Accounting & Finance

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…

According to our latest workplace study, The new front on the war for talent, the banking and financial services market confidence is picking up. Most employers are looking to increase their headcount this year. So the war for talent is set to become a major issue for recruiters. The impact…

Recently, we’ve seen a moderate increase in project accountant roles as organisations look to implement new systems or synchronise systems to provide better reporting; a trend which has been fuelled by the aftermath of the recession as companies look to streamline their businesses and improve reporting capabilities. It is not…

What are the key elements of a business partner role? How does the role differ in Europe? How do you measure success?
These are just some of the questions posed to a panel of experts in our recent Question Time events in London and Manchester.
Hot on the heels of…

Employers should ensure they make the most of their employees’ transferable skills, including those in finance jobs.
That is according to the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), which reveals that companies can maximise their business potential by making the most of the workforce’s transferable skills.
Mike Petrook, spokesperson for the CMI,…

The availability of work, including accountancy jobs, could be
impacted by the phasing out of the default retirement age
(DRA).
Confusion over the future of the DRA has been rife, with Age UK
calling on the government to make clear its phasing-out plans.
Michelle Mitchell, Age UK charity director,…

Jobseekers, including those looking for accountancy jobs, should make sure they tailor their CVs.
That is the opinion of Chris Morrall, director of Talent Transitions, who suggests that people are more likely to secure an interview if they tailor their CV to the job for which they are applying.…