Candidates - Accountancy & Finance Recruitment

At Farrer Barnes, you're more than just a CV — you're a professional with ambitions, values, and potential. Whether you're searching for your next move or exploring new directions, we're here to guide, support, and represent you every step of the way.

We specialise in recruitment across accountancy, finance, HR, and education leadership, offering access to exclusive roles with trusted employers throughout the UK.



What We Offer

Specialist Opportunities
We recruit for roles at all levels, from newly qualified professionals to senior leadership positions, across both public and private sectors.

Tailored Career Advice
We take the time to understand your experience, goals, and what matters to you — whether it's progression, flexibility, culture, or salary.

Discreet, Honest Representation
We only share your details with employers after discussing the opportunity with you first. No surprises, no pressure — just clear, open communication.

Access to Hidden Roles
Many of the positions we fill are never advertised. Our long-standing client relationships mean we can introduce you directly to decision-makers.

Long-Term Support
We’re not here for one placement. Many of our candidates return to us throughout their careers — as applicants and later as hiring managers.



Roles We Recruit For:

  • Finance Managers & Directors

  • Management & Financial Accountants

  • Payroll and Bookkeeping Professionals

  • HR Advisors, Managers & Directors

  • CFOs, COOs & Senior Leaders

  • School Business Managers & MAT Executives

  • Audit, Tax & Practice Roles (All Levels)



Take Your Next Step with Farrer Barnes

Whether you're actively looking or just considering your options, we're here to help.

Featured Jobs

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Partner Designate/ Director

London
£80000 - £130000 per annum
I am working exclusively with a highly successful, modern accountancy practice in Central London, backed by private equity, as they look to appoint a Partner /...

Audit Manager

West Kent
£55000 - £70000 per annum
Farrer Barnes is delighted to be supporting a well-established and growing chartered accountancy practice in Tonbridge, Kent, in their search for an Audit Manager. This...

Practice Senior

West Kent
£45000 - £55000 per annum
We are working with a boutique, specialist accountancy firm that is highly regarded and a genuine leader in its field, to recruit an experienced Practice...

School HR Manager

Surrey
£25 - £30 per hour
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably experienced HR Manager to join my client on a temporary basis, an educational institution based in Surrey. ...