More women could be attracted to accountancy jobs in the future after PwC launched an opportunity for ladies to apply for its female partner shadowing scheme.
The organisation revealed that around 400 applications have been made for the position, which will see students gain an insight into the firm.…
Counselling is becoming a regular aid for people in finance jobs and other workplace roles because of difficulties caused in and out of employment.
That is according to new research published by Right Management, which found 30,000 employees accessed its Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP) in 2011 – an increase…
Companies could require the help of people in accountancy jobs after the government announced the publishing of auto-enrolment regulations today (February 2nd).
Ministers hope that the package will help businesses put auto-enrolment into their pension scheme after clarification was sought in last summer's consultation.
Companies that are still struggling…
Finance jobs may still be needed in the coming months despite new research showing small improvements in the money situations of households.
Alliance Trust's UK Financial Reality Index rose from 56.7 to 62.1 in the final quarter of last year, but it is still short of the critical level…
Finance jobs could be required after new research showed that one in three prospective students is not worried by possible debt.
Credit Action found that one in four prospective university-goers it questioned have never received any form of financial education, such as informal teaching or leaflets.
Furthermore, only 27…
Around one in five people will retire in debt this year, according to new research that could lead to more people being hired in finance jobs.
Prudential found that the average debt for people retiring is around £38,200, with around half owing money on mortgages or credit cards.
Additionally,…
Some of Britain's biggest businesses could be set to create specialist accounting and finance jobs as they look to abide by new rules on economic reporting.
Stating its intention of "promoting market confidence in corporate reporting", the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has updated its guidance for the kinds of…
There is a positive outlook for people looking for accountancy jobs and others in the financial sector, according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC).
The organisation found that recruitment consultants are reporting a rise in the number of companies looking for people in this field, despite a decline…
In general, the current economic climate has seen a rise in the difficulty of finding a new position for most professionals. The ongoing Eurozone crisis, poor economic figures and fears of a double dip recession have led to many firms putting recruitment on hold. However, in certain sectors there is…
Retired people could require the help of people in accountancy jobs after new research revealed that expected incomes after work lives finish has hit a five-year low.
Prudential found that people retiring this year will only live on an average income of £15,500 – some £1,000 a year less…
