FINANCE, ACCOUNTANCY & HR RECRUITMENT IN READING

Reading recruitment that goes further

Clear advice, real expertise, lasting relationships

CMA Recruitment has specialised in finance, accountancy and HR recruitment since 1980. Our Reading team brings the same depth of expertise, local market knowledge and more than 105 years of combined experience to businesses and professionals across Berkshire. Whether you’re looking to hire exceptional talent or take the next step in your career, we’re here to help.

The data

Reading by the numbers

83%

of permanent offers accepted by candidates, over 3 years

58%

returning client rate over the last 3 years

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Start your recruitment journey in Guildford

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Meet our Reading team

We prioritise building relationships with our clients and candidates, taking the time to really understand you or your business needs and aspirations. Getting your next hire or your next career move right is critical. Our team offer regional insights, expert knowledge and years of recruitment experience.

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The CMA Pledge

Our team take the time to understand your needs and provide a transparent and supportive recruitment process, so you can make decisions with confidence and clarity. To reflect this, our pledge offers a free replacement or 100% refund during the first 100 days of an appointment.


Whether you are an HR, finance or accounting professional looking to take the next step in your career, or an established business looking to grow your team, we can help.

Top 3 industries

Top 3 industries

Gaming & Technology | Professional Services | Pharmaceuticals

Average salaries in the area

Executive £100k-£400k+ Entry-level £25k-£35k

What Reading says about us

Dominic Kelsey-Fox
Dominic Kelsey-Fox
20:13 05 Jun 25
Six months of no progress on "high potential opportunities" that were "just right" culminated in being straight up lied to.A job opportunity sounded perfect, FD loved my CV... Turns out CMA was not a registered supplier to the company, had not agreed terms, and as such the company could not progress with me.I was told it was a scheduling issue. Repeatedly. It took contacting the hiring company directly to find out the truth.Empty promises and lies lead to nothing but frustration. If you ever hear nothing, go direct to the company, not the agency.
Sue Russell
Sue Russell
07:18 27 May 23
Rachel and her team really get to know you to ensure you are put forward for the right roles.
Felicity Smith
Felicity Smith
08:32 13 Sep 22
Can't reccomend Nicole Totterdell enough, she was a pleasure helping me find my next role, really supportive and informative. I will deffinatly be reccomending her to anyone else who is looking for their next role!
Tammy Maynard
Tammy Maynard
13:44 11 Jul 22
Nicole at CMA is amazing. She head hunted me for a new role. I'm due to be made redundant end of July after 17 years with the same company. I wanted to start a new job in September, she has found me what I think will be the perfect role. She has kept me in the loop every step of the way has been extremely helpful and fantastic advice. Not sure I could have secure it without her help. Very professional 5 star 🌟 thank you
May S
May S
19:02 16 May 22
Nicole’s very helpful and informative. Love my new role!
B Halliday
B Halliday
16:00 18 Nov 20
I had an amazing experience with Mel, who secured my dream career! She kept me in contact all the way through even though she had annual leave during my interview process! Thank you again for all your hard work.
Colm
Colm
21:09 10 Nov 20
CMA Recruitment in Guildford are a really great recruitment agency. They are extremely professional and gave me great support and guidance when helping me secure my next role.
Ben Sparrow
Ben Sparrow
09:33 26 Oct 20
We recently used CMA in Guildford to fill a role in our Finance team and I was really impressed by the proactive and professional nature of the team, notably Melissa Purdy, who listened and took the time to understand our business and then produced only candidates they knew we would like. Would definitely use again.

Guildford
Recruitment FAQs

  • In Reading, we recruit for everything from entry-level support roles like Accounts Assistants and Bookkeepers to management positions such as Finance Managers, Business Partners and Directors.

  • CMA regularly helps Reading employers to hire interim and contract workers, sourcing short-term and project-based employees, which is ideal for candidates looking for flexibility in their work schedule.

  • Our team regularly helps newly qualified ACA, ACCA and CIMA accountants in Reading to find their first role, whether in practice or industry. We have connections across a host of industries, making it easy to find the right fit for your career goals.

  • We recruit across a wide range of industries in the region — from professional services and tech, to pharmaceuticals, retail, charities and more. Just let us know your preferences and we’ll find you the perfect match.

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