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Sewell Wallis are a leading, Yorkshire based Finance, Accounting and HR recruitment agency with offices in Sheffield and Leeds. We haven&rsquo;t reinvented recruitment, we just do it better.

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At Sewell Wallis, we are committed to championing DEI in the workplace. We understand that fostering an inclusive culture isn&rsquo;t just about meeting standards, it&rsquo;s about creating environments where individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities can thrive. Our DEI strategy ensures that every member of our team, every client, and every candidate we work with feels valued, heard, and respected.Why is DEI Important? The importance of DE&amp;I (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) cannot be overstated. In today&rsquo;s rapidly changing world, businesses that prioritise DEI in the workplace are better equipped to foster innovation, improve employee satisfaction, and drive long-term success. By embracing diverse perspectives, we can enhance collaboration, creativity, and decision-making processes.For us, DEI is a continuous journey. We are constantly reviewing and evolving our practices to ensure we are not only meeting the current needs of our business but also contributing to a broader societal shift towards greater fairness, representation, and equality.Our DEI Commitment at Sewell Wallis At Sewell Wallis, we recognise that creating a truly inclusive environment requires more than just policy&mdash;it requires consistent, intentional actions. We actively work to: Partnering with Sewell Wallis for DEI-Focused Recruitment If your organisation is committed to embracing DEI and creating a more inclusive workplace, Sewell Wallis is here to support you. We offer DEI in the workplace consultation and recruitment solutions that align with your organisation&rsquo;s goals, ensuring that your recruitment strategies foster diversity, equity, and inclusion at every level.Start your DEI journey today&nbsp; Get in touch with us to learn how we can help you implement effective DEI strategies in your recruitment process and build a more inclusive, equitable workforce.

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At Sewell Wallis, we do recruitment a little differently We haven’t reinvented recruitment, we just do it better.

At Sewell Wallis, we do recruitment a little differently. Our team are genuinely interested in helping you succeed. We value quality over quantity, working in partnership with you to get the best results first time. By working closely with our clients and candidates, we can offer tailored solutions to your recruitment problems. Our consultants are specialists in their sectors, possessing in-depth technical knowledge and a detailed understanding of the current recruitment market. If you&rsquo;re looking for a recruitment partner who are invested in your success, give us a call.If you work with us as a client, you&rsquo;ll soon realise we want to tell your story. We dig into your history, your culture and your growth plans to allow us to position you properly to the candidates we approach for you. We won&rsquo;t just send generic job specs; we&rsquo;ll work with you to find out what your ideal candidate looks like and what their background should be. We&rsquo;ll keep you informed at every stage of the process, with regular check-ins and onboarding assistance for your new hires if you need it. Our clients come back to us time and time again because we listen first and only send the candidates that fit.As one of our candidates, you&rsquo;ll receive an honest and transparent service from our consultants. We&rsquo;re dedicated to matching you with your ideal role and won&rsquo;t push you into a role that didn&rsquo;t feel like it was a good fit. Because we spend so much time getting to know the gritty details of the roles we&rsquo;re working on, we can tell you everything you need to know upfront, so you can make an informed decision as to whether you&rsquo;d like to put yourself forward for the role. If it&rsquo;s not the right fit, we&rsquo;ll go away and keep an ear to the ground for you. And if you&rsquo;re worried you won&rsquo;t be kept in the loop, don&rsquo;t be &ndash; we&rsquo;ll always call you back!

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At Sewell Wallis, we understand how important your career is to you. Whether you&rsquo;re looking for jobs in Sheffield or jobs in Leeds, our team of experienced consultants is here to listen, guide, and support you every step of the way. We believe recruitment should be a partnership, not a one-size-fits-all process. Our consultants take the time to understand your career aspirations, from the type of role you&rsquo;re aiming for to the qualifications you want to pursue. We also prioritise what matters most to you, such as finding a role that aligns with your skills, ambitions, and desired work-life balance. Looking for a job can feel overwhelming, but at Sewell Wallis, we make the process simple. From helping you polish your CV to preparing you for interviews and negotiating the best package, we&rsquo;re with you every step of the way. Our easy to talk to consultants will make sure you're kept in the loop, with honest feedback and practical advice to help you succeed. Our specialist recruitment consultants focus on finding the perfect match for roles in Accountancy &amp; Finance, HR and business support, Not-for-Profit, and Executive-level positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we&rsquo;re perfectly placed to connect you with opportunities across Yorkshire and beyond. When it comes to advancing your career and finding the best jobs in Yorkshire, you&rsquo;re in safe hands with Sewell Wallis. Let us help you take the next step with confidence and secure a role that&rsquo;s right for you.

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At Sewell Wallis, we are experts in accountancy and finance recruitment, delivering exceptional talent to businesses across Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, and Manchester. Whether you&rsquo;re looking for a permanent hire or need interim support to bridge a gap, our team of experienced consultants is here to help. As a leading accountancy and finance recruitment agency, we pride ourselves on our deep industry knowledge and extensive network of professionals. Our consultants have years of experience placing qualified, part-qualified, and transactional-level professionals into roles that align with both technical requirements and company culture. For Employers When you partner with Sewell Wallis, you&rsquo;ll work with specialists who understand the unique challenges of the accountancy and finance sectors. From navigating market trends to sourcing niche skill sets, our consultants are dedicated to ensuring your recruitment project is seamless. We provide tailored solutions, keeping you informed at every stage of the process, so you can make confident hiring decisions. For Candidates If you&rsquo;re a finance professional seeking your next opportunity, our consultants will provide a personalised service that puts your career goals first. Whether you&rsquo;re looking for a step up in your career or a role that offers greater work-life balance, we&rsquo;ll help you find the perfect fit. Our in-depth understanding of the technical aspects of the finance sector means we can offer practical advice and deliver results that meet your expectations. For businesses and candidates alike, Sewell Wallis is the trusted partner in accountancy and finance recruitment. Let us connect you with the opportunities or talent you need to succeed.

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At Sewell Wallis, our specialist team in HR recruitment, marketing recruitment, and purchasing recruitment is committed to helping businesses grow by sourcing the right talent. Whether you need permanent staff or interim cover for a project, we have the expertise to deliver tailored solutions for your operational needs. We work across a broad range of disciplines, including HR, purchasing, operations, administration, and marketing, placing candidates at all levels, from entry-level roles to C-suite positions. Our wide-reaching network and years of industry experience allow us to identify the best candidates who align with your specific business requirements and culture. For Employers Partnering with Sewell Wallis means you&rsquo;ll work with a team that understands the critical importance of cultural fit and long-term success. Our consultants are experts in HR recruitment, marketing recruitment, and purchasing recruitment, ensuring that we find candidates who will thrive in your organisation. We take the time to understand your business and recruitment goals, ensuring a smooth and effective hiring process that adds value to your team from day one. For Candidates If you&rsquo;re looking to take the next step in your career, we&rsquo;ll match you with the perfect role, whether it&rsquo;s in HR, administration, or purchasing. Our consultants focus on your personal development and long-term career growth, offering tailored advice and access to a wide network of businesses in the region. Whether you're seeking entry-level positions or senior roles, we&rsquo;ll help you find opportunities that align with your skills and aspirations. At Sewell Wallis, we pride ourselves on delivering the best candidates for HR recruitment, marketing recruitment, and purchasing recruitment. Let us help you elevate your business with the right talent.

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At Sewell Wallis, we understand the unique challenges of public sector recruitment and not-for-profit recruitment. Whether you&rsquo;re looking to fill a crucial role or need support with a strategic hire, our consultants take the time to immerse themselves in your organisation's story. We are driven by your success, ensuring that every recruitment solution we offer is aligned with your values and long-term objectives. As your recruitment partner, we believe in keeping you informed at every stage of the process. You&rsquo;ll never feel out of the loop. Our commitment is to provide you with the highest level of service, ensuring that your needs are always at the heart of what we do. For Employers When you choose Sewell Wallis for public sector recruitment or NFP recruitment, you gain access to a broad and diverse candidate base. Our network includes professionals who bring a wealth of commercial expertise to the public and not-for-profit sectors, enabling your organisation to attract high-calibre individuals who can drive impact and transformation. We&rsquo;ve worked with a range of prestigious clients across the not-for-profit sector, including nationally recognised charities, central and local government agencies, and educational institutions. Our team understands the complexities of recruiting within these sectors, and we tailor our approach to ensure you find candidates who not only meet your technical requirements but also fit seamlessly into your organisation&rsquo;s culture and values. For Candidates When you work with us as a candidate, we&rsquo;ll get to know you as a person, not just as a CV. Our not-for-profit recruitment consultants are dedicated to helping you find the perfect role that aligns with your skills, passions, and career aspirations. We focus on matching you with opportunities that offer not only career progression but the chance to make a real difference in the public or not-for-profit sectors. We&rsquo;ll support you throughout the recruitment process and even beyond placement to ensure you&rsquo;re happy with your new role. With Sewell Wallis, you&rsquo;ll always have a partner who&rsquo;s invested in your success.

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At Sewell Wallis, we focus on executive recruitment and executive search across Yorkshire, using our regional expertise and extensive networks to find top-tier leadership talent for your organisation. Our team has years of experience in search and selection, honing the skills needed to identify the right candidates who will lead your business to long-term success. We work in true partnership with you, taking the time to immerse ourselves in your business&rsquo;s history, structure, and market position. This thorough understanding allows us to find the best leadership fit for both your company culture and future objectives. Whether you&rsquo;re looking for senior executives, directors, or C-suite leaders, we ensure that the candidates we connect you with align with your strategic goals and vision for the future. For Employers As experts in executive recruitment and search, we leverage our deep knowledge of the region to help you build leadership teams that can drive your business forward. Our consultants are dedicated to working closely with you throughout the process, from initial search through to offer and beyond. We don&rsquo;t just aim to fill a role; we focus on creating long-term success for both your organisation and the candidate. With an extensive network across finance, HR, and operations, we have access to a broad pool of exceptional talent who can make an immediate impact. Our approach to executive search is built on understanding your unique needs, which allows us to identify candidates who not only have the technical skills but who also share your values and vision. For Candidates If you&rsquo;re an executive looking to take the next step in your career, Sewell Wallis offers unparalleled expertise in executive search. We work with top-tier companies across the region, offering leadership opportunities that align with your career aspirations. Our team is here to support you throughout the recruitment process, ensuring a smooth transition and long-term career success. Get in touch with Sewell Wallis today to discover how we can help you build exceptional leadership teams with the right talent for your business.

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Why Join Our Team? At Sewell Wallis, we do things a little differently. If you're exploring careers in recruitment and want to be part of a company that values its people, we&rsquo;d love to hear from you. We believe in empowering our employees, offering them the trust and freedom to deliver strong outcomes while recognising their hard work. This approach helps us build a high-performing culture where everyone can thrive. We support our staff in their personal and professional development, offering training in recruitment competencies, leadership, management skills, and EDI understanding. Whether you&rsquo;re experienced or new to the industry, we invest in your growth. How to get into recruitment? If you&rsquo;re passionate, driven, and committed to personal growth, we can help you start your journey in recruitment. We don't focus on daily call targets or rigid KPIs, instead prioritising performance and results, which allows you the autonomy to work in a way that suits you. Our culture promotes individuality, accountability, and pride in the work we do. We work on a hybrid basis, focusing on achieving results and providing exceptional service rather than tracking metrics like emails sent or calls made. We also celebrate everyone&rsquo;s successes with a strong commission structure and regular company-wide events, ensuring that hard work is rewarded. At Sewell Wallis, we believe in supporting our people&rsquo;s well-being. Our management team is mental health first aid trained, and we encourage open, honest conversations about mental health and workload. We&rsquo;re passionate about maintaining a healthy work-life balance, so you&rsquo;ll rarely find anyone here feeling overwhelmed or overworked. If you&rsquo;re asking yourself, &ldquo;Is recruitment a good career choice?&rdquo;, the answer is yes! At Sewell Wallis, you&rsquo;ll find a supportive, vibrant, and dynamic team that helps you grow, delivers results, and takes pride in creating opportunities. Whether you&rsquo;re an experienced recruiter or a newcomer to the industry, we&rsquo;re always looking for talented individuals who want to make an impact. So, if you're ready to explore careers in recruitment and work in an environment that champions personal development and autonomy, drop us a line. We&rsquo;d love to get to know you.

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Lucy joined Sewell Wallis in 2013 and has over 10 years&rsquo; experience specialising within Accountancy &amp; Finance recruitment. Now as a Director of the business, she demonstrates her passion, drive and love for recruitment through the strong relationships she continues to build across Yorkshire.She now manages the Leeds office which is now a team full of lively, dedicated and high achieving consultants. Lucy focuses on the senior finance market and thoroughly enjoys engaging with business leaders, many being candidates that she has previously supported across multiple sectors within blue chip and SME organisations. &nbsp;Out of work Lucy has her hands full with her daughters Amelie and Sienna, not forgetting her Golden doodle Maisie! She is a regular Glastonbury goer and loves spending time with her friends at the weekend, especially when it involves a large New Zealand Sauvignon!

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