How are accountant vacancies faring amidst the challenging times in England and Wales’ broader economy? What are the leading sectors and roles? Which regions have the highest activity, and which firms are the busiest? Download our new report to find out.
Written in partnership with Morgan McKinley, this report analyses the recruitment of accountant professionals within different sectors in England and Wales. It observes the trends of the annual and monthly totals, compares the skills in demand, a regional breakdown of recruitment, and the hiring activity of top firms.
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Fintech – UK Finance Labour Market Trends Report, May 2024
VC funding into the technology industry is on the rise again, bringing relief to policymakers. In the UK, FinTech is a major beneficiary of this increased investment, which is directly translating into heightened recruitment activity. FinTech stands out as the best-performing segment within Financial Services this year. If the current pace of recruitment continues, the number of FinTech vacancies in 2024 will be 36.7% higher nationwide compared to last year.
SAP – UK Tech Labour Market Trends, April 2024
Analysis shows that SAP vacancies are projected to decrease by 34.1% in 2024 compared to 2023 (comparatively, in the 2022 to 2023 data analysis, vacancies decreased by 2.1%). Similarly, regional SAP vacancies are on track for two consecutive years of decline. This trend decline in SAP hiring reflects the broader slowdown impacting the technology sector as it adapts to the transition to a more rigid financial discipline.
Banking – UK Legal Labour Market Trends, May 2024
The surge in vacancies for banking lawyers during Q1 2024, observed both in law firms and banks, reflects significant industry dynamics. 137 vacancies were posted within law firms, marking the highest total since Q3 2022. Extrapolating from Q1, 2024 is projected to see a 35% increase compared to the previous year. Similarly, there was a 17.7% increase in legal vacancies within banks compared to Q4 2023.
