Trainee Headhunter – Accountancy & Finance Recruitment

About the role

We are looking for a motivated Trainee Headhunter to join our specialist Accountancy & Finance recruitment team. You will work closely with senior consultants to source and engage high‑quality finance professionals across the UK.

Key responsibilities

• Headhunting and engaging Accountancy & Finance professionals via phone, email and digital platforms.
• Building and maintaining strong pipelines of high‑quality candidates.
• Supporting senior consultants on live recruitment assignments.
• Sourcing and assessing candidates for specialist roles.
• Researching clients, roles and market trends.
• Working towards individual performance targets and career milestones.
• Proactively identifying and approaching top‑tier talent for exclusive roles.

Required profile

• Motivated and target‑driven mindset.
• Strong resilience and ability to handle rejection positively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly over the phone.
• Proactive attitude with a strong work ethic.
• Eagerness to learn, develop and succeed in a competitive environment.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, performance‑driven role.
• Team player with a positive and driven attitude.
• Commercial awareness with ambition to progress and increase earnings.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission structure.
• Bespoke one‑to‑one training and mentoring from experienced headhunters.
• Opportunity to work with globally recognised professional services firms, including Big 4 and Top 10 accountancy practices.
• Exposure to a specialist Accountancy & Finance recruitment market.
• Monthly, quarterly and annual incentives, including team events and experiences.
• Early finish incentives such as regular shortened Fridays based on performance.
• Collaborative and supportive office culture with modern facilities and games room.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Long‑term career progression within a growing, high‑performing business.