
Financial Services
Adlestrop Consulting.
Financial Services Talent for Accountancy Firms
Supporting firms to build, scale and position high-performing Financial Services teams across Audit, Corporate Finance and Tax.
Financial Services continues to be a strategic growth area for accountancy firms. Increasing regulatory complexity, transaction activity and demand for specialist advisory services are driving sustained investment across the sector.

Firms are prioritising Financial Services as a core market, aligning leadership and hiring to support this focus
Advisory expansion – Increased demand for Corporate Finance, Transaction Services and specialist Tax expertise
Firms want to be recognised as sector specialists, not generalists
Hiring individuals with technical and sector knowledge is critical

“We partner with accountancy firms to develop and grow Financial Services teams, supporting both immediate hiring needs and long-term sector strategy.”

Supporting firms to build specialist capability across Audit, Tax and Corporate Finance within Financial Services
Building sector capability
Supporting firms to define what a Financial Services team looks like within their business
Strategic hiring support
Aligning recruitment with growth plans, service lines and client demand
Market positioning
Helping firms build teams that enhance credibility and visibility in the sector
A balanced mix of Audit, Tax and Corporate Finance expertise
Leadership that understands both sector dynamics and commercial growth
Clear alignment between sector focus and firm-wide strategy
The ability to operate as a “business within a business”
We specialise in the following areas:
- Audit (Financial Services focus)
- Corporate Finance & Transaction Services
- Tax (Corporate, Indirect, Regulatory)
- Risk & Compliance
- Advisory & Consulting
- Business Development

Testimonials & Case Studies
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Placement of a BOS Partner, Top 20 Firm, Birmingham
For senior professionals, deciding to move firms is rarely just about finding another job. It can mean stepping away from a firm where you… More
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Placement of Head of Personal Injury, Regional Law Firm, Cotswolds
Charles took time to get to know me and my career motivations and aspirations. He was extremely knowledgeable about the firm he recommended to… More
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Placement of Transaction Services Partner, Large Independent, Birmingham
We recently supported a senior corporate finance professional in securing a newly created Transaction Services Partner role with a rapidly growing large independent firm… More
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Audit Partner, Top 10, Midlands
I am delighted to recommend Charles for his exceptional recruitment expertise. Throughout his search to find my next role, he demonstrated a deep understanding… More
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Placement of Restructuring Assistant Manager, Top 20 Firm, Birmingham
“Charles is a first rate recruitment agent. He knows all the major recruiters in the Insolvency market and has been very helpful in finding… More
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Placement of Business Development Manager, CF Boutique, Midlands
“I would highly recommend Charles in finding the right role for you. Charles takes the time to listen and know what roles are suitable,… More


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