Harper May

Harper May is a specialist recruitment agency focused exclusively on the accountancy and finance sector. Founded in 2011 by Alex Hathiramani and Daniel MacKenzie, the company supports businesses with their finance teams during transformational change, new investment, revenue growth, or team enhancement. Harper May maintains an extensive pool of candidates developed over more than a decade, ranging from qualified accountants through to finance directors and CFOs, ensuring clients have access to quality talent at every level.

The recruitment agency specialises in finance and accounting recruitment across multiple sectors. Harper May works with clients in technology, financial services, and commerce and industry, placing professionals in roles spanning from finance analyst and financial controller positions through to head of finance and CFO appointments. The company serves a diverse client base including PLCs, private equity and venture capital backed businesses, growing SMEs, and start-ups, each with distinct financial recruitment needs.

Operating from Greater London, Harper May serves the London market and surrounding regions with a consultative approach led by client requirements and deep expertise. The agency differentiates itself through proactive engagement with both clients and candidates, offering both contingent and retained recruitment solutions. Clients choose Harper May for its combination of extensive financial sector experience, high success rates on retained searches, and rapid turnaround from assignment receipt to candidate shortlist.