Business Details
22 Years
experience
Trusted Financial Recruitment Experts in Blackburn
Established in 2004, AFR Consulting has become a leading financial recruitment agency serving Lancashire and North Manchester. Our director-led approach prioritises quality over quantity, combining personal service with professional expertise. With over two decades of local market knowledge, we specialise in connecting accounting professionals with businesses across all sectors. Our team of seasoned consultants brings deep industry insights, having successfully placed candidates in roles ranging from entry-level clerks to senior finance directors. We pride ourselves on understanding both client needs and candidate aspirations, ensuring optimal matches.Our reputation for honesty and market expertise has been built through consistent delivery of tailored recruitment solutions. We maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends to provide accurate guidance for career moves and hiring strategies. Our approachable manner and commitment to long-term relationships have made us a trusted partner in the region's accountancy community. We serve businesses from start-ups to listed companies, offering both temporary and permanent placement solutions. Our success stems from balancing technical expertise with character assessment to ensure cultural fit in every placement.
Services
Financial Recruitment
Accountancy Recruitment
Candidate Placement
Client Services
Career Management
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years' experience in financial recruitment across Lancashire
- Our director-led service ensures personal attention to every placement
- We maintain extensive local market knowledge of accountancy professionals
- We specialise in matching technical skills with cultural fit
- Our consultants have placed candidates at all levels from clerks to directors
What people say
Efficient and professional
Supportive throughout process
Kept updated regularly
Secured perfect role
Career match makers
Services
Financial Recruitment
We specialise in placing finance professionals in permanent and temporary roles across Lancashire. Our consultants match candidates' technical skills with organisational culture for optimal placements. We serve businesses from SMEs to listed companies seeking qualified accountants and finance staff.
Accountancy Recruitment
Our dedicated service connects accounting professionals with suitable vacancies in the North West. We handle roles from entry-level clerks to senior finance directors, ensuring candidates' qualifications align with employers' requirements while maintaining personal service standards.
Candidate Placement
We provide tailored job matching for accountancy professionals, leveraging our regional network to find suitable positions. Our process includes CV advice, interview preparation, and ongoing support throughout the application journey for finance professionals.
Client Services
We offer comprehensive recruitment solutions for businesses needing finance staff, from payroll clerks to financial controllers. Our services include candidate screening, market salary advice, and cultural fit assessment to ensure long-term successful hires for accounting roles.
Career Management
We provide career advice for finance professionals seeking progression, including market trend insights and interview preparation. Our consultants offer honest assessments of candidates' skills to guide appropriate career moves within the accountancy sector.
People
Simon Speak
Director & Senior Recruiter
Simon specialises in mid to senior-level finance placements across Lancashire. With recruitment experience since 1998, he focuses on matching candidates with suitable roles while advising businesses on talent acquisition strategies in the accountancy sector.
Tammy Smith
Director and Senior Recruiter
Tammy handles transactional-level accountancy roles and junior management positions. With 26 years' recruitment experience since graduating in 2000, she established AFR's junior division in 2008 and specialises in placements up to 40k in Lancashire.
Questions
What areas do you cover for financial recruitment?
We specialise in Lancashire, North Manchester, and South Lakes regions for accountancy and finance recruitment.
What levels of accountancy roles do you handle?
We cover all levels from entry-level clerks to senior finance directors and controllers.
How do you ensure good candidate matches?
We assess technical skills alongside cultural fit to ensure long-term successful placements.
What makes your recruitment approach different?
Our director-led service combines personal attention with professional expertise in finance recruitment.
How quickly can you help fill a finance vacancy?
With our established local network, we often make successful placements within days of registration.
Can you help with temporary finance staff needs?
Yes, we provide both temporary and permanent placement solutions for accountancy roles.
