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Our Team

Our reputation across the North stems from our market leading, high-performing teams. We’re committed to building relationships and providing expertise to help your business thrive.

We’re consultancy-led, meaning you can be confident that the advice you receive comes from those with a deep understanding of what it takes to make businesses like yours succeed.

Leadership Team

David Moore
CEO

David is an experienced entrepreneur and investor with more than 25 years in finance recruitment. He is the executive chairman and co-founder of Axon Moore, building it into the award-winning recruitment business it is today.

Mark Turley
Managing Director

Mark joined Axon Moore in 2007 and has spent decades building his network, working through the part qualified, qualified and executive level markets. He specialises in senior finance leadership recruitment and as managing director, he oversees day-to-day operations.

Richard Winsland
Non-Executive Director

Having acted as Finance Director from 2015-2021 following the merger of Watson Moore and Axon Resourcing, Richard is Non-Executive Director at Axon Moore. Richard is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. Prior to joining Axon Moore, Richard worked for PwC for 7 years.

Gill Bellchambers
Business Director

Gill is highly experienced in recruiting executive leadership roles tailored for diverse clientele, spanning SMEs to private equity-backed and listed organisations. She also leads Axon Moore's Women in Business programme, focused on doing the right things for talent in the industry.

Aaron Conneran
Director

Aaron heads up our stellar and fast-growing Manchester office, managing a team of consultants covering the full spectrum of finance roles from graduate to the boardroom. A specialist in senior finance recruitment, he is the creator of our Future Leaders programme. A programme designed to bring together ambitious finance professionals looking to progress to C-suite level positions.

Linzie Strickland
Director

​Linzie Head's our Interim team. She recruits senior qualified interim professionals for a mixture of blue-chip corporates and SME's and has built the ability to instinctively know the best fit for clients and candidates alike – adding true value to the recruitment process.

Harriett Busby
Associate Director

Harriett is an Associate Director specialising in Manchester-based transactional and part-qualified roles. Working with a range of PE houses, audit firms, corporate finance companies as well as growing businesses across the region, she build’s long-term relationships with both candidates and clients. Her typical roles include Graduate/Trainee Accounting roles, Sales and Purchase Ledger, Credit Control, Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant, Management Accountant and Finance Analyst.

Joe Develling
Associate Director

Joe is an Associate Director working from our Manchester office. He collaborates with qualified finance professionals, helping to support their career as they journey toward senior roles. The co-creator of our LEAD programme, Joe has made it his mission to help develop and support finance professionals, providing the platform for them to build a community of likeminded professionals and bolster their career.

Danny Kay
Associate Director

Danny is an Associate Director who specialises in Qualified Finance positions across Manchester. Danny has an extensive network of high-calibre Finance professionals working with PE backed growth business, SMEs and PLCs. Danny is also the co-head of our LEAD programme – which aims to provide a platform for finance professionals to learn, develop and create a vital network of like-minded peers.

Ross Bull
Associate Director

Ross is focused on supporting high growth, PE backed businesses in sourcing the highest calibre finance hires. With a focus on the North West market, Ross has extensive experience having established the Manchester office for a well-known London based finance recruiter, then setting up a Senior Finance division for a smaller boutique agency.
Ross specialises in placing dynamic leaders into fast growing businesses with an emphasis on roles including; Finance Directors, Financial Controllers, Senior Commercial hires and ‘Head’s off’.

Lorna Duka
Business Manager

Lorna joined Axon Moore in 2023 as part of our Manchester team, specialising the interim part-qualified and transactional roles.

Ryan Hopwood
Business Manager

Ryan has been recruiting in this area for over 6 years and prides himself on creating long-lasting relationships with both his candidates and clients. Specialising in recruiting Transactional Management & Part Qualified permanent positions across West & South Manchester, Ryan’s typical roles include; Accounts Payable Management, Commercial Finance, Management Accountants, Finance Analysts, Assistant Management Accountants, Payroll Management, Credit & Sales ledger management.

Lynsey McKinnell
Senior Recruitment Consultant

Lynsey specialises in recruiting senior interim qualified finance professionals with particular focus on the Greater Manchester and the Cheshire area. With over a decade of experience working in the finance sectors, Lynsey understands the nuances, skills and commercial acumen needed to succeed in an interim finance roles.

Kallista Armitage
Senior Recruitment Consultant

Kallista is driven senior recruitment consultant who specialises in recruiting Transactional finance professionals from graduate level up. Working across North and West Manchester, Kallista’s roles include; Credit Controllers, Purchase Ledger Clerks, Sales Ledger Clerks, Accounts Assistants and Assistant Accountants. A dedicated and passionate recruiter her desire to help people is what sees her continue to make long-standing relationships with clients.

Lauren Chapman
Recruitment Consultant

Lauren focuses on practice recruitment across Manchester supporting candidates from graduates to senior qualified professionals make the next step within accounting firms ranging from Big 4 to SME practices. She covers disciplines including; Accounting, Audit and Assurance, Tax, Recovery and Insolvency, Transaction Services, Corporate Finance and Payroll.

Natasha Callum
Head of Research

Natasha leads our Executive Research team, heading up the search and sourcing of high calibre, senior finance professionals for a range of businesses across the UK. She works alongside our consultants to ensure the successful delivery of key executive and non-executive appointments for entrepreneurial, private equity backed and listed growth businesses.

Hannah Jones
Head of Marketing

Hannah has a strong track record in creating, managing, and executing impactful PR, marketing, and brand campaigns. As the driving force behind Axon Moore’s marketing strategy, she collaborates closely with consultants to push the brand to new heights, enhancing visibility and fuelling business growth. With a strong focus on brand identity, Hannah is committed to delivering high-performing marketing initiatives. From orchestrating large-scale events to leading digital campaigns, her expertise spans across all aspects of marketing, ensuring that every project aligns with the business’s goals.

Joshua Connolly
Marketing & Brand Executive

Joshua is the creative lead for the marketing team at Axon Moore, spearheading the design of all assets and collateral ensuring its innovative and on brand. Alongside this, he leads the delivery and execution of key corporate events, overseeing everything from venue sourcing to guest list management and ROI tracking. Working closely with the Head of Marketing, he ensures all internal and external communications are aligned with Axon Moore’s reputation as a leading financial recruiter in the North.

Chris Swindell
Finance Director

Chris is the Finance Director at Axon Moore, heading up the finance function whilst working in tandem with its directors to help further develop the businesses ambitious growth strategy. Prior to joining Axon Moore, Chris qualified as a chartered accountant at KPMG. Since then, he has worked in several different finance positions and industries, including promotional products, construction and most recently as Financial Controller at Ello Group, all of which were Axon Moore placements.

Yvonne Foster
Financial Controller

Yvonne joined Axon Moore in 2003 as Financial Controller. She is a Qualified Accountant and her previous finance experience was gained with an online supplier to the plumbing and electrical trade following many years in the nuclear industry.

Amanda Dutton
Accounts Assistant

Amanda is the Accounts Assistant and is responsible for credit control at Axon Moore. Amanda has experience in payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and management accounts. Prior to joining, Amanda was based in the Retail sector in roles including branch administrator/office manager for major furniture retailers.

Emma Hateley
Accounts Assistant

​Emma joined Axon Moore’s finance team in 2018 to take charge of payroll for its interim and temporary workers. Before that Emma worked for 18 months for a payroll solutions provider serving the recruitment industry, working with up to 80 different recruitment businesses across a range of different sectors.

Cath Butterworth
Office Administrator

Catherine is an experienced office manager with a wealth of expertise across various industries, including Invoice & Asset Finance and International Trade. Her 9 years in PA/EA roles have honed her ability to manage high-level operations with efficiency and precision.
Proficient in a wide range of software systems—such as Microsoft, Lotus Notes, Citrix, and Sage—Catherine is skilled in streamlining office processes, diary management and invoice processing.

Laura Leslie
Director

Laura leads our Cheshire & Merseyside office and with over 15 years finance recruitment experience, she is the go to for qualified senior finance roles across the region. Working with a varied client-base from Private-Equity backed, SME's, to PLC's, she is passionate in her pursuit of finding the very best talent, and acts as a Business Partner to clients and confidant to candidates.

Louise Matthews
Business Manager

Louise is a key contact for our Cheshire & Merseyside office, and a specialist in permanent part qualified and transactional roles. Lou, is also one of the main contacts for our Transactional Leaders Network, a key programme that aims to equip and bring together likeminded professionals, with the aim of helping them develop and grow their knowledge, network and careers.

Maria Buckley
Senior Recruitment Consultant

Maria specialises in recruiting Qualified Finance professionals across Cheshire and Merseyside. An experienced finance recruiter, Maria is dedicated, honest, and proactive aiming to find the perfect fit for candidates and clients. Roles Maria typically recruits for include; Finance Managers, Management Accountants, Financial Accountants, Finance Business Partners, and FP&A Specialists.

Daniel Calland
Director

Dan co-heads our Lancashire office and specialises in placing high-calibre senior finance professionals and qualified accountants into both VC/PE backed businesses as well as blue-chip clients.

Jessica Coleman
Director

Jessica co-heads our Lancashire office, managing a growing team of consultants who specialise in financial and business services recruitment from graduate to the boardroom. Part of our senior finance recruitment team, Jessica works with businesses across the region helping them find the right talent to build dynamic and leading finance functions.

Victoria O’Connor
Associate Director

With over a decade working in business support recruitment Victoria helps both clients and candidates find their perfect match across a number of industries and roles. With an outstanding track record across Lancashire, Victoria continues to source the best talent from across the region resulting in many successful placements and repeat business.

Marcus Pratt
Associate Director

Marcus is an Associate Director and an integral part of our Interim Practice. Working from our Lancashire office, Marcus understands the market its nuances as well as what businesses want and need from interim finance professionals. Working across a wide range of sectors and businesses from start-up’s, SME’s and FTSE 100 businesses, Marcus boasts a varied and trusted network of clients and candidates alike.

Kathryn Goulding
Business Manager

Kat has several years' experience in financial services recruitment and specialises in our part and newly qualified mid-market level permanent roles. Working closely with VC/PE backed businesses and blue-chip clients, Kat recruits roles including; Commercial Accountants, Financial Accountants, and first time Finance Manager positions. Her local knowledge, skills and passion makes her a great link between clients and candidates.

Rebecca Taylor
Business Manager

Rebecca has over 6 years’ experience in Finance Recruitment, sourcing staff for a range of businesses in varying industries throughout Lancashire. Working alongside Kat Goulding, Rebecca specialises in recruitment of newly qualified and qualified finance market.

George Oyston
Senior Recruitment Consultant

George is a Senior Consultant and specialises in Qualified Finance recruitment across Lancashire & Cumbria. George recruits for include Management Accountants, Finance Business Partners, Financial Accountants, Finance Managers and Financial Controllers. He works with a range of clients across multiple industries.

Jack Moss
Senior Recruitment Consultant

Jack is an experienced Senior Consultant specialising in the Transactional and Part-qualified markets across West Lancashire. With a sharp eye for identifying talent and a deep understanding of the financial sector, Jack has built a reputation for successfully matching top-tier candidates with leading companies. His expertise cover a broad range of roles, including Accounts Payable and Receivable, Credit Control and Payroll positions, as well as Assistant Accountants and Part-Qualified/QBE Accountants.

Callum Hunt
Senior Recruitment Consultant

Callum specialises in Transactional Finance and Part-Qualified Finance on both a permanent and interim basis across Lancashire. Callum won the Axon Moore Rising Star of the Year’ award 2024, evidencing the success he has had to date. Roles he recruits includes; Accounts Assistants, Purchase and Sales Ledger Clerks, Credit Controllers, Assistant Accountants, Part-Qualified and QBE Accountants.

Solomon Brenchley
Recruitment Consultant
David Colgrave
Head of CFO

David leads our Executive and CFO practice, working with candidates from graduate right through to the boardroom. He has a diverse client base, specialising in executive leadership roles for SMEs to mid-market privately owned, PE backed and listed businesses.

Richard Chamberlain
Director

Richard is Head of our high-performing Yorkshire office. As a vastly experienced senior finance recruiter, he specialises in executive appointments supporting and consulting a range of businesses from SMEs to large scale, international companies.

Sara Scott
Director

Sara is a Director and a lead contact for our Leeds office. With 15 years’ experience and 10 in finance, she has become the go-to recruiter in the market for ambitious, qualified finance professionals looking to take the step to FD level. The lead of our Future Leaders programme in Yorkshire, Sara’s made it her mission to support, develop and equip the finance leaders of tomorrow with the insight, skills and network they need to continue to develop their career.

Amanda Alderson
Business Director

Amanda has over 20 years of finance recruitment experience and specialises in recruiting interim professionals across the Yorkshire region. Her remit covers roles from Management and Financial Accountants to Senior finance professionals including Financial Controllers and Directors across all sectors. Amanda partners with Blue-chip corporates as well as SME and PE backed businesses and can provide Interim solutions for businesses going through a period of change.

Victoria Abotorabi
Business Manager

Victoria is a Business Manager based in Yorkshire. With over a decade of experience in financial recruitment, Victoria focuses on transactional Finance roles. She is passionate about connecting talent with opportunity.

Kirk Wilber-Moran
Senior Recruitment Consultant

With 17 years‘ experience working in finance recruitment, Kirk recruits Qualified Finance professional across Yorkshire.

Mark Turley
Managing Director

Mark joined Axon Moore in 2007 and has spent decades building his network, working through the part qualified, qualified and executive level markets. He specialises in senior finance leadership recruitment and as managing director, he oversees day-to-day operations.

Gill Bellchambers
Business Director

Gill is highly experienced in recruiting executive leadership roles tailored for diverse clientele, spanning SMEs to private equity-backed and listed organisations. She also leads Axon Moore's Women in Business programme, focused on doing the right things for talent in the industry.

David Colgrave
Head of CFO

David leads our Executive and CFO practice, working with candidates from graduate right through to the boardroom. He has a diverse client base, specialising in executive leadership roles for SMEs to mid-market privately owned, PE backed and listed businesses.

Daniel Calland
Director

Dan co-heads our Lancashire office and specialises in placing high-calibre senior finance professionals and qualified accountants into both VC/PE backed businesses as well as blue-chip clients.

Jessica Coleman
Director

Jessica co-heads our Lancashire office, managing a growing team of consultants who specialise in financial and business services recruitment from graduate to the boardroom. Part of our senior finance recruitment team, Jessica works with businesses across the region helping them find the right talent to build dynamic and leading finance functions.

Richard Chamberlain
Director

Richard is Head of our high-performing Yorkshire office. As a vastly experienced senior finance recruiter, he specialises in executive appointments supporting and consulting a range of businesses from SMEs to large scale, international companies.

Sara Scott
Director

Sara is a Director and a lead contact for our Leeds office. With 15 years’ experience and 10 in finance, she has become the go-to recruiter in the market for ambitious, qualified finance professionals looking to take the step to FD level. The lead of our Future Leaders programme in Yorkshire, Sara’s made it her mission to support, develop and equip the finance leaders of tomorrow with the insight, skills and network they need to continue to develop their career.

Laura Leslie
Director

Laura leads our Cheshire & Merseyside office and with over 15 years finance recruitment experience, she is the go to for qualified senior finance roles across the region. Working with a varied client-base from Private-Equity backed, SME's, to PLC's, she is passionate in her pursuit of finding the very best talent, and acts as a Business Partner to clients and confidant to candidates.

Aaron Conneran
Director

Aaron heads up our stellar and fast-growing Manchester office, managing a team of consultants covering the full spectrum of finance roles from graduate to the boardroom. A specialist in senior finance recruitment, he is the creator of our Future Leaders programme. A programme designed to bring together ambitious finance professionals looking to progress to C-suite level positions.

Ross Bull
Associate Director

Ross is focused on supporting high growth, PE backed businesses in sourcing the highest calibre finance hires. With a focus on the North West market, Ross has extensive experience having established the Manchester office for a well-known London based finance recruiter, then setting up a Senior Finance division for a smaller boutique agency.
Ross specialises in placing dynamic leaders into fast growing businesses with an emphasis on roles including; Finance Directors, Financial Controllers, Senior Commercial hires and ‘Head’s off’.

Natasha Callum
Head of Research

Natasha leads our Executive Research team, heading up the search and sourcing of high calibre, senior finance professionals for a range of businesses across the UK. She works alongside our consultants to ensure the successful delivery of key executive and non-executive appointments for entrepreneurial, private equity backed and listed growth businesses.

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