowledge of the UK finance and accounting industry, including salary trends, skills shortages and hiring demands. Robert Half staffs all finance and accounting roles across accounting functions, including but not limited to:

Temp Accounts Assistant

FP&A

Accounts Payable/Receivable Specialist

Interim Finance Manager

We can use a combination of methods to assess a candidate's technical skills, including skills testing, technical interviews and referencing. This helps identify candidates with the right skills and expertise for your specific needs. Reach out to your local recruitment team to find out more.

Our specialised finance recruiters evaluate cultural fit through in-depth interviews that explore a candidate's personality, work style and values. We may also consider factors like communication skills, teamwork and a candidate's career goals to ensure they align with your company's culture and the specific role's requirements.

Yes, Robert Half is a leading provider of temporary and contract finance and accounting professionals in the UK. We can help you find skilled individuals for transformation projects, seasonal needs or to fill in for leaves of absence. With Protiviti, our sister company, we staff consulting projects that improve finance and accounting processes, modernise the finance function of tomorrow or implement new technology.

Robert Half has an extensive network of finance and accounting candidates and experience recruiting across all industries in the UK.

Here are some examples:

Technology: software development, IT services, fintech

Financial services: banking, Insurance, investment management

Healthcare: private healthcare, pharmaceutical companies, biotech

Manufacturing: automotive, aerospace, consumer goods

Retail: e-commerce, fashion, consumer packaged goods

Professional services: consulting, law firms, accounting firms

We integrate with your internal processes, from coordinating interviews to providing expert salary guidance and dedicated onboarding support to get the ‘yes’. This streamlined approach saves you time and frees you to focus on other critical aspects of your business.

Our Salary Guide and Jobs Confidence Index keep you informed on labour market trends, ensuring your recruitment activities remain competitive and future-ready. Our consultancy services are provided by sister firm, Protiviti while Robert Half supports your succession and workforce planning.

Don’t stop there, add talent across your entire organisation

Learn more about our other areas of expertise we hire and recruit within.

Technology

Risk, audit and compliance

Digital, marketing and creative

Administrative and office support

In house legal

Ready to get started?

Let Robert Half help find the talent you need. Connect with our talent solutions experts today. Hire now

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