Matthew Ager
Chief Executive
About Matthew
CEO | UK Accountancy & Finance Recruiter
Matthew Ager is the CEO of Get Recruited, with over 23 years of experience in recruitment, specialising in finance and accountancy recruitment across the UK.
Throughout his career, Matthew has supported businesses of all sizes, from SMEs to large established organisations, in hiring high-quality finance professionals across all levels, from transactional finance roles through to senior leadership positions.
As CEO, he leads the strategic direction of the business while remaining closely involved in delivering recruitment solutions for clients, particularly within the finance sector.
Finance Recruitment Expertise
Matthew specialises in finance recruitment, supporting businesses across a wide range of sectors and organisational structures across the UK.
He regularly supports hiring across the full finance function, including:
Senior Finance Roles
Finance Director (FD)
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Head of Finance
Mid-Level Roles
Financial Controller
Finance Business Partner
Transactional Finance Roles
Accounts Assistant / Assistant Accountant
Assistant Management Accountant
Credit Controller
Payroll Officer
Accounts Payable / Receivable (Purchase Ledger / Sales Ledger)
This breadth of experience allows Matthew to support businesses whether they are building a finance team from the ground up or strengthening an existing structure.
Experience Across the UK
With over two decades of experience, Matthew has built a strong network of finance professionals across the UK.
He supports businesses in key locations such as Manchester, Liverpool, and London, as well as regional and rural areas where sourcing high-quality candidates can be more challenging.
Matthew leads recruitment delivery across the UK, helping businesses navigate competitive hiring markets and secure candidates who align with both technical requirements and company culture.
Proven Track Record
Over 23+ years of recruitment experience
Supported 400+ UK businesses with hiring
Placed 850+ finance candidates across all levels
High level of repeat and referral business
"We recently supported a Manchester-based SME in hiring a Financial Controller for an immediate start, with the process taking just under 2 weeks, helping strengthen financial reporting and improve visibility across the business."
Recent Assignments
Supported with Finance Recruitment in Manchester for an SME who was hiring a Financial Controller to improve financial reporting and controls, the shortlisted was delivered in 48 hours and the position was filled in just 10 days, with the person starting immediately.
Delivered a Finance Manager hire for a Liverpool-based business in a competitive candidate market, this was a key role to support bringing finance in-house from an external practice. We supported in mapping out the key responsibilities of the role and delivering the shortlist in 72 hours, the position was filled within 13 days.
Assisted with Finance Recruitment in London for an organisation who needed to secure a Senior Finance Business Partner with both technical and commercial expertise from within the FMCG / Ecommerce space, we headhunted 4 candidates that met the brief and the position was filled in under 2 weeks.
Successfully recruited transactional finance roles for a growing business, supporting the build-out of their finance team.
Recruited for a regional business in a rural location, where candidate availability was limited
Market Insight & Hiring Advice
Matthew regularly advises clients on:
Salary benchmarking across finance roles
Candidate availability across different regions
Structuring finance teams at both transactional and leadership level
Hiring timelines and market conditions
“We continue to see strong demand across all levels of finance recruitment, from Accounts Assistants through to Financial Controllers, particularly within growing businesses where financial structure and visibility are critical.”
Leadership & Approach
As CEO, Matthew takes a hands-on and consultative approach to recruitment.
He works closely with clients to:
Understand business goals and hiring challenges
Define clear role requirements
Identify and engage high-quality candidates
Manage the recruitment process through to successful placement
This ensures that every hire is aligned with both immediate business needs and long-term objectives.
Working with Get Recruited
Get Recruited is a UK-based recruitment agency supporting businesses across a wide range of disciplines.
Matthew leads a team focused on delivering high-quality recruitment solutions tailored to each client’s requirements, supporting both specialist hires and high-volume recruitment across multiple functions.
Author & industry Contribution
Matthew contributes to content across the Get Recruited website, including:
Finance recruitment insights
Hiring advice for employers
Salary guides
Market trend commentary
Matthew’s insights are drawn from over 23 years of hands-on experience in finance recruitment, supporting businesses across the UK in hiring finance professionals at all levels.
If you're looking to hire professionals for your business, Matthew and his team support businesses in securing high-quality finance professionals for your business.
Useful Links
🔗 Check out our Finance Recruitment Agency services page and the latest finance jobs across the UK.