Executive Recruitment Specialists in Finance, Legal & HR Solutions
Achieve Professionals is a leading professional services recruitment agency for the finance, legal, HR and business support sectors. We offer bespoke executive search and tailored recruitment solutions to growing organisations and private family offices worldwide. With deep market knowledge and a strong network of professionals, our expert team connects top talent with forward-thinking businesses, building lasting relationships along the way.
If you’re a company looking to hire high-performing professionals or a candidate seeking your next opportunity, our executive recruitment specialists offer tailored support, market insight and a consultative approach to ensure long-term success for both parties. We recruit across a wide range of positions, from Finance Directors, Accountants and Solicitors, to HR Managers, Executive Assistants and Office Managers.
Our Story
About Achieve Professionals
Achieve Professionals is a specialist recruitment agency founded in September 2023, led by directors Lewis Clennell and Molly Clennell. Our registered office is at New Exchange Buildings, Queen’s Square, Middlesbrough, TS2 1DU, with a London office at 35 Berkeley Square, Mayfair, W1J 5BF. Company registration number: 15114801.
Our Sectors
We recruit across five specialist areas:
Legal – Paralegals and Legal Secretaries through to Partners, Attorneys, and General Counsel, including dedicated US legal recruitment
Finance & Accountancy – junior accountants through to CFO and Finance Director level, across industry and practice
Human Resources – HR Administrators and Coordinators to HR Directors and Heads of People
Business Support – Executive Assistants, Office Managers, Company Secretaries, and sales and admin functions
Private Family Office – discreet, high-trust placements for single- and multi-family offices globally, spanning investment, legal, finance, and operations
Our Reach
We recruit internationally, with established client accounts across the UK, US, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. Our offices are in London and Middlesbrough, with contact teams serving clients in Ireland, the United States, Switzerland, Monaco, Italy, and Sydney.
Yet it’s worth being clear, we’re a search and placement firm. We don’t manage timesheet processing, payroll administration, or hourly-rate mark-ups. Fee terms are agreed directly with each client at the outset of the engagement.
Part of the Achieve Group
We’re part of the Achieve Group, alongside our sister agency Achieve Hospitality – specialists in luxury household, estate, and lifestyle recruitment for UHNW private families.
In 2025, we secured six-figure investment from NEL Fund Managers, backed by the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II, to accelerate consultant hiring, technology investment, and international expansion.
The People Behind the Placements
Why Clients Choose Achieve Professionals
Specialist Market Insight
We bring deep expertise across the legal, finance, HR and business support sectors. Our recruitment consultants understand the technical and cultural nuances of each industry, allowing us to identify talent that not only meets the brief but aligns seamlessly with your organisation’s values and vision.
Access to Top-Tier Talent
Our reach goes far beyond job boards. We engage a highly curated network of senior professionals and rising stars who may not be actively looking but are open to the right opportunity. These exclusive connections give you access to hard-to-find, high-impact individuals.
Efficiency Without Compromise
We manage the entire recruitment process end-to-end, from targeted headhunting and in-depth screening to interview scheduling and offer management. Our efficient, hands-on approach saves you time while maintaining an uncompromising focus on quality.
Long-Term Hires, Not Just Placements
Through a rigorous vetting and alignment process, we ensure candidates are not only qualified on paper but are also the right long-term fit for your team, culture and growth goals. Our placements are designed to last.
Tailored Search Solutions
Confidential & Discreet Search
Proven Track Record Across Core Sectors
From boutique firms to multinational organisations, we’ve successfully delivered across a range of complex briefs. Our results speak for themselves, building long-standing relationships and delivering trusted outcomes time after time.
Partnership-Driven Approach
We act as a true extension of your team. Expect proactive communication, transparent advice, and ongoing support throughout the search and beyond.
Why Clients Love Working With Us
Specialist Market Insight
We bring deep expertise across the legal, finance, HR and business support sectors. Our recruitment consultants understand the technical and cultural nuances of each industry, allowing us to identify talent that not only meets the brief but aligns seamlessly with your organisation’s values and vision.
Access to Top-Tier Talent
Our reach goes far beyond job boards. We engage a highly curated network of senior professionals and rising stars who may not be actively looking but are open to the right opportunity. These exclusive connections give you access to hard-to-find, high-impact individuals.
Efficiency Without Compromise
We manage the entire recruitment process end-to-end, from targeted headhunting and in-depth screening to interview scheduling and offer management. Our efficient, hands-on approach saves you time while maintaining an uncompromising focus on quality.
Long-Term Hires, Not Just Placements
Through a rigorous vetting and alignment process, we ensure candidates are not only qualified on paper but are also the right long-term fit for your team, culture and growth goals. Our placements are designed to last.
Tailored Search Solutions
Confidential & Discreet Search
Proven Track Record Across Core Sectors
From boutique firms to multinational organisations, we’ve successfully delivered across a range of complex briefs. Our results speak for themselves, building long-standing relationships and delivering trusted outcomes time after time.
Partnership-Driven Approach
We act as a true extension of your team. Expect proactive communication, transparent advice, and ongoing support throughout the search and beyond.
