Public Accounting Recruitment Consultant

About Taylor Hawkes Ltd

• Taylor Hawkes is a specialist recruitment consultancy with an established reputation in the professional services market. We partner with a wide range of public accounting firms across both the UK and U.S., from boutique practices to top-tier and mid-tier firms. Due to continued success and growing demand, we’re now seeking an ambitious Public Accounting Recruitment Consultant to join our high-performing team.

Whether you're an experienced recruiter or a professional with a background in client-facing roles within public accounting, finance, or consulting, this is a unique opportunity to enter a rewarding recruitment career with international scope and excellent earning potential.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing the full recruitment life cycle for public accounting roles in both the UK and U.S. markets
• Building and maintaining relationships with accounting firms and candidates at all levels
• Head hunting, sourcing, and engaging top-tier candidates through proactive outreach and market insight
• Developing new business and growing client accounts with a consultative, strategic approach
• Staying informed on industry trends, seasonal demand, and market movements across UK and U.S. accounting sectors
• Delivering a high-touch, advisory service to both clients and candidates

What We’re Looking For

We are open to two types of candidates:

Experienced Recruiters:

• 1+ years in a 360-recruitment role (professional services preferred)
• Proven billing success and strong business development skills
• Commercially aware, target-driven, and a strong communicator

Professional Services Background:

• Experience in a client-facing role within public accounting, audit, tax, or similar professional services
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Motivated by high earnings and rapid career progression
• Interest in U.S. markets or international recruitment is a plus

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission (realistic OTE £70k-£100k in Year 1)
• Access to a strong network of U.S. and UK public accounting firms
• Rapid promotion potential with a clearly defined progression structure
• Office-based role within a collaborative, high-energy environment
• Regular team incentives, social events, and international travel opportunities
• Industry-leading recruitment tools and full operational support