West Midlands Accounting & Finance recruitment agency listing

The West Midlands is a heavily developed area in central England that includes the cities of Birmingham, Coventry and Wolverhampton. Its diverse economy has led a great many accounting recruitment firms to base themselves in the area.

Key industries and employers

The West Midlands is home to some of the biggest manufacturing, industrial and service-based companies in the UK, so it should come as no surprise that dozens of accountants are based in the area - particularly in Birmingham. The local universities include the University of Warwick and the University of Birmingham, and both supply graduates to the industry. This means that there is a relatively high demand for accountancy jobs in the area, and local recruitment agencies are always inundated with applications for staff jobs.

The multinational firms of Deloitte and Touche and PWC both have offices in Birmingham. However, there are dozens of British accountancy firms with a permanent base in the West Midlands; these include Blossom Stream Limited and BA Global Associates Limited. Recent economic problems in the UK have caused a slump in demand for many consumer goods, and this has had a knock-on effect on accountancy firms. However, the larger firms are still taking graduates on directly from universities and colleges, so employment opportunities in the West Midlands are still available for exceptional candidates with a clear passion for the profession.