We Are Sewell Wallis

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

Who Are Sewell Wallis?

Accountancy & Finance, HR and Business Support Specialists

Based in Sheffield and Leeds, Sewell Wallis are industry leaders, connecting businesses with exceptional talent across Yorkshire. Whether you're seeking top professionals in finance, HR, business support or talent for your executive team, we have the expertise to deliver tailored recruitment solutions to you.

A Recruitment Agency with a Difference

We're built on building relationships, striving to truly understand out clients and candidates. We've earned our reputation as a trusted recruitment agency in Sheffield and Leeds. Repeat business and long-term candidate partnerships are the foundations of our business.

Why Choose Sewell Wallis?

We're passionate about business and people, with dedicated consultants across both Sheffield and Leeds offices, who'll go above and beyond to understand your needs. Whether you're looking for expert career advice, or a reliable recruitment partner, you've come to the right place.

Want to work for us? We're hiring in Leeds and Sheffield.

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

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Sheffield, South Yorkshire

IFRS 16- Project Accountant

£60000 - £65000 per annum
Sewell Wallis are currently recruiting for an experienced and commercially minded IFRS16 Project Accountant to join a fast-paced, forward-thinking organisation based in Sheffield. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant with strong technical expertise in lease accounting and financial reporting to take ownership of a high-profile project. The role will suit someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys working autonomously, and has a proactive, hands-on approach.
Sheffield, South Yorkshire

HR Advisor

£30000 - £35000 per annum
Sewell Wallis is currently supporting a well-established Sheffield, South Yorkshire-based organisation, which is looking for an HR Advisor to join their team on a permanent basis. The successful HR Advisor candidate will support the General Manager with all HR related processes and queries.
Worksop, Nottinghamshire

Supplier Risk and Compliance Administrator

Up to £25000 per annum
Sewell Wallis is working with a well-established, internationally recognised organisation based in Worksop, Nottinghamshire. They're currently looking to appoint a Supplier Risk & Compliance Administrator on a temporary basis for 4 months, to support their busy teams within procurement and finance.

The Sewell Wallis approach

SW Case Study: Lewis Walker

Lewis Walker: Finance Consultant

SW Case Study: Hannah Bateman

Hannah Bateman: Business Manager

Client Case Study:  Long-lasting relationships

Client Case Study: Long-lasting relationships

Celebrating 18 years of Sue Wallis: reinventing a business

Celebrating 18 years of Sue Wallis: reinventing a business

Three Sewell Wallis employees sit in an office, having an amicable discussion.

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