For Clients
Specialist Recruitment for Accountancy Practices & In-House Tax Teams
Technical fit. Cultural fit. Long-term value.
I work with accountancy practices and in-house tax teams across the North West, Yorkshire and North East, helping them identify and secure professionals who can make a genuine long-term contribution.
With over 12 years of specialist recruitment experience and more than 200 successful placements, I bring established market relationships, detailed sector knowledge and a proactive approach to every search.
Rather than relying solely on advertised vacancies and active applicants, I approach the wider market to identify professionals whose technical experience, motivations and career ambitions align with your requirements.
My Approach
A considered approach to every search.
1. Listen
I begin by understanding the detail behind the hire: your business, team, working environment, expectations and what a successful appointment needs to achieve.
2. Search the Market
I map the market and draw on my specialist network to reach professionals who may not be actively looking or visible through traditional advertising.
3. Curate
Quality matters more than volume. I personally assess every candidate and present a carefully considered shortlist, with clear reasoning behind each introduction.
4. Stay Involved
I remain closely involved throughout interviews, offers, notice periods and onboarding, providing support beyond the placement.
Specialist Areas
Recruiting Audit, Accounts & Tax Professionals Across Northern England
Accountancy Practice
I recruit across audit and assurance, accounts and business services, practice tax, advisory, payroll and bookkeeping, covering appointments from part-qualified professionals through to senior leadership and partner level.
In-House Tax
I support hiring across corporate tax, indirect tax and VAT, international tax, transfer pricing and employment tax, including Tax Manager, Head of Tax and Tax Director appointments.
What Clients Value
Trusted by the Businesses I Work With
I believe successful recruitment is about developing long-term relationships and understanding what makes each business different. Much of my work is built on repeat business, recommendations and established relationships.
Ben is an excellent tax recruiter, kind, patient, supportive and really listens, ensuring your next role or next employee is perfect. He doesn’t just try and fill a role, he cares enough to make sure it’s the right fit for both parties. He really knows the tax market and is very professional in his handling of cases. I would definitely recommend regardless of which side of the table you’re on.
Melanie Donegan
Head of Personal Tax, Sedulo Accountants
Ben has always been very supportive and responsive in his approach. He has a strong understanding of in-house tax roles, and local candidates. We would use for specialist tax roles.
Mark Kearsley
Tax Partner, DSG Accountants