Basingstoke & The M3 Corridor
Sheridan Maine supports employers and finance professionals across Basingstoke and the wider M3 Corridor, combining specialist recruitment expertise with detailed knowledge of the local market.
We recruit permanent, interim, contract and senior finance professionals across businesses ranging from ambitious SMEs to major national and international organisations.
Roles We Recruit Locally
Our expertise spans a comprehensive range of transactional, mid-level, and senior positions across accounting, audit, tax, and finance, including:
Executive & Senior Leadership
Chief Financial Officers (CFOs), Finance Directors, Financial Controllers
Accounting & Finance Professionals
Financial Accountants, Group Accountants, Management Accountants, FP&A Managers, Finance Business Partners
Audit & Tax Specialists
Audit Managers, Senior Auditors, Tax Managers, Tax Accountants, Assistant Auditors
Transactional & Support Roles
Purchase Ledger Clerks, Sales Ledger Clerks, Credit Controllers, Accounts Assistants
Areas We Cover
We partner with organisations across:
- Basingstoke
- Reading
- Newbury
- Wokingham
- Bracknell
- Camberley
- Farnborough
- Fleet
- Hook
- Aldershot
- Farnham
- Alton
- Lymington
- Southhampton
- Winchester
- Eastleigh
- Surrounding Areas
Your regional market
Basingstoke & M3 Corridor market overview
COMMERCIAL FINANCE IS IN DEMAND
Basingstoke and the M3 Corridor continue to generate demand for FP&A, finance business partnering and commercially focused accountants across technology, life sciences and international businesses.
SYSTEMS SKILLS STAND OUT
SAP, Power BI, automation and data-led reporting are increasingly important. Employers value finance professionals who can improve forecasting, reporting and operational decision-making.
THE M3 EXPANDS THE TALENT POOL
Hybrid working allows employers to attract candidates from across Hampshire, Surrey and neighbouring Thames Valley markets, widening choice beyond a traditional local commute.
CLEAR OPPORTUNITY WINS
Candidates respond strongly to roles offering genuine progression, exposure to senior stakeholders and the chance to influence commercial decisions rather than simply report the numbers.
Basingstoke & The M3 Corridor Salary & Market Insights
Basingstoke and the wider M3 Corridor benefit from a diverse economy encompassing advanced manufacturing, engineering, pharmaceuticals, med-tech, financial and business services and digital technology.
That breadth is reflected in finance recruitment. Employers increasingly seek commercially minded professionals with strong FP&A, finance business partnering, financial modelling and systems capability.
SAP, Power BI, automation and data-led reporting are increasingly valuable alongside traditional accounting skills, particularly for businesses looking to improve forecasting, reporting and operational decision-making.
59% of hiring leaders cite high competition for similar skills as a top challenge.
Jodie Mitchell, Regional Director
Digital and transformation skills are now a top 3 factor in hiring decisions
Harriet Roach, Senior Resourcing Business Partner
85% of candidates say hybrid or remote working influences whether they join or stay.
Gaynor Brindley, Regional Director
41% employers plan salary increases of 6–10% during 2026.
Gavin Warner, Managing Director
Accounts Administrator
£26,000 - £28,000
Part-Qualified Management Accountant
£38,000 – £48,000
Finance Manager
£55,000 - £71,000
Semi Senior
£32,000 - £42,000
Accounts Assistant / Transactional
£175- £225 per day
Salary benchmarks
Indicative base salary ranges for accounting, audit and tax roles. Adjust for remit, qualification, sector, business size and working pattern.
Contact Us
Harriet, Senior Business Partner
Basingstoke & The M3 Corridor
Tel: 01256 585422 Mob: 0118 207 8495
Email: harriet.roach@sheridanmaine.com