We are Harper May

We are Harper May

Senior Accounting and Finance Recruitment Partners since 2011

We support businesses with their finance teams, whether it's due to transformational change, new investment, revenue growth or simply enhancing the team.

There’s no shortage of quality talent at Harper May, with an extensive pool of candidates developed over a decade ranging from Qualified Accountants through to Finance Directors and CFOs.

Our clients include PLCs, Private Equity and VC backed businesses, growing SMEs and start-ups across commerce & industry.

We strive to be proactive rather than reactive both with clients and candidates by offering a consultative approach led by your requirements and our expertise.

 

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Financial Controller

RestaurantsCity of London£70k - 80k per year
Harper May is working with a founder-led restaurant group operating across London with 12 sites and steady pipeline for expansion. The business is backed by experienced hospitality operators and has invested significantly in systems and team over the past two years. Recent site openings and menu-led growth mean financial reporting and cost visibility have become critical levers. The group is now s
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Head of Finance

ConstructionCity of London£90k - 100k per year
Harper May is working with a founder-led property development and construction group operating across residential, commercial, and mixed-use schemes across the UK. The business has grown steadily over the past five years, with an expanding portfolio and a recent capital injection enabling accelerated delivery. As the company scales, financial discipline and clear reporting have become critical to
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Finance Manager

RetailCity of London£55k - 60k per year
Harper May is working with a well-established retail group operating across multiple store formats and a growing direct-to-consumer channel. The business has scaled steadily over the past five years through organic growth and selective expansion, with a strong operational infrastructure and a clear focus on sustainable margin improvement. The finance function is being strengthened to support more
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Finance Director

TechnologyCity of London£112.5k - 125k per year
Harper May is working with a London-based technology company that has built a strong platform serving enterprise customers across multiple sectors. The business is founder-led, well-funded by institutional investors, and has achieved meaningful scale over the past three years. The leadership team is now strengthening the finance function to support operational maturity, investor governance, and th
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Our Approach

Contingent

Our contingent option is a great solution if you are looking to place a candidate at speed. You will only be charged upon successful placement of a candidate within your organisation.

Retained

Our retained solution is a fantastic option if you are confidentially looking to fulfill a position. Candidates are confidentially approached and we utlise a comprehensive suite of products and techniques to find the best solution for you.

Meet the Founders

Set up by Alex Hathiramani and Daniel MacKenzie in 2011, Harper May offers recruitment services to the Accountancy and Finance sector in Greater London.

Alex Hathiramani

Alex Hathiramani

Director
Daniel MacKenzie

Daniel MacKenzie

Director