FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Sieve?

Sieve is a finance talent marketplace that helps businesses find and connect directly with finance professionals matched to the work they need done.

Who can I find?

Sieve covers finance capability from transactional support and bookkeeping through management accounting, financial control, Finance Director and CFO-level work.

What does Sieve-assessed mean?

It means a named capability has been assessed through Sieve. Profiles separately identify self-reported experience, qualifications and systems.

How are matches ranked?

Matches are ranked against the must-haves and preferences in a business’s finance brief. Sieve shows the requirements met and important gaps so the ranking can be understood.

Can I search before registering?

Yes. You can build a brief and view anonymised results before creating a business account. Registration is required to save a shortlist or send connection requests.

When is a credit used?

A credit is reserved when you send a request and used when the professional accepts. It returns to your balance if the request is declined or expires. Final rule to be confirmed.

Can a professional decline?

Yes. Finance professionals remain anonymous and choose which connection requests they want to accept.

What happens after we connect?

Sieve releases contact details to both parties. You then speak directly, carry out any checks you need and agree the engagement between yourselves.

Does Sieve guarantee a match?

No. Matching and assessments provide useful evidence, but businesses remain responsible for deciding whether a professional is suitable.

Can recruitment agencies use Sieve?

Sieve is designed for businesses engaging finance professionals directly; agency access is not part of the current launch offer. Launch policy to be confirmed.