
Written in partnership with Morgan McKinley, this report examines the hiring of accounting professionals in the Commerce & Industry sector in England and Wales. It reviews annual and quarterly totals; compares the hiring activity by region and city; presents trends by sector and specialisation; and analyses recruitment levels by top firms.
Key findings include:
- At the close Q1 2022, vacancies are at their highest quarterly level ever
- The North East experienced the fastest growth in new C&I accountant jobs
- Reading and Birmingham are recording surges in hiring in early 2022
- Vacancies in specialist field and treasury accounting increased rapidly in 2021
Download our latest labour market trends report on the financial sector for more insights on accountant hiring.

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