Managing Recruitment Consultant – Finance

Company: Search
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Location: East Sussex
Job Description:

Managing Recruitment Consultant – FinanceFuture Divisional Leadership OpportunityAccountancy & Finance Division | Brighton (Hybrid Working Available)35,000 – 45,000 Basic Salary + 4,800 Car Allowance + Uncapped Commission (receive up to 40% of billings – easily earn 100,000+) + Excellent Benefits

Build, Lead and Shape a High-Performing Finance Recruitment Team

Henderson Scott’s Accountancy & Finance division is entering a major growth phase, and we are seeking an established Managing or Principal Consultant with leadership ambition to help expand and shape our Finance offering across the Southeast.

This role offers a defined pathway into senior leadership, supported by experienced divisional leadership, executive backing and significant business investment.

Why This Is a Career-Defining Opportunity

At Henderson Scott, leadership is developed through performance, investment and structured progression.

Our Accountancy & Finance division has a strong market presence and is now positioned for strategic growth, offering the successful individual the opportunity to play a key role in scaling the division and influencing long-term direction.

What This Means For You* Clear pathway toward Divisional leadership and senior management* Investment and support to build and grow a specialist team* Backing from the wider Search Recruitment Group and Private Equity partners* Autonomy to shape market strategy, team structure and client engagement* A high-performance, collaborative environment where senior consultants are empowered to operate strategically

What’s In It For You?* Market-leading earning potential* Competitive base salary* Car allowance* Uncapped commission structure with strong long-term earning opportunity* Clear and structured leadership progression pathway* Hybrid and flexible working model* Established brand, infrastructure and cross-division collaboration

What You’ll Be DoingPhase 1 – Personal Billing Leadership* Owning and scaling a high-value Accountancy & Finance desk* Recruiting senior finance professionals across the South East market* Developing long-term partnerships with finance leaders and organisations* Acting as a senior market presence and brand ambassadorPhase 2 – Team Growth & Strategic Leadership* Supporting hiring, onboarding and performance development* Mentoring and developing consultants within the division* Working with senior leadership to shape divisional strategy* Driving Henderson Scott’s market reputation across the Accountancy & Finance sector

This role evolves as you grow – transitioning from individual excellence to team leadership and divisional ownership.

Who We’re Looking For* An experienced recruitment professional with:* Strong and consistent billing history* Experience operating at Senior, Principal or Managing Consultant level* Clear ambition to step into leadership* Strong commercial awareness and market credibility* A collaborative and values-led leadership style

If you are ready to build something you can own, step into leadership with genuine support and accelerate your long-term career within a high-growth recruitment business, this is an outstanding opportunity.

Apply online or contact Alex Bourne at (url removed) for a confidential discussion.

Henderson Scott – Always Raising the Bar

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Posted: March 17th, 2026