Considered recruitment,
without the noise.

A founder-led recruitment partner specialising in finance, accountancy and head office roles for organisations where hiring decisions really matter.

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Abbeygate Search is a specialist recruitment partner focused on finance and accountancy, with trusted support across wider head office roles where there is clear alignment. Every assignment is handled personally from brief through to offer, with an emphasis on judgement, discretion and long-term fit.

No handovers. No volume targets.
Just searches handled properly.

Positioning

Abbeygate Search works with organisations that value thoughtful hiring decisions - from owner-managed businesses through to more established teams.

While finance and accountancy are the core specialism, Abbeygate also supports select head office roles where trust is established and the brief calls for a considered, hands-on approach.

What this feels like
  • Personal handling from start to finish
  • Considered searches, not mass outreach
  • Clear advice, even when it’s uncomfortable
Who Abbeygate Works With

Most clients are owner-managed or PE-backed businesses with lean finance teams - where every hire has real impact.

Abbeygate works across both permanent and temporary recruitment, with finance as the core focus, while also supporting select head office hires once trust is established.

Candidates

More than a job description.

If you’re exploring your next move, you’ll find a more straightforward experience here.

Honest conversations. Clear feedback. No pressure to move unless it’s right.

Most roles sit within finance and accountancy, with occasional head office opportunities where there’s a clear fit.

If staying put is the right move, we’ll say so.

How searches are approached

Listen first

Time spent understanding the role, the business, and what success actually looks like before anyone is approached.

Search carefully

Targeted outreach and considered shortlists, rather than broad advertising or mass approaches.

Advise honestly

Clear, balanced feedback throughout, including when expectations need adjusting.

Deliver properly

Calm execution through interview process, offer, acceptance and onboarding.

If you’re hiring and want a more thoughtful approach, get in touch.

We’ll respond personally and discreetly.

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