
Career Development
Adlestrop Consulting.
A committed, thoughtful and a refreshingly different recruiter
In professional services recruitment the concept of relationship building is rare, particularly before a commitment to go on the interview.
We’re invested in your career, not just your next role.
As career engineers, we help you design, build, and implement a strategy that supports your long-term ambitions. With deep sector expertise and a personalised approach, we provide the guidance and insight you need to achieve your professional goals — on your terms.
Obviously, if you have already made the decision to look at other opportunities, then Adlestrop Consulting is perfectly placed to help you achieve your objectives.
See how we have helped other candidates.

“We work with candidates to understand their personal and professional aspirations to provide them with tailored advice on their long-term career plan.”

Unrivalled Insight, Independent Advice
We offer candidates access to market intelligence and insight that few others can match, built through our trusted network of senior leaders, board members, Managing Partners and National Heads at many of the UK’s most recognised professional services firms.
Sometimes the best step in your career is to stay put — to gain further experience, broaden client exposure, or build new skills that will strengthen your position for future opportunities.
Our advice is independent and honest. If we believe it isn’t the right time to move, we’ll tell you.
We act as a sounding board, giving you space to explore ideas, test your thinking, and receive candid feedback. Whether it’s how the market may view you, or how a particular firm might respond, we’ll provide the perspective you need to make confident, well-informed decisions.
“I’m very happy with my placement—especially as it marked a significant change in direction for me. Adlestrop offered a professional approach and opportunities that were aligned with my aspirations.”
Candidate
Trusted advisors
At Adlestrop Consulting we recognise the importance of being entrusted to advise you on your career. It is a responsibility that we take very seriously.
From the moment you contact us we will:
- Listen to, and hear, what you say.
- Treat you as an individual and provide bespoke advice.
- Work with you in order to help you achieve your career aspirations.
- Take the time to discuss your short, medium, and long-term objectives.

Accountancy and Finance Opportunities
What positions do we handle?
We specialise in senior-level appointments within accountancy, finance and legal services, supporting clients with strategic recruitment that goes far beyond contingent hiring.
Our work typically spans Partner through to Senior Manager roles across the UK, with particular depth of experience in the London, Midlands, North West and South West markets.
Our clients include the Big 4, Top 10 and leading independent accountancy firms, as well as boutique advisory practices, corporate finance houses and established legal firms.
This breadth of relationships gives us the reach and insight to match exceptional candidates with the right opportunities at the highest level.
Audit
Our accountancy and finance recruitment team have a wealth of experience in the audit recruitment market across the UK.
Tax
Adlestrop Consulting work with an extensive network of accountancy firms across the UK to help build their tax teams.
Corporate Finance
Our team have an eclectic network of clients in the Corporate Finance market working with the firms that our candidates really desire.
Corporate Recovery
We have a wealth of experience in the Corporate Recovery space having placed candidates with Big 4 accountancy firms, alternative finance providers as well as into the banking sector.
Business Development
We provide Sales & Business Development candidates with unique career opportunities acros the professional services sectors including accountancy, legal and private equity.
Legal
Helping you to map out your career strategy and achieve your goals in the legal sector, offering senior level opportunites with national and regional law firms.


Whether you’re looking to hire or be hired, reach out now to achieve your goals.
Where will your career take you?
- Investing time to map out ultimate career ambitions and objectives
- Map out milestones in order to progress towards goals – understand the established and well-trodden paths as well as considering alternative routes. Having Plan A, B and C.
- Thorough understanding of what is required in order to make the right next step, at the right time,
- Market value and appeal
Market Knowledge and Clarity
- Finding the right cultural fit that works for you, providing you with the platform for to excel
- Enhance knowledge of firms, their people, culture – risk only knowing the firms you work in.
- Understanding the strategic direction a firm – alignment.
Job Opportunities
Providing quality senior level career opportunities
Our focus is on providing quality senior level career opportunities with professional services firms that you want to work for.
Concentrating on a small number of high calibre clients in the accountancy and finance sectors allows us to build in-depth working relationships thus providing you with opportunities to join the very best firms to further your career.
Below is a small selection of retained and exclusive career opportunities we are working on:

Valuations Partner
Top 10 Accountancy Firm
Manchester
M&A Partner
Top 20 Accountancy Firm
Thames Valley
Head of Technical Audit
Top 10 Accountancy Firm
London
Restructuring Director
Top 20 Accountancy Firm
Midlands
TS Partner
Top 10 Accountancy Firm
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Private Client Tax Partner
Top 10 Accountancy Firm
Birmingham
Corporate Tax Lawyer
National Law Firm
Location Agnostic
Court of Protection Partner
Regional Law Firm
Cotswolds
Audit Director
Top 10 Accountancy Firm
Reading
Recent Placements
Our focus is the placement of high-calibre individuals in permanent positions throughout the UK within both the professional services sector and industry, banking and commerce.
Below is a small selection of our recent work:
Valuations Director
Top 10, London
Chief Experience Officer
Law Firm, Cardiff
Chair
Law Firm, Cardiff
CF Partner
Top 50, Birmingham
Audit Partner
Top 10, London
Business Development Partner
Top 10, Birmingham
Debt Advisory Director
CF Boutique, Birmingham
Forensics Partner
Top 10, London
Transaction Services Director
Top 10, London
Testimonials
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Case Studies
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Placement of an Audit Director, Top 10 Firm, South Coast
Overview: The candidate had been in their current role for just over 15 months. It was their first role in industry having spent 15… More
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Placement of a Tax Trainee, Boutique Accountancy Firm, Birmingham
Overview The candidate was actively seeking a new opportunity as there was no room for progression at their current firm and was seeking advice… More
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Placement of a Tax Assistant, Top 10, Birmingham
Overview At the time, our candidate was at an Independent firm where they had been for 18 months and was at a point when… More
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Placement of a Senior Manager, Top 20, Birmingham
Overview Although the candidate was not actively seeking a new role, we presented them with an attractive position that matched their personal and professional… More
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Placement of Transaction Services Manager, Top 4 Accountancy Firm, Midlands
Overview: The candidate was in their final year of their training contract at the first stages of communication with Adlestrop Consulting. Whilst they were… More
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Placement of Senior Associate, Big 4, Birmingham
Overview Adlestrop approached the candidate with a potential opportunity to join a Top 4 firm in Birmingham at a time when they were looking… More
Benefit Statements
- Finding the right cultural fit that works for you, providing you with the platform for to excel
- Enhance knowledge of firms, their people, culture – risk only knowing the firms you work in.
- Understanding the strategic direction a firm – alignment.

