We are proud to be one of the most established and experienced finance recruiters in the East Midlands.

Our passion for building authentic and long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates has enabled us to make great strides in the London market. Meaning we’re now one of the quickest-growing financial recruiters in the greater London area.

We specialise in the following key areas of accountancy and finance:

Finding your
perfect fit

As leading finance recruiters we commit to fully integrating ourselves into the industry. We continually track market trends and emerging opportunities, so that we can ensure that the service we offer is aligned with our clients’ needs.

Working with companies of varying sizes from SMEs right up to international enterprise-size businesses, we use a variety of techniques to attract the right candidates for each vacancy, ensuring we get the perfect fit every time.

Ryan Jaiswal COO at Distinct

Championing careers
in finance

We believe that the heart of every successful job offer is genuine human connection. This is why we spend time getting to know each and every candidate before recommending job opportunities. This ensures that our candidates feel heard, understood and valued, whilst also ensuring we match the right candidate to the right role.

Jordan Leonardi - Talent Acquisition Consultant

Now supporting accountancy practice job searches

Finance has consistently formed the foundation of our organisation, initially in the East Midlands and more recently, in our London expansion. Consequently, stepping into the accountancy practice market felt like the next natural step.

Eager to support all candidates across the finance sector, we’re extending our assistance to accountancy career moves. Whether you’re searching for a more vibrant workplace or a role promoting a better work-life balance, we’re here to help.

Your FAQs

Our vacancy salaries typically start at around £20k+ and our executive search specialists commonly recruit roles up to £200k. Job titles on a permanent and interim basis include:

Payroll Clerk
Purchase Ledger
Credit Controller
Assistant Accountant
Finance Analyst
BI or Mi Analyst
Data Insights Manager
Management Accountant
Finance Business Partner
Finance Manager
Financial Controller
Head of Finance or Accounting
Finance Director
Chief Financial Officer
Financial Accountant

We’ll take the time to get to know your business up-front. This means that we can ensure we’re sourcing professionals who fit your job specification as well as your culture. Our thorough brief also ensures that we bring your opportunity to life when speaking to prospective candidates. 

Our candidate attraction resources include:

  • Video advertisements
  • Sponsored job board coverage (we’ll pay the premium on national platforms to ensure your vacancy is seen)
  • Candidate referrals
  • The combined strength of our network and long-lasting relationships

 

Our services also include registration checks where necessary and managing your job offer.

We partner with a range of notable brands, including Boots, Next, Dunelm, Costa Coffee, Experian, East Midlands Rail, Loughborough University, Capital One, The Inkey List, Frasers Group, Games Workshop, Marks Electrical and 200 Degrees Coffee – to name but a few!

We’re proud to champion the senior interim market across the finance industry. In recent years, we’ve seen more demand for day rate and fixed-term contracts and have everything in place to ensure this is a smooth process for clients and candidates.

Common reasons for needing an interim hire may include assistance with busy periods or special projects, sickness or maternity cover and specialist skill requirements for a short period of time. Many of our clients will also hire for a temporary period before making a permanent offer. The interim finance market is fast-paced and we can be reactive if you need to hire somebody quickly. We’ll also take care of all administrative responsibilities, such as:

  • Candidate registration
  • Eligibility requirements
  • Compliance
  • References


Unsure whether a contract or interim hire might be the best solution for your business or require more information on how our process works? Our Manager of Interim & Temporary Recruitment, Claire Fletcher will be happy to set up a no-obligation chat to answer any questions. Please get in touch
here.

We support finance professionals with all qualifications, including AAT, ACA, CMA, ACCA, QBE, ATT and CIPFA. Prior experience either from a job or placement year will be advantageous in your job search. Unfortunately due to working VISA requirements, we are unable to support candidates who do not live in the UK or have the right to work in the UK. 

Our candidate services are completely free. This includes:

  • Free CV and LinkedIn profile advice
  • Thorough interview preparation
  • Clear communication at every step 
  • Offer negotiation 

 

As part of our after-care, we’ll keep in touch to ensure you’re happy in your new position.

Hybrid is currently the most common type of role we recruit for, with many of our London-based clients requiring 1-2 days in the office. Full-time office roles still very much have a place within the industry and in our experience, fully-remote roles are not very common.

The EMFA takes place in Nottingham city centre in the month of June. We advertise the award categories and entry requirements from February, with tickets going on sale in April of that year. Distinct does not judge any awards, these are determined by a group of impartial partners. Any East Midlands-based business may enter and we promise a brilliant night for all. 

Find out everything you need to know about the EMFA by visiting our event page.

Finance candidates

Finance Director
£ 0

Northampton

Temporary, Permanent, Contract

FCCA Qualified

Represented by

Claire
Financial Controller
£ 0

Nottingham

Permanent

ACA

Represented by

Ben
Finance Business Partner
£ 0

Derby

Permanent, Temporary, Contract

FCCA

Represented by

Ben
Financial Controller
£ 0

Leicester

Permanent

SAP, Sage Line 50, Xero

ACCA

Represented by

Ben
Finance Treasury Manager
£ 0

Derby, Chesterfield, Mansfield

Permanent

ACMA

Represented by

Ben
Finance Business Partner
£ 0

Leicester

Permanent

Hyperion, SAP, and Proactis

ACCA

Represented by

Ben

Finance jobs

£30k pro-rata  to 32 hours per week (4 days)

per year

Accounting Associate (Payroll)

Accounting Associate (Payroll) Location: Nottingham NG11 6JS, Hybrid Hours: Part-time, 32 hours per week (4 days) Salary: £30k pro-rata Role Overview: Responsible for processing UK payroll and various...

£30,000 - £40,000

per year

Pricing Manager

Pricing Manager Location: Based in Bingham, NG13, Hybrid (1-2 days WFH) Working Hours: Standard working hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Salary: £30k – £40k Holiday Allowance: 33...

£65,000 - £75,000

per year

Financial Controller

Financial Controller – Birmingham – £65 – £75,000 (DOE) + Benefits Are you a strategic financial leader ready to take charge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for...

£65,000

per year

Project Accountant

Project Accountant | Growing Professional Services SME Hybrid | Central Derby £55,000 – £65,000 + Bonus (10-20%) + Benefits A newly created role, high-level exposure, and the chance...

£40,000 - £50,000

per year

Interim Assistant Financial Controller

Interim Assistant Financial Controller An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Interim Assistant Financial Controller to join a growing, successful, and friendly business based in North Mansfield. This...

£50,000 plus quick progression

per year

Assistant Financial Controller

Finance Manager – North Mansfield Location: North Mansfield Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm or 9:00 am – 5:30 pm Salary: Up to £50,000 +...

Finance team

25 years experience

Julie Brown

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Finance
Specialises in senior finance and accountancy recruitment, permanent

Isabella Bailey

Talent Acquisition Consultant
Finance
Specialises in clerical, part-qualified finance (temp, contract and perm – up to £35k) and office support (temp & contract) recruitment
13 years experience

Henry Clarkson

Talent Acquisition Director
Finance
Specialises in qualified and part-qualified recruitment, permanent & contract | £35k – £55k
12 years experience

Michelle Cracknell-Leafe

Talent Acquisition Partner
Finance
Specialises in interim finance across all areas
22 years experience

Claire Fletcher

Divisional Director
Finance
Specialises in senior interim finance across all areas | £250-day rate plus
10 years experience

Ben Love

Lead Talent Acquisition Director
Finance
Specialises in senior finance and accountancy recruitment, permanent | £55k – £200k
16 years experience

Alex Alcock

UK Growth & Strategy Director
Accountancy Practice | Executive search
Specialises in tax recruitment, handling roles of all levels from PQ to Partner level hires.

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