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Welcome to Addington Ball

We are a professional services provider specialising in recruitment within the Finance and Accountancy sector.

Recruitment has and always will be a people business. Our focus is on building long-term symbiotic relationships with genuine interest, understanding and a collective goal.

We are fully aware that finding the right people and staff is essential for any business. In a fast-moving and increasingly competitive market, and with so many different avenues and opportunities for candidates to explore, we will partner with you to provide a solution tailored to your specific business needs.

And if you’re a jobseeker thinking about that next career move and your longer-term ambitions, we’re here to guide and advise and may well be recruiting for your next role!

We continually deliver on our values of providing the highest quality service, with complete transparency and authenticity in an enjoyable manner.

We have decades of experience and a proven track record so please get in touch as we’d love to work with you.

Sectors We Cover

Latest Jobs

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Accounts Semi-Senior

Leicester/Leicestershire/

£30,000 - £38,000 per year study support & career growth

Are you a Practice Accountant studying towards your professional qualification? You won't want to miss this...

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Semi Senior Accountant

Coventry/West Midlands/

£30,000 - £40,000 per year car, study, bonus, free lunches!

Looking for a firm that truly values your growth, work-life balance, and career progression? Join an accountancy firm where over 90% of clients are high-growth businesses, meaning you'll work on rewarding, impactful projects that develop your expertise fast.

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Assistant Management Accountant

Hatfield/Hertfordshire/

£30,000 - £35,000 per year Study support

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Management Accountant to join a well-established and dynamic multi-site business based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. This key role will involve supporting the Management Accountant with month-end activities for the group, as well as working closely with the Accounts Payable and Receivable teams.

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Accounts Assistant

Shrewsbury/Shropshire/

£28,000 - £32,000 per year study, progression & hybrid

Have you ever milked a cow? Harvested crops? Or ever driven a tractor? This may well be of interest to you...

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Tax Senior

Shrewsbury/Shropshire/

£30,000 - £36,000 per year hybrid, bonus & progression

The Tax Senior opportunity will provide you with the prospect of evolving your tax knowledge, primarily focusing on personal tax compliance for a rich and varied portfolio.

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Senior Tax Manager

Northampton/Northamptonshire/

£65,000 - £85,000 per year hybrid & Partner track

A Partner track opportunity that blends advisory projects with complex compliance challenges!

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Testimonials

“I highly recommend Addington Ball and found their approach to be very thorough and diligent. They took the time to understand the needs of the role and they were always on hand to answer questions throughout the process.”

ManufacturingHead of Finance

"Ashley is a recruiter who fully understands your requirements. He respects timeframes and is prepared to go the 'extra mile'. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone seeking the right finance hire for their business."

RetailCEO

“We are a stable team but when I have needed to recruit we always go to Richard. He listens to our requirement and recommends candidates that fit the brief. We have always managed to find the right candidate through Richard.”

FMCGGroup Finance Director

"I have had the pleasure of working with Ash as a both a candidate and a recruiter. As a candidate I found him to listen carefully to my needs and understand my future career aspirations. Ash stands head and shoulders above the rest."

HealthcareCFO

"I strongly recommend Richard if you are a senior level appointment. Richard is different. He knows "our world" more than most recruiters. He has now found me my perfect position. Since joining, I realised Richard got it just right."

Tax AdvisoryPartner

"Luke was the consummate professional in every interaction we had. He has a refreshing, no nonsense approach to recruiting. He has helpful resources that supported preparation for my interview. I wish all recruiters were like him.

Public PracticeAssociate

“Ashley helped me secure my current role, a role that has significantly changed my life for the better. His professionalism, friendly manner, guidance and advice are second to none - Highly recommended to anyone looking for a new role.”

ConsultancyProject Management Accountant

“It was an absolute pleasure to work with Ashley - seamless communication and always kept me informed. I highly recommend Addington Ball to anyone who is looking for a job change or employers who need candidates for their open roles.”

Data Analytics & Business IntelligenceSenior Manager

“Ashley placed me in a senior finance role in what was a seamless process from start to finish. After being placed, Ashley maintained contact to get updates on how it is all going - a sign that he genuinely cares which is fantastic.”

DistributionFinance Controller

"We have benefited greatly working with Richard and his team for over ten years. Richard has appointed many of our key management and this success has been driven by his attention to detail and the level of candidates he provides."

Facilities ManagementManaging Director

"Richard guided me through an application & interview process in a short turn-around, and was helpful and professional throughout. His interview tips and advice were very useful in focusing my preparation. Thoroughly recommended."

Membership OrganisationGroup Financial Director

"My candidate experience was incredibly positive, from initial discussions to advice and support throughout. Richard was friendly and approachable throughout, and accommodated any requests in order to assist my decision making process"

Accountancy PracticeDirector, Tax and Treasury

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Meet the Team

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Ashley Ball

Director

Finance & Accounting Recruiter for SME, Private Equity Owned / PE backed, Private & Listed businesses and the Accountancy Profession (Practice).

Richard Davies

Director

Connecting FDs & FCs to experts in accountancy in the Midlands | Financial & Management accountant professionals I ACCA I CIMA I Specialist Financial Recruitment

Luke Scale

Recruitment Consultant

Addington Ball specialise in recruiting accountancy & finance professionals working within FTSE 350 organisations, blue chip businesses, small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and firms of accountancy practices.

Peter Bristow

Senior Consultant

With over 25 years of experience in finance recruitment, I specialise in connecting businesses with top talent, ranging from recently qualified accountants to CFOs. I’m committed to offering a personalised approach, ensuring I understand the specific needs of both clients and candidates to achieve the perfect match.

Case Studies

Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce

Tailored project for this Accountancy Practice

Knowledge Hub

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11.02.25

Candidate Testimonial Ishika Klair

Luke was brilliant with the help he provided me with to secure my next role. Everyone at Addington ball were super helpful and very supportive, they were very quick to help me find a suitable role. I would definitely recommend Addington Ball if you are looking to secure your next role in accountancy.

11.02.25

Candidate Testimonial Aria Ostvari

Luke has been instrumental in helping me secure my first job in finance. He provided exceptional support at every stage, both before and after the interview process, offering valuable tips and guidance on structuring my questions during the interview. His professionalism was evident throughout.

11.02.25

Candidate Testimonial Sam Hodgson

Luke was fantastic in helping me secure my new role, he provided me with a lot of information to help me understand the role and what I was applying for.

Adding Quality

Welcome to Addington Ball

Sectors We Cover

Finance

Accountancy

Tax

Addington Search

Latest Jobs

Accounts Semi-Senior

Semi Senior Accountant

Assistant Management Accountant

Accounts Assistant

Tax Senior

Senior Tax Manager

Testimonials

ManufacturingHead of Finance

RetailCEO

FMCGGroup Finance Director

HealthcareCFO

Tax AdvisoryPartner

Public PracticeAssociate

ConsultancyProject Management Accountant

Data Analytics & Business IntelligenceSenior Manager

DistributionFinance Controller

Facilities ManagementManaging Director

Membership OrganisationGroup Financial Director

Accountancy PracticeDirector, Tax and Treasury

Meet the Team

Ashley Ball

Richard Davies

Luke Scale

Peter Bristow

Case Studies

Knowledge Hub

Candidate Testimonial Ishika Klair

Candidate Testimonial Aria Ostvari

Candidate Testimonial Sam Hodgson