Senior Recruiter

Posted 3 hours 20 minutes ago by Meraki Talent

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Midlothian, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH120
Job Description

We are looking to hire an experienced recruiter to join our Edinburgh-based team, specialising in senior appointments across the UK's leading Chartered Accountancy firms.

This is not a volume recruitment role.

We operate exclusively at the senior end of the market, delivering Senior Manager, Director, and Partner-level appointments across:

  • Audit
  • Tax
  • Corporate Finance
  • Accounting Services
The Role:

You will work within a highly specialised team, partnering with some of the UK's most reputable accounting firms, supporting them on strategic hires that shape the future of their businesses. The role will focus on:

  • Delivering retained and contingent searches at senior level
  • Building long-term relationships with Partners and senior stakeholders
  • Managing end-to-end recruitment processes with a consultative approach
  • Identifying and engaging high-calibre candidates across themarketContributing to the continued growth and positioning of the team
What Makes This Di ferent:
  • Senior market focus - you will operate at Director and Partner level, not junior placements
  • Relationship-led - long-term partnerships over transactional recruitment
  • Consultative approach - advising clients on structure, hiring strategy, and market insights
  • Established client base - access to leading firms across the UK
  • Quality over quantity - fewer roles, higher impact
About You:

We are interested in individuals who:

  • Have experience within professional services or finance recruitment
  • Are comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders (Director / Partner level)
  • Take a consultative, relationship-driven approach
  • Are commercially minded and motivated to build a long-term desk
  • Value quality of work over volume
The Opportunity:

This is an opportunity to join a team that is:

  • Well-positioned in the market
  • Operating on high-value, senior mandates
  • Focused on long-term growth and credibility

You will have the platform to build your own network within the senior accounting market, supported by an established brand and client base.