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
Salary description
£35000.00 - £45000.00 per year