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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

Commercial Finance Manager
£ 0

Nottingham

Permanent

Oracle, Sage, and Hyperion Financial Management

CIMA

Represented by

Ben
Financial Accountant
£ 0

Nottingham

Permanent

IFRS Accounting

ACCA Qualified

Represented by

Henry
Finance Business Partner
£ 0

Derby, Nottingham, Leicester

Temporary, Permanent, Contract

Alteryx, Power BI, Tableau, and Excel

ACA

Represented by

Claire
Commercial Finance Analyst
£ 0

Leicester

Permanent

Advanced user of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, Frequent user of SAP and BI Analyser

Represented by

Isabella
Credit Controller and Accounts Assistant
£ 0

Nottingham

Temporary, Permanent, Contract

Sage 200, Confident Excel use

Coventry University Graduate Professional Accounting BA (Hons)

Represented by

Isabella
Finance Business Partner
£ 0

Derby, Nottingham, Leicester

Permanent

Manufacturing sector

CIMA

Represented by

Henry

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£25,000-£30,000

per year

Finance Assistant – Accounts & Compliance

Finance Assistant – Accounts & Compliance

...

£40,000 plus hybrid working

per year

Finance Analyst (M&A Integrations)

Finance Analyst – M&A Integrations Salary: Up to £40,000 + a fantastic benefits package. Location: Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid role based in Loughborough (only one day...

£85,000

per year

Finance Operations Manager

An inspiring and collaborative environment fosters a sense of belonging for all. We’re committed to our values and putting people ahead of profit. An established and stable business...

£12.00 - £12.79

per hour

Accounts Payable Assistant

Accounts Payable Assistant (3-Month Temp, Potential for Permanent) Location: DE24 Job Type: Temporary (3 Months), potential for permanent Join this 4-person finance team seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant...

£65,000

per year

Finance Business Partner

A true commercial partnering opportunity. Influence, Challenge, Contribute. The role, Finance Business Partner… a role where you will be at the heart of an extremely successful multi revenue...

£55,000 - £65,000

per year

Finance BP

Distinct is pleased to be supporting a UK-wide business in the recruitment of an interim Finance Business Partner. We are seeking candidates who are available to start at...

Finance team

Isabella Bailey

Talent Acquisition Consultant
Finance
Specialises in clerical finance and part-qualified recruitment
13 years experience

Henry Clarkson

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

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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