LEGAL AND ACCOUNTANCY RECRUITMENT SERVICES

ACROSS THE UK

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions provides specialist recruitment support to UK law firms and accountancy practices. We help independent, mid-tier and growing firms recruit experienced professionals across Legal Practice, Accounts, Audit, Tax, Bookkeeping and Payroll.

Whether you are looking to strengthen your team or take the next step in your career, you will receive friendly, professional and transparent support throughout the recruitment process.

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ACCOUNTANCY PRACTICE RECRUITMENT SERVICES

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We recruit experienced professionals for independent, mid-tier and Top 40 Accountancy Practices across Yorkshire, the North West and the wider UK.

Accountancy Practice Roles We Recruit:

  • Trainee and part-qualified accountants through to managers, directors and partners
  • Accounts, Audit and General Practice positions
  • Personal Tax, Corporate Tax and Mixed Tax roles
  • Bookkeeping, Payroll and Outsourcing positions
  • AAT, ACA, ACCA, ATT and CTA qualified and part-qualified professionals

We take time to understand each practice’s client portfolio, technical requirements, team culture and progression opportunities before introducing suitable candidates.

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Accountancy Recruitment - Yorkshire

Accountancy Recruitment - North West England

 

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LEGAL PRACTICE RECRUITMENT SERVICES

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We recruit experienced legal professionals for independent, mid-tier and Legal 500 law firms across London, Yorkshire, the North West, the Midlands and the wider UK.

Legal Professionals We Recruit:

  • Solicitors from NQ through to Senior Associate, Legal Director and Partner level
  • Chartered Legal Executives, paralegals and legal support professionals
  • Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Family, Private Client and Employment Law
  • Residential and Commercial Property, Construction and Corporate and Commercial Law
  • Other specialist Legal Practice positions based on each firm’s requirements

We take time to understand each firm’s practice areas, technical requirements, team culture and progression opportunities before introducing suitable candidates.

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FREE CAREER SUPPORT FOR CANDIDATES

Free CV Reviews & Feedback Reports

We review your CV in detail and provide honest, constructive feedback so it reflects your experience, strengths and goals. You’ll receive a clear report outlining what to keep, what to improve and how to tailor it for specific roles.

Interview Preparation & Coaching


From competency‑based questions to partner‑level interviews, we help you prepare with role‑specific guidance, mock questions and feedback. Our goal is to make sure you walk into every interview prepared, calm and confident.

Offer Negotiation & Salary Advice


We act as your advocate during offer stages, helping you understand market salary ranges, benefits and progression. We negotiate on your behalf to secure a fair, competitive package that reflects your value.

Career Development Support


Whether you’re planning a move in six weeks or six months, we’ll talk through your options, progression routes (NQ to Partner / Trainee to Director) and what experience you may need to reach your long‑term goals.

ETHICAL AND CONSENT-LED RECRUITMENT

We never submit a CV without written candidate consent, and we communicate openly with both sides throughout the process. With a 100% client retention rate and award‑winning service, H‑FTS is built on long‑term relationships, not quick wins.
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Support for Clients Beyond Recruitment

Our partnerships with clients go beyond sending CVs. We help you strengthen your hiring process, improve retention and position your firm as an employer of choice.
Job Description & Advert Support
We refine role profiles and adverts so they reflect the reality of the role, your culture and what matters to today’s legal and accountancy professionals.
Interview Process & Candidate Experience

Advice on interview structure, assessment tasks and feedback to ensure candidates feel respected, informed and engaged throughout the process.
Market Insights & Salary Benchmarking

Up‑to‑date insight on salaries, benefits and candidate expectations across legal and accountancy markets, helping you remain competitive.
Flexible Payment Options for Independent Practices

For smaller firms, we offer payment plans to make high‑quality recruitment more accessible while protecting cashflow.