- Where You Achieve Success in Career & Thrive in Business
Building Futures in Accountancy Recruitment
At Hinds Connect, we go beyond traditional public practice recruitment by acting as trusted advisors with over 20 years of industry expertise. Our mission is to connect ambitious accountancy firms with talented professionals across the North West, creating opportunities that strengthen businesses and support long-term career growth. We specialise in key roles across the sector, including Accounts semi senior jobs, Accounts senior jobs, Client accountant jobs, Client manager jobs, and a wide range of other accountancy practice jobs. Recruitment is not just about filling vacancies; it is about finding the right fit that fuels development, reduces hiring risks, and ensures lasting impact. As dedicated accountancy recruiters, we combine data-driven search, deep industry knowledge, and a people-first mindset to deliver placements that align with business goals, culture, and vision for the future. Many firms return to us because our proactive, insight-led approach consistently brings the right people at the right time.
Driving Careers and Strengthening Businesses
Behind every successful hire is a thoughtful process built on trust, precision, and care. We offer more than connections; we provide value through targeted talent searches, personalised career guidance, and long-term partnerships built on collaboration. Candidates benefit from CV support, interview coaching, and clear pathways to progression, while firms gain access to professionals who contribute to sustainable growth. With insights on industry trends, salary expectations, and hiring strategies, Hinds Connect equips both employers and job seekers to thrive in a competitive market shaped by technology, compliance shifts, and evolving business needs. Our focus is simple yet powerful: matching ambition with opportunity to build stronger futures in accountancy.
- Connecting Skills with Opportunities
Why It Matters?
We go beyond traditional recruitment by using insight-led strategies to connect firms with professionals who truly align with their vision. Our focus is on relevance, quality, and long-term success.
Our methods combine data-driven search, industry knowledge, and a people-first mindset to ensure every placement supports growth and stability.
We reduce hiring risks and deliver lasting results. Many firms rely on us repeatedly because our accountancy recruitment approach consistently brings them the right people at the right time.
- How We Add Value
Recruitment That Builds Futures
Targeted Talent Search
We go beyond databases, using networks, insight, and strategy to connect you with accountancy professionals who bring real value to your business.
Career Growth Guidance
Candidates receive personalised support, from CV advice to interview coaching, ensuring they’re confident and fully prepared.
Commitment to Partnerships
We focus on trust and collaboration, creating long-term relationships that continue to deliver results year after year.
Your Growth, Our Mission
Behind every successful hire is a thoughtful process built on trust, precision, and care. At Hinds Connect, we understand that no two businesses or candidates are the same. That’s why our recruitment solutions are designed with individuality in mind—matching ambition with opportunity in a way that drives real growth. From identifying accountancy talent to guiding candidates through each stage of the process, we ensure every step is clear, strategic, and impactful.
We don’t just fill roles, we strengthen futures. With over two decades of expertise in accountancy and finance recruitment, Hinds Connect brings unrivalled market knowledge and insight into every partnership. Our mission is to connect firms with professionals who not only meet requirements but also contribute to lasting success. Whether it’s a single placement or a long-term hiring plan, our approach ensures results that align with your goals, culture, and vision for the future.
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£90,000 pa • Hybrid/Remote • Flexible Working
Shape financial strategy at the heart of the UK's creative economy.
Our client is the leading independent network for the UK’s Creative Industries. They champion, connect, support, and invest in the people and businesses that drive one of the most dynamic sectors of the economy. Their goal is simple: to cultivate a world where creativity is championed, valued, and nurtured.
They now seek a strategic, commercially minded Finance Director to partner with the CEO and Executive Team, guiding long‑term financial direction and ensuring the organisation’s continued resilience and impact. This is an opportunity to help steer a mission‑driven organisation at a pivotal moment of growth.
The Role
As Finance Director, you will provide strategic financial leadership across the organisation, provide rigorous assessment of commercial opportunities, shape the financial strategy and strengthen financial governance, insight, and decision‑making.
Finance Director Key Responsibilities
- Lead Financial Strategy: Develop and deliver a multi‑year financial strategy aligned to organisational goals.
- Ensure Financial Integrity: Oversee financial governance, statutory compliance, and transparent reporting.
- Drive Performance: Monitor key financial drivers, optimise resource allocation, and support ambitious but sustainable growth.
- Board Reporting: Provide clear, timely and strategic financial insight to the CEO, Executive Team, and Board Committees.
- Manage Risk & Resilience: Lead cashflow planning, risk assessment, and long‑term financial sustainability.
The ideal candidate
Essential
- ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant with significant senior‑level leadership experience
- Proven ability to design and deliver financial strategy in a growing or evolving organisation
- Strong commercial judgement with experience in income diversification
- Deep understanding of governance, compliance, financial controls, and risk
- Excellent communicator, able to engage and influence senior stakeholders
- Strategic thinker who can translate vision into actionable plans
Desirable
- Finance Director experience in the creative industries, investment funds or not-for-profit sector.
- Knowledge of modern finance systems (e.g., Xledger) and CRM platforms such as HubSpot
What's on offer
A people‑first culture with a genuine commitment to employee wellbeing, including but not limited to:
- 35‑hour working week
- Flexible hours between 8am–8pm
- Hybrid/remote working
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising to 30 days with service)
- 5% employer pension contribution
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- BUPA medical insurance (from year 1)
- Enhanced family‑friendly policies
- Additional paid leave (birthday, mental health day, volunteer day, Christmas closure)
- Summer Fridays (3pm finish, July–August)
Why this role?
This is a rare opportunity for a Finance Director who wants to shape long‑term strategy, strengthen organisational impact, and play a key role in supporting the UK’s creative ecosystem. Your leadership will influence not only financial outcomes, but the creative talent, innovation, and entrepreneurship that this organisation enables.
If you are ready to lead with strategic clarity, commercial insight, and purpose, please get in touch.