
A&F – UK Finance Labour Market Trends Report, June 2025
Discover how ESG reforms, AI adoption, and regional growth are fuelling a 17% surge in accountancy hiring across commerce and industry—despite a slowdown in financial services.
Discover how ESG reforms, AI adoption, and regional growth are fuelling a 17% surge in accountancy hiring across commerce and industry—despite a slowdown in financial services.
UK fintech hiring is set to jump 32% in 2025, led by soaring demand in cybersecurity, fraud, and compliance roles. Fraud-related jobs are expected to double as firms scale operations and tackle rising regulatory pressure.
Britain’s tax job market is surging amid sweeping 2025 policy changes, with tax vacancies up 14% year-over-year as employers race to adapt to rising NI contributions, new VAT rules, and the end of the remittance basis. Regional demand now outpaces London, accounting for 61% of projected openings nationwide.
The UK internal audit job market is surging in early 2025, driven by regulatory pressure from ECCTA and FCPA updates. January saw a 70% spike in vacancies as firms scale up compliance, with demand expected to keep rising through the year.
The combination of increased investment in AI, political shifts in the UK and falling interest rates has made 2024 a pivotal year for the finance sector.
The accountancy job market in the UK has seen notable changes, with an overall drop in the number of vacancies nationwide. A closer look reveals that 59% of roles are based outside London, but these regions have experienced an 8.6% decline in vacancies.