Who We Recruit For

At Harpur we specialise in recruiting accounting personnel at all levels in permanent, temporary and contract roles across a wide range of market niches. Some examples of the sectors and positions we recruit for are as follows:

• Media and Publishing - Media Payables, Media Receivables, Work in Progress Accountants, Qualified and Part Qualified Media Accountants, Divisional Accountants and all other clerical support staff.
• Professional and Legal Services - Legal Cashiers, Legal Billers, WIP Billers, Legal Researchers, Credit Controllers and all other Accounts Managers, Qualified, Part Qualified Accountants, Graduate entry Accountants and all other clerical support staff.
• Property, Oil and Gas, Telecommunications and Retail - Oil / Joint Venture Accountants, Property Development and Property Management Accountants, Telecoms Analysts, Retail Accountants, Qualified, Part Qualified, Cashiers and all other clerical support.
• Non Profit Sectors - Income and Expenditure Accountants, Budget Managers and all other Qualified and non Qualified support staff.
• For all of the above we recruit from standard Accounts Assistants, Payroll, Treasury and Credit Control specialists to fully Qualified Accountants including Systems Accountants, Internal Auditors and Regulatory Accountants. We also help clients recruit for unusual positions outside the normal brief e.g. PA / Secretarial support to Finance Directors / Managers, Database Administrators, Analysts, Graduates and roles that combine accounts with other operational functions.

Client Services

• Specialist / One Stop Shop - We provide a 'One Stop Shop' as specialists in the Accountancy field with complete technical understanding of the area. We recruit the entire range of accounts staff from junior support levels to Directorate levels for permanent, temporary and contractual roles.
• Full Assignment Management - We like to think we are an extension of your company that is in place to minimise your time spent on recruitment and to manage the full process for you. We aim to meet all parties involved in the recruitment process which gives us a thorough understanding of your requirements both technical and personal. We then manage every aspect of the recruitment from the initial brief to placement and monitoring until completion of the probationary period.
• Interview Shortlist - We consistently provide shortlists and fill positions within 3 to 4 interviews. This is due to our to our exacting procedures that ensure the correct technical and personality fit for each position registered.
• Advice - We are happy to provide advice for our clients on accounts structures, salary levels and recruitment processes from drafting of offer letters to interview techniques; clients are also welcome to interview at our premises. We are REC members and as such we are fully up to date with critical recruitment legislation.
• Tailored Clients Service, Free Advertising and Psychometric Testing - We can provide a fully tailored client service. This can extend to free bespoke advertising or psychometric testing. We are the flexible face of recruitment and due to our Consultative approach and size, can adapt readily to our clients needs. This enables us to fill positions that may be outside the normal brief.
• Screening and Detailed CV's - We have a rigourous vetting procedure which includes telephone interview, face to face interview with at least one consultant, specific interviewing for a clients role with the respective Managing Consultant, thorough referencing, identity and eligibility to work screening. There is a strong emphasis on candidates objectives and career goals. Our understanding of our candidates is so thorough that it allows us to provide some of the most comprehensive and detailed CV information available in the industry.

Why Use Us?

Our core values contribute to our proven track record of providing accountancy recruitment solutions. They are commented on and are valued highly by our current client base and are stated by many as the reason why they continue to use us.

• Long Term Relationships - We develop long term customer focused relationships, working in close partnership with out clients; for some clients we have recruited their entire accounts department over a 20 year period.
• Honesty - Honesty is our policy and permeates all aspects of our service; clients regularly comment on how refreshing this aspect of our service is. Our sincerity is evident from the initial introduction of a new assignment where we will tell you if we can or can't be of help, to the presentation of candidate information, to the full management of the process to offer stage.
• Adaptability - We recognise that recruitment can be a variable process and our close working relationship with our candidates along with our thorough screening process helps minimise any problems that this might cause our client. We not only have a total understanding of our candidates technical level but also their objectives which can change throughout the recruitment process. Our client will always be kept up to date with any changes and as a result it is rare that a client will lose a candidate to the competition.
• Consistent Quality - We provide a highly consistent quality service due to our internal management style. Our clients have dedicated Account Managers but we have a team philosophy with full client information working behind the scenes on behalf of that client. The process is always managed by a Director and thus even if a Managing Consultant leaves the company, there is no change in service to out client.

Client Testimonials

"We have worked with Harpur for 15 years placing both permanent and temporary accounts staff. They have always understood our requirements and adhered to their promise of filling positions within three to four interviews. As a result I have used them exclusively for the last five years. I will continue to use them as they have a truly personal, honest and efficient service which I value." - Centaur Communications

"Our company have dealt with Harpur for over ten years and they have continued to place high calibre personnel in our Accounts department. They have ranged from Qualified Accountant to Clerk level and many are still in the organisation. I have also used them for temporary placements. Harpur are very straightforward. They completely understand our technical and personality requirements so I can be assured of positions being filled efficiently." - The Economist

"We are extremely happy with the service that Harpur Accountancy provide, as they always meet our needs and are consistent in the provision of candidates of the right calibre. We certainly have no hesitation in recommending them and we will continue using their service whenever the need arises". - Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton

We continue to use Harpur for our accountancy and associated vacancies. Their market knowledge has proven invaluable as we can rely on them to give us advice on salary and qualification levels; they have also proven to be very perceptive when it comes to personality assessment. Knowing that they understand the Oil Business is also comforting. They always fill the jobs regardless of the competition. - Svenska Petroleum Exploration UK