NJF beat Roberts Walters in a close fight.

Nathan Francis, Chairman of NJF, said: 'We are delighted to have won HereIsTheCity's 2008 poll for 'Best International Recruitment Firm'. With the voting coming from both clients and candidates, we feel that our passion, integrity and approach to work has been recognised. It is our aim to continue to streamline our processes, and to develop our relationships further within the financial markets.

With a presence in London, New York and Hong Kong, planned expansion in Dubai and Geneva and a new business, NJF Contracts, which caters for contract and temporary staff, this is an exciting time for us. Our thanks to all those who voted for us. Rest assured, we aim to continue to provide our partners with effective global lifecycle recruitment solutions for years to come'.

Here's the Top 6 final league table:

1. NJF Search International

2. Robert Walters

3. Hays Accountancy & Finance

4. C. Bridges Associates

5. Michael Page

6. Robert Half International