Accounting & Finance Headhunters

Executive Search for Senior Accounting & Finance Roles in the UK

Looking to Hire Top Accounting or Finance Talent?

If you're a UK-based company seeking to hire a senior accounting or finance professional, partnering with the right executive search firm can make all the difference. Whether you're filling a critical CFO vacancy, building out your finance leadership team, or navigating a period of financial transformation, expert guidance is essential to finding candidates who not only meet the technical criteria but also align with your strategic vision.

At Elliot Marsh, we specialise in identifying and placing top-tier finance executives across a wide range of industries. With over 40 years of combined experience, we’ve earned our reputation as one of the UK’s most trusted executive search partners for senior-level accounting and finance recruitment.

Why Use an Executive Search Firm for Finance Hires?

Hiring for roles such as Chief Financial Officer or Financial Controller is fundamentally different from traditional recruitment.

These positions require:

  • Deep technical expertise in UK accounting standards (FRS, IFRS)

  • Proven leadership in managing finance teams and complex regulatory compliance (e.g. PRA, Companies Act)

  • Strategic thinking and the ability to drive business performance through data-led financial decision making

Executive search firms offer access to passive candidates not found on job boards, rigorous assessment methodologies, and a highly consultative approach to hiring.

Elliot Marsh provides bespoke search solutions tailored to your business goals, sector challenges, and cultural fit requirements.

Common Questions We Help Companies Answer “How do I find a CFO with both sector expertise and M&A experience?”

“What should I look for in a Financial Controller during a company scale-up?”

“Which executive search firms specialise in senior finance roles in the UK?”

“What are the key qualifications for a Head of Accountancy Services?”

Roles We Commonly Recruit For

We’ve successfully placed candidates in high-impact finance leadership roles across private, public, and not-for-profit sectors. These include:

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Director of Finance

Financial Controller

Head of Accountancy Services

Senior Finance Manager

Forensic Accountant

Head of Actuarial

Our rigorous search process ensures you meet only the most qualified candidates—professionals who are not only technically sound but also aligned with your culture and growth objectives.

Why Elliot Marsh? Proven Track Record: Over four decades of finance-specific executive search expertise.

Industry Insight: Deep understanding of evolving financial regulations and market dynamics.

Bespoke Solutions: Every search is customised to your role, sector, and strategic goals.

Confidentiality and Discretion: Trusted by FTSE-listed firms, SMEs, and private equity-backed companies.

When you need to get it right the first time, Elliot Marsh delivers. We don’t just fill roles—we build long-term leadership capacity.

Click here to book a free, confidential, no-obligation consultation, or
email us at info@elliotmarsh.com or
call us on 0207 206 1206.

  • CONSULTANT SPOTLIGHT

    Alison Ryan

    Alison has 25 years’ experience in the recruitment and headhunting market has enabled her to gain a thorough understanding of a vast range of market sectors as well as successfully delivering new business across all business sizes.

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WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

"I have no hesitation in recommending Elliot Marsh as an expert recruiter that identifies the best staff"

"It is very refreshing that we can rely on a specialist sector recruiter to identify the right people suitable to help our business grow."

"Having worked with Elliot Marsh for in excess of 5 years I have found them to be a consistent, highly committed, professional and motivated recruitment company."

"We were delighted with the whole process and we felt comfortable in the knowledge we were appointing from the very best available talent. We will certainly be using Elliot Marsh Ltd in the future."