FINANCE, ACCOUNTANCY & HR RECRUITMENT IN GUILDFORD

Guildford recruitment that goes beyond the job

Expert guidance, honest advice, real support

CMA Recruitment has been a specialist in finance, accountancy and HR recruitment since 1980. Now serving Guildford and the wider Surrey region, we bring more than four decades of market expertise, deep-rooted relationships and over 105 years of combined team knowledge to every search, whether you’re building a team or taking the next step in your career.

The data

The Guildford 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 Guildford 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.

What people in Guildford are saying...

“CMA Guildford were brilliant from start to finish. They took the time to understand what I was looking for and matched me with a role that was the perfect fit.”

- Financial Analyst

placed 2024

Guildford

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 | Health & Social | Professional Services

Average salaries in the area

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

What Guildford 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.
dan ritchie
dan ritchie
16:41 09 Mar 25
Worst experience,
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 Guildford, we recruit for everything from entry-level finance support roles, including Accounts Assistants and Bookkeepers, through to senior appointments such as Finance Managers, Finance Business Partners and Finance Directors. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, our specialist consultants can help you find the right opportunity.

  • CMA regularly supports Guildford employers with interim and contract recruitment, sourcing talented professionals for short-term assignments and project-based roles. These opportunities are ideal for candidates seeking greater flexibility while helping businesses access experienced professionals when they need them most.

  • Our team assists newly qualified ACA, ACCA and CIMA accountants in Guildford secure their first role, whether in practice or industry. With an extensive network of employers across a wide range of sectors, we can connect you with opportunities that align with your skills, ambitions and long-term career goals.

  • We recruit across a diverse range of industries throughout the Guildford and Surrey region, including professional services, technology, pharmaceuticals, retail, charities and many more. Tell us what matters most to you, and we’ll connect you with opportunities that are the right fit for your skills, experience and career ambitions.

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