Accounting & Finance Recruitment Agencies Directory
The accounting & finance sector plays an important role in the UK economy and covers a range of job roles including credit controller, payroll, financial analyst and accountant. The industry is concerned with gathering and utilising financial information and more than two million professionals are employed in areas such as accountancy, banking and insurance.
Due to the skills required for the industry, specialist local and nationwide finance recruitment agencies are needed to source the best candidates in the market who are of the highest suitability to their clients.
Salaries
Salaries in the accounting and finance sector vary depending on the job type but average earnings are around £30,000 per annum. Recent graduates and entrants into the industry can expect a starting salary of £18,000 - £22,000 but gaining the right qualifications and experience can see this rise quickly. Clerical, admin and secretarial recruitment agencies within the public sector, will usually recruit for the lowest salaries, whereas management / executive personnel such as corporate finance executives, can earn £50,000+. London and the South East usually offers the best salary and career opportunities, however city locations such as Manchester, Birmingham and Leeds also provide openings into accounting and finance.
Qualifications and entry requirements
When looking to fill accounting / finance jobs, employers will look for candidates with a university degree to a 2:1 level. Numeracy related qualifications are almost essential to enter the sector with courses in financial management, insurance and accounting all being looked upon favourably. Professional qualifications will also be required for many job roles and these tend to be provided by The Association of Certified Accountants (ACCA) and The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).
As well as qualifications, candidates need to have strong analytical skills, attention to detail and be able to work with statistics. An accounting and finance recruitment agency will have the market knowledge and experience necessary to uncover potential staff who carry the qualities to be an asset to their clients.
August Clarke
Austen Allen Recruitment
Optimal Search
Lucy Bristow Appointments
Bluepoppy Recruitment
Alexander Mae
Flair 4 Recruitment
Pamela Neave Employment Group
JacobJames Recruitment
Vision Recruitment Solutions
React Recruitment
Ann Pettengell
Match Recruitment Services Ltd
MLA Recruitment
Kent Recruitment Bureau
Artemis Recruitment Consultants
Citi Recruit
Connect2Staff
Eaglecliff
Pendle Personnel
Most Popular Accounting & Finance Job Roles
Accounts Assistant
All Accounting Skills
Assistant Accountant
Assistant Management Accountant
Auditor
Bookkeeper
CFO
Corporate Treasury
Credit
Credit Analyst
Credit Controller
Credit Manager
Most Popular Locations for Accounting & Finance
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Accounting & Finance Salaries
