Recruitment Services For
Legal & Accountancy Professionals Across the UK
At Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions (H-FTS), we do more than fill vacancies. We provide ethical, end‑to‑end recruitment support for law firms, accountancy practices, finance teams and professionals across the UK. From first CV review to offer negotiation and long‑term career development, our services are designed to support both clients and candidates at every stage.
Accountancy Recruitment Services
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Our accountancy recruitment team supports practices and finance teams across Yorkshire, the North West and nationwide.
Typical roles include:
- Trainee to Partner‑level accountants
- Audit & accounts, tax, bookkeeping, payroll and management accounts
- Practice‑based and in‑house finance roles
We work with independent practices and Top 40 firms, matching qualified and part‑qualified accountants with the right culture, progression and rewards.
Legal Recruitment Services
We specialise in recruiting solicitors, legal executives, paralegals and legal support staff for law firms and in‑house teams across the UK.
Typical roles include:
- NQ to Partner‑level solicitors
- Litigation, family, private client, commercial & corporate, employment, property and immigration
- Legal executives, paralegals and legal assistants
Whether you’re a Legal 500 firm, boutique practice or growing in‑house team, we’ll help you build a high‑performing, values‑aligned legal team.
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Free 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, Transparent 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.
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.