Business Details
27 Years
experience
Expert Accountancy Recruitment in London
Established in 1999, we are a boutique recruitment consultancy specialising in placing Accountants and Finance professionals within SMEs across London and beyond. Our founder, Leslie Walters, brings 30 years of industry experience, having previously worked at KPMG and served as Secretary to the Forum of Professional Recruiters. We pride ourselves on offering a tailored service that adapts to individual client needs, combining deep sector knowledge with a consultative approach. Our reputation for delivering high-calibre candidates is evidenced by long-standing client relationships and consistent referrals from accounting firms and industry partners. We prioritise understanding both business requirements and candidate aspirations to ensure successful, lasting placements.With a focus on SMEs, we provide agile recruitment solutions that larger corporate agencies often cannot match. Our commitment to excellence has resulted in a 95% client retention rate and numerous success stories across diverse sectors including travel, hospitality, and technology. We support candidates throughout their career journeys, offering expert guidance on interview preparation and market trends. Our fee structure remains competitive while maintaining transparency, with no hidden costs for our core services. Backed by decades of experience and a robust network, we remain dedicated to exceeding client and candidate expectations.
Services
Accountancy Recruitment
Finance Staffing
SME Recruitment
Career Consultation
Interview Coaching
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- 30 years of specialist experience in accountancy recruitment
- Personalised service tailored to SME requirements
- Deep understanding of finance roles in growing businesses
- Proven track record with 95% client retention rate
- Founder previously served as Secretary to UK Professional Recruiters Forum
What people say
Excellent candidate selection
Deep sector understanding
Personalised approach
Successful long-term placements
Strong industry reputation
Services
Accountancy Recruitment
Specialist recruitment for accountancy roles from trainees to FDs. We focus on matching SME requirements with professionals who understand business growth challenges. Our process combines sector expertise with rigorous candidate assessment to ensure cultural and technical fit. Clients benefit from our deep market knowledge and extensive network.
Career Consultation
Personalised career guidance for finance professionals. We provide market insights, salary benchmarking, and interview preparation tailored to individual aspirations. Our consultants help candidates articulate their value proposition while aligning with realistic market opportunities. This service covers all career stages from qualification to executive level.
People
Leslie Walters
Founder
With 30 years in accountancy recruitment, Leslie established Arlington in 1999 after KPMG experience. He served as Secretary to UK Professional Recruiters Forum and specialises in matching finance talent with SME needs across diverse sectors.
Questions
What sectors do you specialise in?
We focus on SMEs across travel, hospitality, property, technology, and professional services sectors.
How do you ensure candidate quality?
Our rigorous assessment process evaluates technical skills, cultural fit, and career motivations through structured interviews and reference checks.
Do you work with start-ups?
Yes, we specialise in supporting growing businesses at all stages from early-stage ventures to established SMEs.
What regions do you cover?
Primarily London and South East England, though we handle nationwide assignments for specialist roles.
How quickly can you fill roles?
Average placement time is 4-6 weeks depending on role complexity and market availability.
Do you offer salary benchmarking?
Yes, we provide up-to-date market data to ensure competitive and realistic remuneration packages.