We Are Sewell Wallis

Your partner of choice for Accountancy & Finance, HR and Executive level talent.

Who are we?

We're experienced recruiters who pride ourselves on knowing our clients and candidates inside out. Our approach works, evidenced by our repeat business and candidates that come back to us consistently for career advice.

With offices based in Sheffield and Leeds, we cover the whole of Yorkshire and beyond, specialising in Finance, HR and Business Support, Third Sector and Executive level roles.

We're passionate about business and about people, and we love bringing the two together. If you're looking for a recruitment partner that will work to find the best results for your business, and consultants who care about your career, you're in the right place.

What’s your specialism?

Accountancy & Finance

Our team are finance experts, working on roles from transactional level through to C-suite and anything in between. We have an in-depth understanding of the finance industry, we're technically astute and possess extensive market knowledge and wide-reaching finance networks.
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HR & Business Support

Excellent operational support elevates a company, and we can provide you with HR, sales, marketing or office management talent to help your business grow. Going beyond skills and experience, we dig deeper, into cultural fit, attitude and motivation of candidates to ensure long-term, successful placements.
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Not For Profit

We work in partnership with many of the region’s not-for-profit organisations. These ongoing relationships are a testament to our understanding and appreciation of their unique requirements, complexities and financial obligations. We have a broad candidate base who can bring commercial insights to the public and third sectors.
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Executive

Our executive team work with some of the most experienced and talented executive candidates, pairing them with leading businesses across Yorkshire and beyond. We immerse ourselves in the small details of your business, developing a thorough understanding of your needs, and ensure we tell your story in an engaging and effective way.
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Find your perfect role

More Jobs
Leeds, West Yorkshire

Senior Accountant

£40000 - £50000 per annum
Senior Accountant for a Professional Services business in Leeds.
Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Head of Finance

£85000 - £90000 per annum
Sewell Wallis are proudly representing our client, a large-scale not for profit organisation with their search for a Head of Finance. Reporting to the Finance Director, this role is a key leadership role and requires a self-motivated, impactful, qualified accountant, with strong experience in financial reporting, financial processes and controls, and change management.
Leeds, West Yorkshire

Facilities Administrator

£23000 - £28000 per annum
Sewell Wallis are working with an innovative and forward-thinking business based in Leeds Centre who are currently looking for a Facilities Administrator to join their team. The business offers a relaxed, down-to-earth environment and looks after its staff regarding progression and development. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of the business.

The Sewell Wallis approach

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Hannah Bateman: Business Manager

Client Case Study: Long-lasting relationships

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International Equal Pay Day: what's it all about?

Today is International Equal Pay Day; a significant date on the global calendar with the intention of raising awareness about the fact the gender pay gap continues to persist in the modern world. There shouldn’t be a gender pay gap, but whilst there is, days like today will serve as a reminder of this economic disparity and also of the continued efforts needed to achieve pay equity across the globe.
Staff retention: making sure your finance team stick around

Staff retention: making sure your finance team stick around

Growth and recruitment are always forefront in managers minds, but employee retention should also be something you keep as a priority. The overall staff turnover rate across the UK as of 2023 was approximately 34%. Whilst the finance industry tends to have a lower turnover rate compared to other sectors, retaining talent across accountancy and finance is critical; the costs of replacing staff can be a lot higher.
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