Companies may find it difficult to fill finance jobs as a result of the government's proposed cap on migrant workers from outside of the European Union, it has been warned.
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation has expressed concerns over the cap, responding to a report from the Chartered Institute…
More opportunities need to be created in the market for finance and accounting jobs and other sectors to capitalise on short-term forecasts of UK economic recovery.
According to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), UK GDP is now expected to grow to 1.7 per cent this year and 2.2…
An accountancy salary survey could show that typical wages in the finance sector are rising after research indicated that fewer employers are freezing pay.
A new analysis of pay settlements by IDSPay.co.uk indicated that the private sector is witnessing increased stability in terms of wages, with the proportion of…
Accountants with the right qualifications will find it easier to secure finance jobs due to a skills shortage that currently grips the sector.
That is according to the latest labour market outlook survey by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and KPMG, which indicated that half of…
Many small businesses, including those that offer accountancy jobs, fear losing staff they have spent time and money training.
That is according to Sylvia Constantine, the IBA Start up Business Advisor of the Year 2005, said that the risk of employees undertaking training and then leaving was a bigger…
Older employees, including those in accountancy jobs, should remain flexible with regards to how their jobs setup might change in older age.
That is according to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), which suggests that it is not just companies that should ensure they are flexible with…
More accountancy jobs could become available as confidence returns to the UK economy.
According to the latest Business Factors Index (BFI) from Bibby Financial Services, firms felt more assured during the second quarter of this year than they did in the first, even though business turnover declined.
In June…
The criminal vetting process for applicants to finance jobs and other professions should be made simpler, it has been suggested.
That is according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), which suggests that the new coalition government has a responsibility to simplify the procedure and make it more cost-effective,…
With planned spending cuts and increased efficiency gains to be made across the public sector, the future of public sector’s support services looks uncertain. However, for accountants there’s a real opportunity to demonstrate value and to be seen an indispensable resource.
Accountants can position themselves as the professionals to manage…
As finance teams in the private sector show signs of returning to pre-recession work levels, we’re seeing a marked increase in the number of permanent and fixed term contract roles for accountants.
This approach is enabling employers to control costs and truly evaluate the need for skills. However many report…
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