Senior Recruitment Consultant - Accounting & Finance

About the Role

A specialist finance recruitment firm based in Colchester seeks an experienced Senior Recruitment Consultant to join their expanding team. This role focuses on recruiting high-quality accounting and finance professionals for dynamic companies ranging from startups to PE and VC-backed fast-growing businesses. The position offers flexible working arrangements, a competitive base salary, and an uncapped commission scheme.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities while managing and nurturing existing client relationships.
• Recruit and place senior accounting and finance professionals, including CFOs, Finance Directors, Financial Controllers, and Management Accountants.
• Oversee and expand a diverse client portfolio, including start-ups, scale-ups, and investor-backed companies.
• Source, engage, and secure top talent within the mid-to-senior level finance sector.
• Establish yourself as a trusted consultant and build a strong personal brand in the evolving high-growth finance market.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum of three years of recruitment experience in accounting and finance sectors.
• Proven track record of successful billing and business development.
• A consultative and relationship-focused approach with clients and candidates.
• Highly motivated, commercially savvy, and driven to develop professionally.

Benefits and Perks

• One of the industry's most attractive commission structures.
• Private health insurance coverage.
• Gym membership included.
• Clear opportunities for advancement in a meritocratic environment.
• Work with some of the most exciting and fast-moving businesses in the finance sector.
• An entrepreneurial and supportive workplace culture free from corporate bureaucracy.