Multi-sector recruiter Kelly Services has acquired accountancy and finance recruitment firm Toner Graham.

The Toner Graham name will be retained as well as its management team of Tony Gleeson, Joe Graham and Paul Toner.

Chris Moore, managing director at Kelly Services, said: “A key element of our plan for the next few years is an increased focus on our professional and technical Services, and the expertise we gain with this acquisition represents a significant step in implementing this strategy.”

Elsewhere, international recruiter GW Professional has acquired Australian recruiter Olivier, for an undisclosed sum.  

The will also provide an international candidate pipeline between the UK and Australia.
 
Graeme Maude, chief executive of GW Professional, said: “During our market research we looked at over 30 companies and Olivier matched us perfectly both in terms of organisational synergy and cultural fit. They mirror us in many of their market sectors such as accountancy, finance, HR and office support and also bring new areas to the table such as sales and marketing and financial planning. Similarly, GW Professional can offer expertise in the actuarial, compliance, risk and legal markets - a partnership which will help us achieve our aim of growing our professional services recruitment offerings beyond our traditional geographical markets.”