Alastair McLean

Director

LUCAS MCLEAN RECRUITMENT

Lucas McLean Recruitment is an Accountancy and Finance recruitment business specialising in the the Accountancy Practice, Insolvency, Corporate Finance and Commerce & Industry sectors. Having specialised in these areas for nearly 20 years we are confident that our clients and candidates have access to the very best knowledge and recruitment expertise in the Accountancy and Finance sector and are guaranteed to receive an informative and high quality service.

Our business has been established with the principal aim of becoming a true Recruitment Partner to businesses within the Accountancy Practice, Insolvency and Corporate Finance markets. The vast majority of our business comes from existing clients who we have worked with for many years and also referrals from satisfied customers. We frequently work with clients of Accountancy, Insolvency and Corporate Finance Advisors and are sensitive to the needs of SME and Owner-Managed businesses where service levels and fees are concerned.

The business is led by Alastair McLean and based from offices in Central Manchester and Lancashire.

AL MCLEAN – PROFILE

Nearly 20 years experience recruiting at all levels within Accountancy & Advisory firms and at FC / FD and MD / CEO level within SME’s and mid-sized corporates. Strong links with many firms within the Accountancy and Advisory sector, currently engaged in recruiting up to Partner level for independent, mid and top tier firms within Insolvency, Corporate Finance, Audit and Tax across the North.

Working with SME’s and corporates on referral from accountants / advisors to secure key board personnel within finance and operations.

Senior Appointments made in past 6 months include:

Investment Manager – Leading Mid-market Private Equity Investment House
Corporate Finance Partner – Regional Accountancy & Advisory Practice
M&A Director- National Corporate Finance Advisory Firm
Head of Operations – PE backed International Schools Group
Audit / Accounts Partner – Independent Lancashire Chartered Accountancy Practice
Finance Director – £35m t/o Recycling & Waste Processing Group
Divisional Finance Director – £30m t/o FMCG Manufacturing Group
Group Financial Controller – £300m market cap AIM listed Business Services Group
Audit / Corporate Finance Director – Regional Independent Practice
Group Finance Manager – International Manufacturing Group

Specialties: Recruiting up to Partner level within Accountancy / Advisory firms across Audit & Assurance, Tax, Corporate Finance (Lead Advisory & Transaction Services), Corporate Recovery & Insolvency.
Recruiting at Senior Finance and Board Executive level within SME’s and mid-sized corporates on referral from Accountants and Advisors.
Connecting MD’s & FD’s with firms of advisors at the relevant time on a referral basis.