Expert Recruitment with a Difference

We know that when you look for a new job or want to hire, you need a recruitment partner who goes above and beyond. That’s why we offer a different and fresh approach, with value-add as standard.

We are a specialist recruitment firm serving Essex, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, London, East Anglia and surrounding markets. We work with accountancy practices, blue-chip corporations and SMEs across multiple sectors, to deliver exceptional customer service and recruitment expertise across a range of specialisms.

3,000+

Candidates Placed

100+

Years Combined Experience

20+

Industry Awards Won

92%

Five Star Customer Satisfaction Score

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Clients

Hire Talent

Whether you are looking to hire a finance director, audit manager, HR business partner, marketing assistant, CIO or tax specialist, our multi-disciplinary team has the experience, specialist expertise and established network to find the perfect hire for your team. We are true local recruitment experts who know our markets inside out. Many clients use us because we offer a different and fresh approach… are you ready to see for yourself?

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Candidates

Find a Job

Imagine working with a recruitment consultant who listens to what matters most to you and genuinely cares about finding your perfect role. We take the time to understand beyond your CV, knowing which companies and roles are best suited to you. We are passionate about you achieving your career goals and maximising your professional potential. Plus, it helps that we know our markets inside out and can use our years of expertise to advise and guide.

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Your Partner in Executive Recruitment

At Rutherford Briant Executive we deliver the service and innovation, along with the local knowledge and deep-rooted network, that means you can rely on us to build the best executive team to deliver your business goals.

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About Us

Our value defines our partnerships

At Rutherford Briant, our business is built on strong foundations and guided by a clear set of core values. Our team embodies these values in everything we do, working together with a shared commitment to excellence.

We support one another to deliver the very best outcomes; helping businesses grow through exceptional hires and enabling professionals to achieve their career ambitions.

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Testimonials

Don't take our word for it, Hear it from our partners

The Rutherford Briant team were friendly and efficient – they made good on their promise to put the right…


Oliver Francis

Head of Finance

Orwell Housing Association

Rutherford Briant have been nothing but incredible in the process from start to finish. From the initial phone call…


Sophie Utteridge

Marketing Executive

 

I was very impressed with Rutherford Briant, especially the personal touch that is missing these days from most…


Aga Sykilska

Programme Manager

 

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Rutherford Briant from both sides of the recruitment process, both as a…


Mike Bridge

Divisional Senior Accountant

Taylor and Francis

I couldn’t be more pleased with the assistance and support provided by the Rutherford Briant Executive team…


Jessica Blake

Finance Manager

 

Rob has been extremely helpful in helping me land the position that I wanted, he listened to my job requirements and…


Alfie Gardiner

Supervisor

SRLV

Rob was really pro-active in finding me a role which suited my career aspirations and long term goals. For every…


Harriet Spelman

Audit Supervisor

 

As a manager, I’ve used Rutherford Briant over the years for recruitment. Always my recruiter of choice for…


Jane Leighton

Head of Finance Processes

The London Clinic

Robert has been great at finding candidates that would otherwise have been unknown to me, he has demonstrated a…


John Sneddon

Founder

SRDS Tax

We’ve worked closely with Rutherford Briant over the past six months, and they’ve been an invaluable…


Melanie Ast

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

First Bus

We recently worked with Rutherford Briant to place candidates for 2 positions at the same time. We shortlisted 4…


Gill Hawes

Financial Controller

Barker Associates

As part of our group expansion, we needed strong qualified and non-qualified finance professionals who could hit the…


Laura Cook

Head of Finance

Maldon Salt

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Rutherford Briant recently on a number of niche and time-sensitive roles,…


Melanie Ast

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

First Bus

I have used Toby and the Team at Rutherford Briant as my first point of call for senior hires for many years.…


Dean Warriner

CEO

Commodity Centre

The Rutherford Briant team reached out when we were looking to recruit for a new member of the finance team. Finding…


Elizabeth Tansley

Group Financial Controller

Fleximize

Rutherford Briant and in particular Rob have been instrumental in helping me secure a position with a FTSE 250 company.…


Alpa Adatia

Assistant Tax Manager

Spire Healthcare

The team at Rutherford Briant were proactive, honest and most of all respectful, when it came to our recruitment needs.…


Ross Chaplin

HR Assistant

Barker Associates

James (and RB) have worked with me on a number of roles over the years in my position as FD at Nash Tackle and before.…


Daniel Perkins

Business Performance Manager

Nash Corporation

Rutherford Briant and Robert were of massive help to us in searching for new our Private Tax Senior. He sent us some…


Craig Collis

Talent Administrator

SRLV

I don’t give testimonials very often at all because I am difficult to impress and have a bit of a chip on my…


Vickie Waring

HR & COmpliance manager

Sovereign Turf

We had been looking for over a year for the right person to join our VAT advisory team and had interviewed many people.…


Sue Rathmell

VAT Partner

MHA

The recruitment for our Finance Director was made simple thanks to Rutherford Briant Executive for taking the time to…


Rob Reames

Managing Director

Shaken Udder

Rutherford Briant is a great company to work for, the team are brilliant and the training that has been on offer to me…


Amber Whyton

Associate Recruitment Consultant

 

Working for Rutherford Briant since 2013 has been the career I’d always dreamed of. Working somewhere with…


Amy Krone

Senior Operations Manager

 

I moved into recruitment with zero experience; not even sure I’d spoken on the phone to anyone outside my family…


Louis Thomas

Recruitment Manager

 

Coming straight out of school into full-time work, I couldn’t have asked for more support from the team.…


Harry Curran

Associate Recruitment Consultant

 

Being part of the team at Rutherford Briant is incredibly rewarding. The culture is genuinely supportive and friendly,…


Molly Goddard

Marketing Manager

 

Since joining Rutherford Briant in 2019, I have had many opportunities to grow both professionally and personally. The…


Amanda Sainter

Director

 

After working for Rutherford Briant for over 10 years, I can confidently say that I can’t imagine working for a…


Josh Wells

Director

 

Working with the team at Rutherford Briant has been a really positive experience from the very beginning. They were…


Jaz Dail

Business Development Manager

 

Worked with Rob who was great, very friendly, helpful and quick to communicate. Helped prepare me for the position and…


Dan Milverton

Accountant

DPC Accountants

I had a great experience working with Robert. He was professional, responsive, and supportive throughout the entire…


Raihan

Business Service Junior

Gerald Edelman

Louis was amazing and helped me find my perfect role. I recommend them highly!


Mia Smith

Reporting Analyst

Global Marine Systems

Rutherford Briant Executive pro actively helped me out to fill a role. They kept me updated and supported throughout…


Sue Pye

Warehouse & Logistics Manager

Mattressman

Robert was really supportive and helped during all processes of me moving employer including great interview tips and…


Yana Punj

Audit Semi Senior

 

Rutherford Briant Executive provided excellent support throughout my recruitment journey. Clear communication, great…


Radeesha Singhe

Management Accountant

Ortus Group

I would like to thank Harry and Josh for their excellent work. They were really up to speed on the tax industry in…


Hugo Blondel

Personal Tax Senior

Ensors

Over many years in the food industry, I’ve had the opportunity to work with most of the major recruiters in the…


Piotr Zurek

Production Director

 

Great recruiter – Amber was amazing, she got me a great job very shortly after I was signed to the agency –…


Belinda McMeekin

Customer Care Advisor

Persimmon Homes

Rutherford Briant Executive helped me from initial contact to securing my new role. It sometimes feels that recruiters…


Sam Hill

Financial Controller

AEJ Management

Really enjoyed the Jenny Hanlon talk. It was genuinely fascinating to hear the story of her career path/progression and…


Jason Graham

Head of Finance

 

I’ve worked with Rutherford Briant on several occasions, and they have consistently been excellent. They’ve…


Rebekah Masters

Group Financial Controller

Korda Developments

Superb agency. I have dealt with Toby and the Rutherford Briant team over many years as a candidate and all are…


Ade Huck

Financial Controller

 

A BIG thank you to RBR for helping me find my next opportunity in literally a week from first speaking, to attending 2…


Helen Constantinou

Management Accountant

Ardonagh Group

I’m incredibly grateful for the support I received from Rutherford Briant during my transition to the UK job…


Nivedita Raj

Commercial Business Partner, Financial Analyst

 

The team at Rutherford Briant Executive were incredibly professional and supportive throughout my job search. They…


Pam Williamson

Interim Head of Finance

 

Rutherford Briant has been amazing! They contacted me on LinkedIn about a role that I would be interested and got me…


Cam Chalmers

L&D Manager

 

I have worked with RBR as part of my interim contracts. They are very proactive and listen to the clients and…


Kevin Griffin

Senior Interim Finance

 

Great help from Rutherford Briant start to finish. They really took the time to understand my career needs and…


Heera Khalid

Finance Manager

 

Rutherford Briant were amazing. They contacted me as soon as I opened up my LinkedIn account to ‘looking for a…


Natalie Stear

Management Accountant

 

Rob has been incredibly helpful and supportive throughout the whole process of changing jobs. He was extremely…


Ashley Davies

Audit Supervisor

SRLV

Rutherford Briant have been amazing. A real nice and genuine team and can clearly see they have the complete trust from…


Amers Nizzer

Head of Bids

 

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Rutherford Briant on both of my last two roles, and I can’t recommend…


Gary Bolt

Head of Commercial Finance

 

Rutherford Briant were absolutely fantastic. I was kept regularly updated with progress and realistic timescales for…


Ian Sparrow

Customer Experience Manager

The Wigget Group

Toby and his team are 100% experts in their field, as well as being friendly, encouraging, professional and very swift…


Lucy Mooney

Business Development Manager

 

I had the pleasure of working with Rutherford Briant during my recent job search, and I can’t recommend them…


Ben Quarcoo

Accountant Assistant

 

I want to thank you so much for helping me find my current job. My interview was more positive and easier with the…


Ela Guney

Assistant Accountant

Synthomer

I had the pleasure and good fortune of being approached by Toby about an incredibly exciting role with an amazing…


Zoe Robertson

Property Finder

 

I had a fantastic experience working with this Rutherford Briant. From the very beginning, they were professional,…


Mohammad Islam

Sales Manager

 

Amber was the first recruiter who gave me a call to suggest a job. I hadn’t had an interview for years but we FaceTimed…


Lesa Adams

Accounts Payable Clerk

 

Amber helped me find a new job and really took the time to listen to what I was looking for. She managed to find me a…


Charlie Townsend

 

 

Insights & news

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