established in 1993

Accountancy - Industry & Practice

Our recruitment services cover a wide range of roles, including management accountants, finance directors, auditors, financial controllers, and transactional finance staff. We partner with SMEs, FTSE-listed companies, and accountancy practices to deliver tailored recruitment solutions that align with business goals and career aspirations.

Education: Finance & Resources Recruitment

Farrer Barnes is a trusted name in education sector recruitment, specialising in the placement of finance and operational leadership professionals within schools, academies, multi-academy trusts (MATs), colleges, and universities across the UK.

Data & Tech Division

The Data & Technology division specialises in recruitment across a variety of sectors, including Financial Services, Digital Consultancies, Data Hubs, and Energy & Renewables.

Human Resources Recruitment

At Farrer Barnes, we provide expert HR recruitment solutions, helping organisations across the public, private, and education sectors find exceptional human resources professionals. From operational support to strategic leadership, we recruit across the full HR spectrum with precision and care.

About Us

Farrer Barnes is an Accountancy and Finance recruitment specialist working predominately in Kent and nationally for Education Finance and Data & Tech.

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Latest Jobs

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Logistics Coordinator

East Kent£30000 per annum

School Business Manager

London£55000 - £65000 per annum

Head of Finance

East Sussex£40000 - £50000 per annum

Part Time Accounts Assistant

South Kent£25,000 - £27,000 FTE

Why Choose Us

Established in our market

Farrer Barnes was established in 1993 and is a quality driven recruitment agency. We focus on identifying individuals (permanent and temporary) who possess both the technical aptitude and personality fit that is right for your organisation.

Success Only

The majority of our work is undertaken on a 'success only' basis.

Database Search

We believe it is our responsibility to add value to the recruitment process wherever we can. We therefore spend time with all candidates who are registered with us to understand their strengths, skills and experience – along with developing an understanding of their character.

Recruitment Advertising

Our recruitment advertising brings to you a strong and powerful brand presence to attract the best top talent available. Creatively, we'll deliver concepts that do what they are meant to.

Social Media Utilisation

The power of social media is increasing in recruitment and our team are all trained in using the latest social technologies in order to identify the most appropriate candidates.

Aftercare

We understand that our job does not end once you have appointed an individual. Farrer Barnes have a duty of care to all of our clients (employers and candidates alike) to ensure the placement continues to be successful for both parties.

Our Team

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Testimonials

'I am delighted with the appointment Farrer Barnes helped us make. The quality of candidates was high, the range of attributes and skills were more than sufficient to make an informed and timely decision. Farrer Barnes delivered, not only in terms of their technical knowledge but in their continued support throughout the process'

Finance Director

Kent

'We were delighted with the quality and range of applicants that Farrer Barnes was able to attract for each post, and the assistance that we received throughout the recruitment process. As a consequence we have added further outstanding leadership to the Finance and HR functions of the Trust, ensuring exceptional support in these key areas to all senior leaders in each of our academies'

Principal

Multi-site Academy

'I was impressed with the speed and efficiency in which the Farrer Barnes team helped me with my recent recruitment requirement. I would have no hesitation in recommending Farrer Barnes and the service they provide'

Managing Director

East Kent Manufacturer

'It has been a pleasure working with Mark and his team. They understood who we were, what we wanted, and we interviewed all but one of the candidates they put forward. The communication and admin from their end was first class and we will definitely use their services for future appointments. Highly recommended!

Senior Deputy Head

Independent London Day School

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