Managing Recruitment Consultant - Finance

Managing Recruitment Consultant - Finance
Future Divisional Leadership Opportunity
Accountancy & 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 Doing
Phase 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 ambassador
Phase 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.