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Finance & Accounting Talent

We specialise in ‘conscious’ finance recruitment, placing pre-qualified finance professionals into accounting jobs at all levels.

Our Core3 method creates opportunities for both employees and employers, whether full or part-time, permanent or interim. Placing the right people in the right place at the right time.

Contract and interim solutions

On-demand flexible talent when you need it most. Whether that’s year end deadlines, maternity cover, or to ease some pressure on the team – we’ve got you covered.

Choose which local charity you would like us to donate 3% to after every placement and get regular updates on the impact it is having.

Permanent recruitment

Permanent solutions for finance and accounting talent. Delivering an in-depth qualitative service, within a time frame that suits you.

Finance & Accounting Jobs

52 years combined experience

  • Specialising in recruiting Finance & Accounting professionals from Management Accountants to CFOs
  • Regionally focused salary benchmarking – know your true value, and keep your team in line with the market
  • Market intelligence – keeping you informed and ahead of the curve
  • Permanent and interim talent solutions
  • Access to local think tanks and thought leadership groups
Career Coaching

We don’t just place candidates, we nurture careers.

  • Let’s create a roadmap of where you want to be and define what is possible
  • Let’s improve your CV to maximise your chance of securing interviews
  • Let’s be proactive and open doors that otherwise might be closed
  • Let us prepare you. It’s all about the detail. Go into every interview fully armed
  • Let us advise you and brush up on your interview technique
  • We will always feedback. Even if it’s not good news, it will be constructive
  • Keep in touch, even after you’ve found a role. We’d love to hear how you’re doing
Employer Brand

Use us as a platform to stand out from the crowd.

  • What is your Employee Value Proposition?
  • If there is one thing you would shout from the rooftops about your business, what would it be?
  • Let us help you define it, tell your story to candidates, and stand out from the crowd
  • Using technology to amplify your brand; dedicated landing pages, employer brand videos, virtual job descriptions, social campaigns, co-branded advertising, and thought leadership events
  • An extension of your brand and your ambassador in the marketplace

Reach the finance & accountancy professionals you are looking for.

We help you stand out from the crowd by building an Employee Value Proposition (EVP) that really resonates. Using dedicated landing pages, taster videos, virtual job descriptions, social campaigns, and co-branded advertising.

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We progress people and transform our environment. Go beyond, give back.

Quality is everything: we want every experience to feel first class, if it ever isn’t please tell us so we can get better. We do the right thing: our values guide every decision we make. Keep things simple: recruitment isn’t rocket science, so why complicate things?

It’s a Partnership: Peer-to-peer. Mutual trust. We will advise you, and we want you to help us continuously improve. An extension of your brand: Your cheerleaders in the marketplace, giving you a platform to stand out from the crowd.

We don’t like transactions: we want relationships. We’re in it for the right reasons. Open dialogue: communication is everything… whatever channels work best for you. Streamlined Processes: We manage everything for you to keep things moving, and mitigate your risk.

Candid: we’ll be straightforward and honest, always with your best interests at heart. Our pricing is as transparent as we are, haggle-free and one price for all. Aftercare: often forgotten, we want people to be happy for the long term.

3%

Each month we give our time to local community projects

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What our clients say...

The service I received from Leo and the Core3 team was exceptional. So many recruitment agencies talk the talk but few walk the walk - Leo truly listened to our requirements, challenged the brief to ensure we were clear ourselves and then stewarded us expertly through the process.

John Collins- CFO, Vivobarefoot

It was a pleasure to work with Core3 on our most recent Finance role. They took the time to really get to know our organisation and we secured a great candidate.

Emma Hussey- Finance Director, The Soil Association

A fantastic recruitment service who provided a range of high quality candidates that met our requirements. This led to a quick and efficient recruitment process, with us finding an excellent match to fill our vacancy.

Roy Stammers- Finance Director, Mewburn Ellis

Leo and the Core3 team did a fantastic job in quickly filling a crucial role and they will continue to be my go-to for any finance recruitment needs. A huge thank you to all at Core3!

Matt Coggins- Head of Finance, Water2Business

The support Core3 gave through the entire process was great and enabled us to work through the process efficiently to meet tight timescales. Following such a great outcome I would highly recommend Leo and the Core3 team.

Andrew Lloyd- CFO, Allan Webb

Core3 Recruitment are exceptional recruiters. Leo and the team really make an effort to understand the needs of the organization to ensure the candidates they put forward are both highly skilled and a great culture fit.

Rebecca Thomas- Head of People, Xledger

I really appreciate Leo’s approach to matching suitable roles and candidates, ensuring the skills and the behaviours are a strong match. Having met the wider Core3 team I can see that they share Leo’s beliefs and strategy. I’d strongly recommend using Core3.

Alasdair Hibberd- Finance Director, Flyform

I had a great experience working with Leo at Core3 to recruit two management accountants. He took on board everything we were looking for, and we had a great selection of candidates for interviews. Looking forward to working with him again!

Jonna Seavey- Head of Finance, Accurise

Couldn't be happier with Core3's performance recently when Leo helped us find and recruit two excellent new members of our team. We were so pleased we instructed us to find us a third person! Professional service with great results.

Rob Howard- CEO, Accurise

Leo and his team were great to work with, he understood the role and the candidate profile we were looking for and filled it quickly. Leo was good at communicating, always quick to respond and it was always a pleasure to talk to him. Highly recommend Core3

Hayley Bradley- Head of Finance, Neighbourly

Core3 understood us and our business, Leo managed to make the job of choosing the right candidate very hard, in the best way, by handpicking us some really good candidates. Leo asked the right questions to help us find the best fit for our role. A refreshing way to recruit.

Sally Britton- Accounts Payable Manager, Accurise

What our candidates say...

Leo at Core3 was of great help, he quickly understood my current position and the direction that I would like my career to move in and was very efficient and effective when implementing his ideas.

Callum Gladwish

Great experience all round and I managed to secure a position. Not only that but a % of their fees go to a charity of the client's choice which is a great touch and gives something back to the community. Give them a go if you’re looking for new job!

Peter Burns

I've spoken to Will from Core3 a few times as I've expressed interest in one of the vacancies that he manages. We had an initial chat about the role itself and he pitched it well and spoke about the different perks and qualities of the company - he definitely piqued my interest even further.

Louis Magos

As a candidate, I had a great experience working with Core3. They really listened to what I was looking for and proposed opportunities accordingly. They were thorough in their knowledge of their clients and roles and helped me prepare for the process.

Sonali Patel

I spoke with Will and Leo whilst looking for a new position, they were incredible not only in listening to what it was that I wanted but also in filtering through suitable positions so that I was only presented with those that felt like the perfect match.

Puv Samra

Highly highly recommend. Leo and the core3 team were fantastic in thinking about long term goals vs just my next role. We chatted about the different routes I could take and then sent across roles that fit me personally & professionally. Really happy with the position I landed and my whole experience

Anuj Yadav

Will was excellent from start to finish. Explained the role fully and made sure I was well prepared for my interview. Will kept me posted right the way through my new job search. Even a good luck text the day I started my new job. 100% recommend using Core3

A Rees

The team were incredibly friendly, professional and trustworthy. I thoroughly enjoyed working with them on my job search and can’t thank them enough for their support! I’d definitely recommend using Core3 Recruitment.

Kareem Harb

Highly Recommend! Cally was amazing, and really enjoyed the process of finding a job with her. She was always on hand whenever I needed her. Thanks Core3

Anya Milton

Cally has been a wonderful help and support in me getting a new job. Her expertise, professionalism and friendliness really made the process effortless. Thank you!

Louisa Howard

Leo has been fantastic through my search for a new role. He took the time to understand what I was looking for and suggested opportunities that fit. You can tell that he builds great relationships with his clients too and can spot where the culture matches with the candidates needs. I would highly recommend Core3

Jemma Paul

Really good agency. I received prompt updates through the recruitment process. Unfortunately I haven't been successful candidate but it would not hesitate to apply again in the future. Definitely recommend!

Ewalina Mazur

This was my first time working with Core3 and it really was a pleasurable experience. I would highly recommend Core3 and Leo to anyone looking for a finance role or who is seeking finance professionals for their business

Matthew Townsend

Highly recommend Core3. Abbie was able to give me a clear understanding of what the role would involve which really excited my interest. Abbie was fantastic throughout the experience, very friendly, helpful and approachable. Big thank you to Abbie and Core3!

Abigail Monks

Core3 were incredible not only in listening to what it was that I wanted but also in filtering through suitable positions so that I was only presented with those that felt like the perfect match.

Puv Samra

I had the best experience as a candidate with Core3. Throughout the whole process they were a great help and could not recommend them enough. A very proactive and modern style recruitment agency, definitely the best I have gone through

Sid K

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