Experts in Advisory Team Hiring

At Oscar Wood, we specialise in recruiting Advisory, Corporate Finance, Insolvency and Restructuring professionals for accountancy practices and advisory firms across the UK and internationally.

From newly qualified executives to Partner-level appointments, we help firms build expert teams that can guide clients through growth, change and challenge — delivering commercial insight, strategic advice and lasting results.

Our in-depth understanding of this complex market allows us to deliver discreet, informed and effective recruitment solutions that match both technical ability and cultural fit.

Our Expertise

The Advisory market is diverse and fast-moving — covering everything from M&A transactions and valuations to turnaround, insolvency and business recovery.

We partner with accountancy firms, boutiques, and national practices to identify professionals who bring commercial acumen, empathy and technical excellence to client relationships.

We recruit across:

• Corporate Finance — M&A, Due Diligence, Transaction Services, Valuations and Lead Advisory.
• Advisory & Consulting — Strategic, Business and Financial Advisory roles within practice.
• Insolvency & Recovery — From case administrators to licensed insolvency practitioners and Partners.
• Restructuring & Turnaround — Specialists in business recovery, reorganisation and distressed advisory work.
• Forensic Accounting, Specialists in Forensic Accounting work.

Every search is led by a dedicated consultant with proven market knowledge and a reputation for integrity and discretion.

Why Choose Oscar Wood

At Oscar Wood, we know that Advisory recruitment requires a different approach — one that combines market intelligence, technical understanding, and strong professional networks.

We offer:

• Specialist market coverage across corporate finance, insolvency and restructuring and forensic accounting.
• Confidential senior searches for Director and Partner-level roles.
• Permanent, interim and project-based recruitment solutions.
• Data-driven insight on salary benchmarking and team structures.
• A consultative, relationship-first approach — we act as trusted advisors to firms and candidates alike.

Our focus is on long-term partnerships, ensuring we deliver hires that contribute not just to a role, but to your firm’s overall growth strategy.

Roles We Recruit

We recruit for all levels within Advisory, Corporate Finance and Recovery, including:

• Corporate Finance Executive / Senior — Assisting on deals, due diligence and financial modelling.
• Manager / Associate Director — Managing client projects, valuations and transaction processes.
• Director / Partner — Leading origination, M&A strategy and advisory growth.
• Insolvency Administrator / Senior — Handling cases across CVLs, MVLs, administrations and bankruptcy.
• Insolvency Manager / IP — Overseeing teams, compliance and case strategy.
• Restructuring Consultant / Director — Providing turnaround, advisory and recovery solutions to distressed businesses.

We also support cross-functional searches, where corporate finance and restructuring expertise overlap.

Our Recruitment Process

We manage every assignment with precision, confidentiality and a focus on quality.

1. Discovery — Understanding your firm, client base and strategic direction.
2. Targeted Search — Using our extensive network and discreet headhunting to identify top talent.
3. Shortlisting & Selection — Presenting candidates who meet both technical and cultural criteria.
4. Offer & Transition — Supporting negotiation and onboarding to ensure lasting success.

Our goal is not just to fill a vacancy, but to help your team grow sustainably and strategically.

Recent Placements

• Corporate Finance Manager — Top 20 Practice, London
• Insolvency Administrator — Boutique Recovery Firm, Manchester
• Forensic Accounting Director — National Accountancy Group, Birmingham
• Transaction Services Associate Director — Regional Firm, Bristol

Our clients trust us for accuracy, integrity and results, and our candidates value the discretion, guidance and long-term support that define the Oscar Wood approach.

Talk to an Advisory & Corporate Finance Specialist

Whether you’re expanding your Advisory practice, strengthening your Recovery & Reorganisation team, or looking for your next move, Oscar Wood can help.

Email: jobs@oscar-wood.co.uk