Who we are
Our experienced team of expert accountancy & finance recruiters are committed to providing you with the best possible service across London and the South East.
Meet the talent behind Trace
We are people centric and our core values revolve around not only our great clients and candidates but also the fantastic people who make Trace the high-calibre consultancy it is today.
Our superstar team functions across two locations
– London and Reading.
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Senior Consultant - Financial Services
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Hello there! I'm Aaron, a dedicated recruiter specialising in securing permanent roles for qualified accountants in the ever-evolving fintech and banking sectors. Originally from the picturesque southwest of Ireland, I've been proudly calling Putney my home for the past four years.
When I'm not busy matching top talent with their ideal roles, you'll likely find me pounding the pavements on a run, concocting culinary delights in the kitchen, or regaling friends with tales from my DJing days.
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Consultant- Financial Services
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I joined Trace straight after graduating from the University of Birmingham and have been here for nearly 2 years now. I am a consultant on the Financial Services team with a focus on private equity, venture capital and renewable/ESG space ranging from part qualified to manager level. Outside of work I love travelling and will always have a book in my hand!
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Associate - Financial Services
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There is never an easy way to write a blurb about yourself but here is my best attempt. I'm an enthusiastic, dependable, and a little bit crazy Recruiter in the early stages of my career. Sitting on the Financial Services team and focusing on entry-level to NQ hires. I am a Londoner through-and-through, having spent my whole life growing up here. However, taking a short break in Manchester while I completed my Mathematics degree. I have a deep passion for all things baking, bringing my friends, family, and colleagues my newest weekly treat.
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Consultant - Commerce & Industry
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In my previous life I was a professional Actor mainly successful in Theatre and Short Film Projects but in 2022 made the move into Recruitment and am now a consultant here at Trace and specialise within Media & Marketing as well as TV & Film.
I always deliver a top-class service by matching candidates with positions in Finance & Accounting that they match culturally and meet their own desires.
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Associate Director - Commerce & Industry
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Nearly 20 years’ experience across Accounting & Finance in Media/Marketing. Ex-Accountant of 9 years before moving into recruitment 10 years ago.
I am passionate about providing a first class service to candidates and clients, building long lasting relationships is my biggest motivation and what I am most proud of.
Leading the C&I team at Trace Recruitment focussing on CFO, FD and senior finance recruitment. Across my team we specialise in Media/Marketing, Consumer, Technology and NFP/The Arts
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Principle Consultant - Not for Profit
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I joined Trace straight after graduating and have developed my market over the past 6 years by building strong, long-lasting relationships and offering my expertise to senior leaders in the charity sector. Passionate about the arts, sport and travel, so you will often find me playing hockey or taking a trip to the theatre. I’m now based in Hackney Wick, so reach out for any canal-side recommendations!
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Consultant - Not for Profit
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With some previous experience in the recruitment industry, I joined the Not-For-Profit team looking to build on the already thriving desk at Trace. With a keen interest in the charity sector and looking to use my enthrallment in sustainability causes to build a strong presence in the environmental sector. With a passion for always jumping into the deep end, find me trying new things such as Padel tennis and cocktail making classes!
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Founder
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A huge believer in the importance of making the right connection between candidate and client, coupled with a huge helping of personal pride in the service levels we deliver.
I lead on senior search briefs across the group with a real passion for helping companies find amazing talent.
Spreading my time between Devon & London, with two daughters, an understanding wife, a deerhound called Margot & a whippet called Beryl!
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Director & Head of Interim
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I love interim. It’s the pace, the people I meet and problems solved, by hiring good Senior Finance Interims, that keeps me passionate about what I do. I have many years of experience in this space and will look at what you need technically and culturally. I’m a champion of Diversity & Inclusion and will always simply do the right thing. London is my home with my two children. I have active weekends, ideally with a cycle, game of netball and glass of wine!
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Associate Director - Financial Services
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Building good relationships with people and gaining their respect and trust is why I love recruitment. I want the people I interact with to see me as a competent and knowledgeable guy who gives good advice. I’m a dog lover, a rubbish golfer and a massive foodie.
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Director
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An innovative, service driven recruitment specialist with extensive Accountancy & Finance recruitment experience partnering with PLC’s PE/VC backed and SME businesses, across multiple industry sectors. I started my recruitment career in the late 90’s and have worked in the corporate world and ran my own recruitment business. In 2023, I joined forces with Trace to form Trace South East. I work with a great team who genuinely care about service delivery. I live in Hampshire with my husband and two boys. We are a rugby and music loving household, and outside of work I’m involved in organising a music festival, raising money for CALM.
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Founder
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Passionate about building great teams internally and providing great service externally. Trace was born out of 5 people with whom I worked in the 00s, who joined forces in 2010. An independent boutique, I hope you receive expert service, from an ambitious bunch who care about what they do. I live in Berkshire, with my wife and two girls! Talk to me about anything to do with accountancy, recruitment and sport!
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Founder
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The original investor in Trace and Non-Exec Director. Alistair is originally a Chartered Accountant and has had successful careers in both finance and then laterally building and selling businesses.
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Consultant
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With nearly 3 years’ experience in the industry, I joined Trace South East and specialise in transactional roles for part qualified and finalist accountants, working across various different industries. I am passionate about building genuine relationships and I am committed to making a difference every day. I share a flat with one of my best friends in Berkshire, where I spend a lot of time perfecting my curry making skills. I also enjoy spending time with my family dog!
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Principal Consultant - Interim
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It’s fair to say several years have passed since my first venture into Finance & Accountancy recruitment, but my motivators remain unchanged.
Providing an honest service & career enhancing opportunities, whilst working in close partnership with both clients & candidates.
My focus at Trace is Qualified & Senior contractors into Financial Services & Banking.
Raised & based in SE London, I split my spare time between martial arts training & being wrapped round the finger of a boisterous 3-year-old girl.
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Associate Director
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I've over 20 years of accountancy & finance recruitment experience focused on opportunities across banking, investment management, private equity and insurance. Before recruitment I worked for Sainsbury's as a Business Analyst in their Head Office. I live in Essex with my wife, son and daughter and spend most my weekends coaching my son’s football team. I love playing most sports although my golf handicap has suffered somewhat since having children!
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Head of Finance & Operations
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In charge of all Finance, HR & Operational matters for Trace London & Trace South East. Chartered Accountant, whose early career was in large corporate businesses, before moving into SME leadership roles more recently.
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Our story
Founded in 2010, Trace has evolved from a small start-up to a trusted recruitment partner for finance leaders across London and the South-East.
Throughout our journey, we've embraced the challenges and opportunities that come with building a successful consultancy. These experiences have strengthened our resolve to provide a high-calibre, bespoke approach that puts the unique needs of our diverse candidates and clients at the heart of everything we do.
Trace has always had service and care at its heart. Whether it be the experience our customers have with us, or how we treat our people, responsible growth and putting people first has always been front and centre.
We are proud to be experts in our field, and want to build long lasting sustainable relationships.
