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Specialist partner-led practice recruitment. image: https://www.bakerthornton.com/hubfs/b2.svg --- [Skip to content](https://www.bakerthornton.com/for-firms#main-content) [![Baker thornton main](https://www.bakerthornton.com/hubfs/Baker%20thornton%20main.svg)Homepage](https://bakerthornton.com?hsLang=en) - [Home](https://www.bakerthornton.com?hsLang=en) - [For Firms](https://www.bakerthornton.com/for-firms) - Insights - [London Accounting Practice Recruitment Intelligence Report 2025](https://www.bakerthornton.com/hubfs/London%20Accounting%20Practice%20Recruitment%20Intelligence%20Report%202025.pdf?hsLang=en) - [Canada CPA Practice Recruitment Intelligence Report 2025](https://www.bakerthornton.com/hubfs/Canada%20Accounting%20Practice%20Recruitment%20Intelligence%20Report%202025.pdf?hsLang=en) - [For Professionals](https://www.bakerthornton.com/for-professionals?hsLang=en) - [Career Package](https://www.bakerthornton.com/career-package-for-accounting-practice-professionals?hsLang=en) - [Join our network](https://www.bakerthornton.com/join-talent-pool?hsLang=en) - [Jobs](https://www.bakerthornton.com/job-openings?hsLang=en) - [Contact](https://www.bakerthornton.com/contact?hsLang=en) - [Blog](https://www.bakerthornton.com/blog?hsLang=en) - [Home](https://www.bakerthornton.com?hsLang=en) - [For Firms](https://www.bakerthornton.com/for-firms) - Insights - [London Accounting Practice Recruitment Intelligence Report 2025](https://www.bakerthornton.com/hubfs/London%20Accounting%20Practice%20Recruitment%20Intelligence%20Report%202025.pdf?hsLang=en) - [Canada CPA Practice Recruitment Intelligence Report 2025](https://www.bakerthornton.com/hubfs/Canada%20Accounting%20Practice%20Recruitment%20Intelligence%20Report%202025.pdf?hsLang=en) - [For Professionals](https://www.bakerthornton.com/for-professionals?hsLang=en) - [Career Package](https://www.bakerthornton.com/career-package-for-accounting-practice-professionals?hsLang=en) - [Join our network](https://www.bakerthornton.com/join-talent-pool?hsLang=en) - [Jobs](https://www.bakerthornton.com/job-openings?hsLang=en) - [Contact](https://www.bakerthornton.com/contact?hsLang=en) - [Blog](https://www.bakerthornton.com/blog?hsLang=en) ### Partner with specialist recruiters who understand accounting and CPA practices We help UK accounting firms and USA and Canada CPA firms hire audit, tax, and accounting professionals who can deliver from day one. [Schedule a call](https://bakerthornton.com/meetings/jbraimah/baker-thornton?hsLang=en) ![for firmsbk](https://www.bakerthornton.com/hubfs/for%20firmsbk.svg "for firmsbk") ## Why specialist matters When you work with us, you are working with someone who spends 100% of their time in your world. When you work with a generalist recruiter, you are one of hundreds of different types of roles they're working on.  [Discuss your hiring needs](https://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/jbraimah/baker-thornton) ### We know What Audit Seniors earn at Top 50 vs Top 100 firms in UK, USA and Canada ### We know Why talented tax managers leave mid-tier practices (and what makes them stay) ### We know What candidates really want when they say they are interested in "practice" ### We know Which firms are hiring, which are struggling, and what the market looks like # This depth of knowledge means faster placements, better matches, and fewer failed hires. ### Hiring audit and tax professionals shouldn't be this hard ### Too Slow Generalist recruiters take weeks to deliver shortlists. You need quality candidates in days, especially during busy season. ### Wrong Candidates Generic recruiters don't understand practice dynamics. You get candidates who don't fit practice culture or understand client service requirements ### Expensive Mistakes A bad hire costs 6-12 months of training, lost billable time, and client relationship damage. You need someone who gets it right the first time [Discuss your hiring needs](https://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/jbraimah/baker-thornton) ### We only recruit for accounting practices We focus exclusively on placing audit, tax, and accounting professionals in accounting and CPA practices. This specialization means faster placements, better fits, and candidates who understand practice life. ### Market Knowledge We speak your language. We understand busy season pressures, client service requirements, progression paths, and what makes someone successful in an accounting practice environment. ### Pre-Qualified Talent Our candidate pipeline consists exclusively of audit, tax, and accounting professionals with practice experience or genuine interest in practice careers.  No time wasted on unsuitable CVs. ### Practice Fit Only We rigorously screen and present candidates who align with your firm’s culture, meet the exact technical brief, and show clear long-term potential. A tight, well-calibrated shortlist rather than an inbox full of maybes.  [Discuss your hiring needs](https://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/jbraimah/baker-thornton) ## We work with accounting and CPA practices of all sizes ### Big 4 & Nationals We partner with Big 4 and Major Nationals practices on strategic senior hires at Manager and Senior Manager level across audit, tax, and advisory ### Top 100 Firms Fast-growing regional and national practices that need reliable access to qualified audit, accounting and tax professionals for expansion and replacement hiring ### Boutique Firms Niche tax firms, specialist audit practices, and boutique accounting firms looking for professionals with specific technical expertise and practice fit ## How we work ### Discovery and Calibration We keep it simple, structured, and partner-led. Every search begins with understanding your firm, your culture, client mix, and growth goals, so that every candidate we present feels like they already belong. ### Market Mapping and Search Our team discreetly approaches qualified professionals from our existing network and proactively source new talent. We combine targeted search with deep market intelligence to identify individuals with practice experience and who understand practice dynamics or genuine practice aspirations ### Shortlist and Insight Within ten business days, you receive a concise shortlist of pre-qualified candidates. Each profile includes experience highlights, and compensation insights to support informed decisions. We conduct detailed phone conversations covering technical competency, practice fit, career motivations, and availability.  ### Interview Support We manage every detail, from scheduling and feedback loops to preparing candidates for your specific interview process. Our goal is to make each conversation productive and time-efficient. We stay involved until your chosen candidate accepts and starts. ### Offer Management We provide impartial guidance throughout the offer process, advising on compensation, benefits, and potential counter-offer risks to facilitate seamless acceptance and a confident commencement. ### Post-Placement Follow-Up Our engagement extends beyond offer acceptance, with structured post-onboarding follow-up to ensure ongoing alignment between firm and candidate. This approach strengthens retention and promotes sustained success for both parties. ## Book a brief no obligation consultation to discuss your hiring needs. 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