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.
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.
Find out moreHR & 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.
Find out moreNot 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.
Find out moreExecutive
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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More Jobs
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Accounts Payable Clerk
£26000 - £28000 per annum
Sewell Wallis is currently recruiting for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a well-established business based in Leeds City Centre on a 6-month contract, with the potential to go permanent.
The role has arisen during a period of growth, and the successful candidate will join a friendly and supportive team with excellent employee benefits.
Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Finance Manager
£30000 - £35000 per annum
Sewell Wallis is partnering with a thriving business based in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, which is recruiting a Finance Manager due to continuous growth. They are looking for someone to work on a part-time basis for 24-30 hours for a full-time salary equivalent of up to £35,000. This role would suit someone confident in taking sole responsibility for transactional finance within a business.
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Credit Controller
£25500 - £27000 per annum
Sewell Wallis is recruiting for a global firm in the heart of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, which is looking for an experienced Credit Controller. This business operates in 40+ countries and has well over 50 offices worldwide.
Due to expansion, this company are looking for an experienced Credit Controller to join the team and chase debt for overdue invoices. In an ideal world, you will be an experienced Credit Controller who isn't afraid to get on the telephone and recover the debt.
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