About H-FTS
Legal & Accountancy Recruitment

About us
Recruiting, ethically
Trustworthy Partnerships
Our commitment to an ethical recruitment process guarantees that every interaction and decision is rooted in integrity. This approach fosters a foundation of trust with both clients and candidates, ensuring that partnerships are built on a solid, reliable basis. You'll have peace of mind knowing that your recruitment needs are managed by a team that values honesty and fairness above all.Transparent Communication
With transparency at the core of our operations, we ensure that every step of the recruitment process is clear and understandable. This openness not only builds confidence among clients and candidates but also promotes a culture of accountability and mutual respect. Our transparent practices mean you're always informed and involved, making the recruitment journey seamless and straightforward.Customised Recruitment Solutions
Our ethical recruitment framework allows us to provide a bespoke and tailored approach to each client and candidate. By prioritising genuine relationships and understanding individual needs, we craft personalised strategies that align with your unique requirements. This customised service ensures that you receive not just any solution, but the right one that aligns with your values and expectations, making the hiring process not only effective but also deeply considerate.
Meet the team

David Hawthorne-Finch Managing Director
HF Talent Solutions, led by the straight talking David Hawthorne-Finch, has been all about connecting dots in the recruitment world.
David kicked things off with a passion for guiding students into top-tier courses like CIPD, ACCA and AAT, but he didn’t stop there. By 2017, he'd dived into the world of HR with a CIPD Certificate under his belt, opening doors to the niche but vital field of veterinary recruitment.
From Vet Nurses to Clinical Directors, he's placed them all across the UK. With this experience he didn't shy away from joining a new Recruitment Start Up company and added his honest approach to recruitment to the Accountancy sector.
David's journey's been a mix of ambition, adaptability, and a keen eye for both talent and opportunity, always with a friendly, professional touch.
He launched HF Talent Solutions as a new chapter where he can support people and clients change the way they work with Recruitment Agencies and offer an honest, ethical and bespoke service by building trusted relationships.
Lee Hawthorne-Finch Director of People & Talent
HF Talent Solutions welcomed Lee Hawthorne-Finch as People and Talent Director to bring a fresh edge to how businesses train, retain and grow their people.
With 10 years of experience leading L&D strategies across sectors like retail, automotive, tech, and finance. Lee also has substantial experience of leading DE&I initiatives across organisations, removing bias from recruitment and ensuring education and inclusivity within the workplace.
From designing group-wide training programmes to shaping inclusive onboarding and mental health initiatives, Lee’s focus has always been people-first and results-driven. He's an Insights Discovery Practitioner, a certified Mental Health First Aider, making sure no one gets left behind in the pursuit of performance.
Now, at HF Talent Solutions, Lee supports clients beyond hiring; he helps shape cultures, strengthen teams, and develop future leaders. Whether it’s delivering impactful training or guiding internal talent strategy, he’s here to make people the real competitive advantage.


Boo Pawthorne-Finch
Meet Boo Pawthorne-Finch, the undisputed furry overlord of HF Talent Solutions. This whiskered recruiter extraordinaire has a paw in every aspect of the business, from screening candidates with a discerning eye to ensuring team morale stays high with perfectly timed purrs and lap naps.
Under David's watchful guidance, Boo has mastered the art of the silent judgment, making him an indispensable asset in selecting only the crème de la crème of talent. Don’t let his fluffy exterior fool you; Boo’s insights are as sharp as his claws, proving that sometimes, the best man for the job is, in fact, a cat.
