Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Wins Two UK Recruitment Awards for 2026

We are incredibly proud to announce that Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions has received two awards at the Corporate Coaching and Recruitment Awards 2026:

• Emerging Recruitment Business of the Year 2026 – UK
• Candidate Experience Excellence Award 2026 – UK

Receiving either of these awards would have been a fantastic achievement. To be recognised in both categories is particularly meaningful because they reflect two things that have been central to our business from the very beginning: building a recruitment company with a clear purpose and giving candidates the support, honesty and respect they deserve.

Emerging Recruitment Business of the Year 2026

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions was created to provide a more personal and supportive recruitment service to accountancy and legal practices across the UK.

As an independent recruitment business, we understand that our reputation is built through every conversation, introduction and placement. We have always believed that recruitment should be based on genuine relationships rather than simply matching keywords on a CV with a job description.

Being named Emerging Recruitment Business of the Year 2026 – UK is an important milestone for our business. It recognises the progress we have made, the specialist knowledge we bring to the market and the trusted relationships we are continuing to develop with clients and candidates.

Our growth would not have been possible without the accountancy firms, legal practices and professionals who have trusted us to support them.

Candidate Experience Excellence Award 2026

The Candidate Experience Excellence Award 2026 – UK is especially important to us.

Changing jobs can be exciting, but it can also be uncertain and stressful. Candidates deserve to understand the role they are considering, the organisation they may be joining and what will happen at every stage of the recruitment process.

Our approach is built around clear communication, honest feedback and practical support. We take the time to understand a candidate’s experience, motivations, career goals and personal circumstances before discussing potential opportunities.

That support continues throughout the process, including:

• Discussing relevant opportunities and realistic career options
• Providing clear information about potential employers and roles
• Securing a candidate’s permission before sharing their CV
• Supporting candidates with interview preparation
• Keeping candidates informed throughout the recruitment process
• Assisting with offers, negotiations and resignations
• Remaining available during notice periods and after a candidate starts their new role

We know that we will not always be able to secure the right position for every person we speak with. However, we can make sure that candidates are treated with kindness, professionalism and respect.

This award reinforces our commitment to maintaining those standards as the business continues to grow.

A Shared Achievement

These awards may carry the Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions name, but they are shared with everyone who has supported our journey.

Thank you to every candidate who has trusted us with their career, recommended us to a colleague or taken the time to share feedback about their experience.

Thank you also to our clients for trusting us to represent their firms, introduce talented professionals and support their recruitment plans.

Every introduction, interview and successful placement has played a part in helping us reach this point.

What Comes Next?

We are delighted to receive this recognition, but our focus remains firmly on what comes next.

We will continue supporting accountancy and legal practices with the recruitment of talented professionals across the UK. We will also continue helping candidates make informed career decisions, whether they are actively searching for a new role or simply considering their options.

Winning the Emerging Recruitment Business of the Year 2026 – UK and the Candidate Experience Excellence Award 2026 – UK gives us even greater motivation to keep improving the service we provide.

From both David and Lee, thank you to everyone who has supported Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions.

We are incredibly proud of what we have achieved so far, and we are excited about the next chapter.

Looking for Recruitment Support?

If your accountancy or legal practice is looking to recruit, or you are considering your next career move, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Contact Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions to start a confidential conversation about your recruitment requirements or career plans.