Business in Reading & The Surrounding Area

As a business owner based in Reading, you will already know that the city is a great location for those looking to expand their business. The easy access to a high achieving pool of talent in Reading gives any business a natural advantage when it comes to scaling. You know that the right people are out there, but where do you begin when it comes to financial recruitment in Reading?

Whether you are looking for a Finance Director, a Head of Finance or even need to consider the future format of your finance team, Artemis Clarke can help.

While Reading is probably most famous for its yearly festival, its location with easy commuting and transport links along the M4 corridor ensures that Reading is a desirable location for many professional people.

Thanks to the early establishment of International Computers Limited and Digital Equipment Corporation within the town, Reading has a long history of significant involvement in the development of the IT sector. Although both of these businesses have since been absorbed by larger organisations, their respective offspring, Fujitsu and Hewlett-Packard still have local operations and continue to attract many other high-tec businesses and talented people to Reading.

With a university winning awards in STEM subjects – including 2022’s Best Science Project award from the Times Higher Education awards*, Reading is continuing to develop as a hub of ideas and creativity, with many start-ups and SMEs choosing to begin their journey and grow within the community.

*THE STEM project award – University of Reading

Financial Recruitment in Reading

Experienced senior finance leaders to support your business through scaling, investment and transformation in Reading’s dynamic market.

Strategic, long-term finance leadership for Reading growth.

Whether you are looking for a Finance Director, a Head of Finance or even need to consider the future format of your finance team, Artemis Clarke can help.

*THE STEM project award – University of Reading

“The Assessment Process, the speed of service, and the quality of the candidates that get put forward. It saves having to go through a whole load of CVs. With Artemis Clarke you get the CVs that are appropriate. One of the standout features of working with a specialist is that you tend to get a good quality set of candidates, and usually more than one good candidate that could do the job. This has happened both times I’ve worked with Artemis Clarke as a client. One of the things that appeals is their Assessment Process. It’s very good. The other thing is that you get a sense that there’s a real understanding of what’s required, not only in terms of the skills, but the type of person required. “

Steve Potter | Finance Director

Why Hire a Permanent Finance Professional?

Long-Term Business Stability

Secure continuity through dedicated oversight

Risk Management & Compliance

Identify and manage financial risks early

Scalability & Operational Efficiency

Build robust systems for future growth

Our Approach to Reading Financial Recruitment

Stage 1

Finance Team Consultation

We begin with a deep dive into your Reading-based business. Our Finance Team Diagnostic Session helps us understand:

Your company’s financial goals and challenges in the Reading market
The ideal profile for your CFO, Finance Director or Head of Finance based in London
Whether you need a full-time permanent leader (Reading) or an interim/fractional option

Stage 2

Executive Search

With a clear understanding of your Reading business needs, we conduct a highly-focused search, using our network of senior finance professionals in Reading, plus executive search capabilities to find the best-fit leader.

Stage 3

5-Stage Candidate Assessment

Every shortlisted Reading-candidate undergoes rigorous evaluation to ensure they meet your standards:

Key Criteria Screening – Matching experience and qualifications to your business needs
Aptitude and Technical Assessments – Evaluating finance knowledge, intelligence test
Bookeeping Assessment – This is to assess the candidate’s basic accounting skills
Recorded Video Interview – Final discussion to assess cultural fit and business alignment
Reference Checks – This is to provide additional comfort regarding the candidate for the Stage Four position, including seamless hiring and ongoing support.

Stage 4

Seamless Hiring and Ongoing Support

We support you through the final selection, offering our advice on the preferred candidate for your Reading business and assisting with negotiations. Our commitment doesn’t end at placement; we follow up post-hire to ensure long-term success in the Reading context.

Don't just take our word for it!

Explore Our Testimonials

See the video testimonial from Morris & Perry, a growing construction materials firm that partnered with Artemis Clarke to recruit their first senior finance leader. With limited experience assessing accountants, they relied on Artemis Clarke’s tailored approach and thorough testing to find the right fit, strengthening financial control and decision-making and leading to continued collaboration for future hires.

Brian Perry | Morris & Perry

Managing Director

I cannot speak more highly of Artemis Clarke. Apart from being quick to respond, friendly and very helpful they also have a unique approach to help match candidates to clients, which all runs extremely efficiently. Candidates have the opportunity to leave short, punchy recordings to a few interview style questions – a media that we are all becoming more accustomed to and which in my opinion is considerably more valuable to both parties than just the CV! Artemis Clarke were honest with me and very supportive during the whole process and were the only recruiter, I felt, that really cared about my job search.

Jonathan

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The team at Artemis Clarke have been fantastic in helping us recruit for a rather niche role we needed in our Bristol office. Kate and the team were great at listening to our requirements and recommending candidates that fit the qualifications we needed. I was particularly impressed by the human-centric approach and the professionalism of the whole team – the candidates were thoroughly vetted beforehand and expectations were well communicated and aligned on both sides so that the interview stages went smoothly. I would definitely use this agency again.

Laura C

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I would highly recommend Artemis Clarke. I found their approach to be really different to other recruiters and so much more effective. As well as having an excellent conversation with Kate about my experience, strengths and weakness, I was also required to complete two thorough tests to demonstrate my attention to detail and bookkeeping knowledge. Many recruiters will just look at experience and a brief impression and don’t have any idea of what a candidate can actually offer. Once a suitable position came up, she put me forward for it and six months later I am still there and very happy in the job. I am truly grateful to the team at Artemis Clarke.

Samantha Bailey

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I am so glad I found Artemis Clarke, they are a refreshing change to all of the previous agencies I have used before and it’s great that they are qualified accountants themselves. Kate and her team are all really friendly, helpful and easy to get hold of! They take a different approach to recruiting and carry out detailed tests on candidates before even putting them forward for interview. I will always go to Artemis Clarke first in future for myself or when recruiting for other roles, I cannot recommend them highly enough!

Sandra Thorne

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If you are serious about Accountancy recruitment whether you are a client or a candidate start with Kate and her team at Artemis Clarke. So much better service and more added value than any other recruiter I have dealt with. If I ever need staff or a new role Artemis Clarke is where I will start.

Stuart Dobson

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Business in Reading & The Surrounding Area

Financial Recruitment in Reading

Strategic, long-term finance leadership for Reading growth.

Why Hire a Permanent Finance Professional?

Long-Term Business Stability

Risk Management & Compliance

Scalability & Operational Efficiency

Our Approach to Reading Financial Recruitment

Stage 1

Finance Team Consultation

Stage 2

Executive Search

Stage 3

5-Stage Candidate Assessment

Stage 4

Seamless Hiring and Ongoing Support

Don't just take our word for it!

Explore Our Testimonials

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