MAKING THE FINANCE INDUSTRY’S BEST MATCHES

Shearer Associates is a specialist Accountancy and Finance Recruitment Agency in Gloucestershire, trusted by employers in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire and the South West to deliver high-quality finance talent. As experts in accountancy recruitment, we support businesses across industry and commerce with hiring needs ranging from accounts support roles to qualified and senior finance positions.

With over 25 years of combined experience in the local finance jobs market, we provide expert recruitment services for Accounts Assistants, Assistant Accountants, Part-Qualified Accountants, Qualified Accountants, Finance Managers, Financial Controllers, Finance Business Partners and other core finance roles. Our in-depth market knowledge and relationship-led approach allow us to offer accurate hiring advice, fast response times and consistently strong candidate matches.

Shearer Associates is recognised for building long-term partnerships with both clients and candidates. We combine personable, honest service with genuine expertise to help businesses attract exceptional talent and help finance professionals progress their careers. Whether you are growing your finance team, recruiting for a specialist role or exploring new opportunities in accountancy and finance, we are committed to delivering the best results every time.

Meet the Team

Meet the people behind Gloucestershire’s leading finance recruitment consultancy.

Director

Clare Shearer

With over 25 years of experience in Qualified and Senior Finance Recruitment, Clare is recognised as one of Gloucestershire’s most trusted and knowledgeable recruiters. Her long-standing career has been built on developing strong business partnerships, offering collaborative support, and providing strategic hiring advice to a wide range of organisations across Gloucestershire, Worcestershire & Herefordshire.

Clare’s deep understanding of the local accountancy and finance market, combined with her ability to build lasting client relationships, enables her to deliver exceptional results for businesses looking to hire senior talent including Finance Managers, Financial Controllers, Qualified Accountants and leadership-level professionals.

If you’re seeking expert guidance on qualified or senior finance recruitment in Gloucestershire, speak to Clare today.

Director

Harry Shearer

Harry is a specialist Accountancy and Finance Recruiter with over four years of experience supporting businesses across Cheltenham, Gloucestershire and the surrounding areas. His fresh approach, market knowledge and relationship-led style make him highly effective in connecting employers with high-quality Part-Qualified Accountants, Accounts Assistants, Finance Analysts, and other key finance professionals.

Known for his ability to understand candidate motivations and listen closely to client needs, Harry delivers a recruitment process that is both personal and results-driven.

If you’re looking for reliable accountancy support, need help hiring part-qualified finance talent, or want advice on the local finance recruitment market, speak to Harry today.

chief of Morale

Pepper

With just over 2 and a half years of chasing pheasants and barking at walkers in the back field, Pepper has really developed into her role of chief of morale. She is progressing brilliantly and even likes to make appearances in teams calls if and when she can. She is looked at by all of us here as the engine that keeps the daily running of Shearer Associates going.