Search firm Huntress generated sales of £32.7m in the six months to June, up 29.6% on the previous year.

Gross profit rose 19.5% to £10m. Huntress said the figures were ahead of forecast and that it now expects full-year sales to top £70m.

Founded in 2000, Huntress provides permanent, contract and temporary staff in a wide range of industries including IT, accountancy & finance, PR & marketing and executive search.

The company is privately-owned, but is considering a flotation on the stock market.