Business Details
Your Trusted Recruitment Partner in Cardiff
Established by Cheryl Eldridge and David Bowen, Bowen Eldridge is a specialist recruitment agency serving Cardiff and the wider South Wales region. Our directors bring over 18 years of combined experience in recruitment, having previously worked with leading regional agencies before founding our business. We focus exclusively on three core sectors: Accountancy Practice, Finance, and Marketing, enabling us to develop deep market expertise and deliver tailored staffing solutions. Our approach prioritises long-term relationships, ethical practices, and a thorough understanding of both client organisational culture and candidate aspirations.With direct access to both directors throughout the recruitment process, clients benefit from a partnership model that combines proactive candidate sourcing techniques with a commitment to transparency and integrity. Our team maintains qualifications from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation and CIPD, reinforcing our professional standards. We actively support Noahs Ark Childrens Hospital Charity as our annual charitable focus, reflecting our commitment to the local community.
Services
Accountancy Practice Recruitment
Finance Recruitment
Marketing Recruitment
Highlights and features
- 18 years combined recruitment experience in South Wales market
- Specialist focus on Accountancy, Finance and Marketing sectors
- Ethical recruitment practices with transparent communication
- Direct access to both director-level consultants throughout process
- Proven track record with local employers and candidates
Associations and certifications
- Recruitment and Employment Confederation
- CIPD Module in Recruitment and Resourcing Practices
Services
Accountancy Practice Recruitment
Specialist recruitment for accountancy practice roles across South Wales. We connect firms with qualified professionals at all levels, from trainees to partners. Our deep sector knowledge ensures precise matching of technical skills with practice culture.
Finance Recruitment
Targeted financial recruitment services for businesses seeking qualified finance professionals. We source candidates for roles ranging from financial controllers to management accountants, prioritising sector-specific expertise and cultural fit.
Marketing Recruitment
Strategic marketing recruitment solutions for organisations needing creative and digital marketing talent. We specialise in placing professionals with proven track records in brand development, digital marketing and campaign management.
People
Cheryl Eldridge
Director
With over 15 years in recruitment, Cheryl specialises in Accountancy Practice roles. She holds a BA Hons in Business Management and Recruitment Practice Certification, bringing ethical expertise to her director role.
David Bowen
Director
David brings extensive experience across Finance, HR and Marketing recruitment. He focuses on advisory recruitment practices, prioritising candidate and client relationships through empathetic listening and sector knowledge.
Questions
Which sectors do you specialise in?
We focus exclusively on Accountancy Practice, Finance and Marketing recruitment across South Wales.
How much recruitment experience do you have?
Our directors have over 18 combined years of recruitment experience in the South Wales market.
What makes your recruitment approach different?
We prioritise long-term relationships through ethical practices, cultural understanding and direct director involvement in every placement.
Do you work with local businesses only?
While we specialise in the South Wales market, our network extends to support wider opportunities when appropriate.
What charitable initiatives do you support?
We actively support Noahs Ark Childrens Hospital Charity as our annual charity partner.
Reviews (7)
Sarah Bedri
Dec 16, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
Had a lovely experience finding a role with Cheryl , she was really patient , supportive and responsive throughout and took her time to find the best role suited to me! Thanks Cheryl !
Had a lovely experience finding a role with Cheryl , she was really patient , supportive and responsive throughout and took her time to find the best role suited to me! Thanks Cheryl !
Freddie Smith
May 17, 2021
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Best recruiter around Swansea/Cardiff area. After an initial prompt phone call, Cheryl was able to understand exactly what I was looking for in order to progress in my accountancy career and put me forward for suitable roles in and around the Swansea area.
Cheryl was extremely approachable and always wanted to hear back on interviews in order to pass my feedback onto potential employers in order to further my case as a successful candidate. Through Cheryl's commitment to helping my career I was able to secure the perfect role in Swansea which has allowed me to broaden my accountancy skills in
Cheryl was extremely approachable and always wanted to hear back on interviews in order to pass my feedback onto potential employers in order to further my case as a successful candidate. Through Cheryl's commitment to helping my career I was able to secure the perfect role in Swansea which has allowed me to broaden my accountancy skills in
Claire Tetley
May 07, 2021
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I contacted Cheryl at Bowen Eldridge when I decided to move my job closer to home in South Wales from Herefordshire. Cheryl was friendly and helpful from the moment I started speaking to her. As a recruiter for professional Services and Accountancy she knew exactly where my skills matched up with the roles she was recruiting for and discussed the ones she thought would suit my ideal role. Cheryl gave me feedback on the roles she had put me forward for regularly and arranged interviews swiftly, following up with confirmation emails and links to helpful articles on how to prepare. Even when I came
Daniel Osborne
Jan 27, 2021
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It has been a very professional and all-round brilliant experience working alongside Bowen Eldridge to find my dream graduate role. Cheryl worked very hard to ensure that everything went as smoothly as possible during the interview stages while providing extensive guidance and support for all aspects of the process. The fact that I managed to get an interview as a graduate during these incredibly uncertain times speaks for itself in the businesses dedication to the success of their clients. Highly recommend the company and will be forever grateful for their continued help and support.
Sallie Jones
Oct 06, 2020
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After facing redundancy i looked for help from a few recruitment agencys and Bowen Eldridge was by far the best of them all! David quickly matched my skill set to opportunities i was very interested in. He talked me through the company and interview process so I was fully prepared and kept me up to date regularly. Within weeks I had landed the perfect role. Thanks David, your a superstar!
Malek Ammar
Aug 22, 2020
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By far the best Accountancy recruitment in Cardiff/Wales.
Cheryl was really personable, friendly, professional and supportive during these difficult times. I would definitely recommend Bowen Eldridge Recruitment
Cheryl was really personable, friendly, professional and supportive during these difficult times. I would definitely recommend Bowen Eldridge Recruitment
Ashleigh Phillips
May 30, 2020
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Having worked with Cheryl before I knew I would be in good hands and this time was no different. She kept me updated throughout the whole process, always checking in to see how I was getting on and was always available for any queries by phone or email. I would thoroughly recommend Bowen Eldridge if you're looking for a new opportunity as they really listen to what you are looking for and match you with right vacancies.
