Talent Partner

Who we are

We are a rapidly growing, B Corp-certified Corporate Services Group, led by a visionary founder and CEO. Committed to the highest standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency, we create sustainable value for our clients, employees, and the wider community.

With a customer base exceeding 500,000 and consistent year-on-year growth of 20%, we are redefining the business services landscape. From company formation and legal support to accountancy services and virtual offices, we provide end-to-end solutions that enable businesses to start, scale, and succeed. Profitable, innovative, and relentlessly client-focused, we are on a mission to support modern businesses with purpose and impact.

We are looking for talented, motivated individuals who are inspired to contribute to a purpose-driven, high-performing organisation.

Job Summary

We're looking for a strategic and driven Talent Partner to join our growing Talent team. In this role, your core focus will be hiring customer-facing Finance and Accountants professionals, as well as supporting recruitment across other functions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about building diverse, high-performing teams.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs, define roles, and develop effective sourcing and assessment strategies.
• Own the end-to-end recruitment process for key roles across the Finance and Accounting teams, ensuring a seamless and engaging candidate experience.
• Proactively source and engage top talent through a variety of channels, including LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, networking, and events.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines to meet current and future hiring needs.
• Use data and insights to track key hiring metrics, identify bottlenecks, and continuously improve recruitment processes.
• Collaborate closely with the wider People team to deliver consistent employer branding and a standout candidate experience.
• Contribute to projects that enhance recruitment tools, onboarding processes, and overall hiring operations.

What You Bring to the Table

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruitment with accountancy experience, experience for hiring for online accountancy firms with large customer service teams.
• Deep understanding of recruitment best practices, tools, and platforms (e.g., ATS- Ashby, LinkedIn Recruiter, etc.).
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing competing priorities.
• Proactive mindset with a collaborative, team-first attitude.

Who You'll Be Working With

You'll be surrounded by passionate, talented changemakers with big ambitions—not just for our business but for our world. Our teams are based remotely and on-site in London and Glasgow, and you'll be the critical cultural connector between them all. We're a company striving for best-in-class service through empathy, integrity, and innovation—and we want you to be the voice and leader who helps us get there.

Remuneration and Benefits

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public/bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• 14 weeks maternity leave pay, 2 weeks paternity leave pay
• 2 paid Volunteering Days per year with our charity partner.
• Annual cost-of-living salary increase
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Dog-friendly office
• Indoor bicycle storage, changing and shower facility
• Free soft drinks and bean-to-cup coffee all day
• Free Wednesday lunches
• Free fresh fruit - daily

Equal Opportunities

1st Formations is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, criminal history, disability, or gender identity. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Compensation Range: £50K - £55K