Professional staffing recruitment consultancy Barclay Meade, part of the Matchtech Group, has hired Sue Palmer as manager of its finance and accountancy division.

Palmer joins from Martin Ward Anderson and will focus on recruiting permanent and interim finance professionals, from recently qualified through to chief financial officer level, throughout the Northern Home Counties.

Reporting into Palmer will be Nikki Halsall, managing consultant – interim and contract, and Joe Maher, senior consultant – permanent.