Accounting & Finance UK Finance Labour Market Trends | Spring 2024

The UK finance employment market is undergoing significant shifts, influenced by economic turbulence and changing industry dynamics.

To understand the trends in hiring Accounting and Finance professionals, Morgan McKinley has published a comprehensive research report, including: 

• Detailed analysis of Accounting and Finance job growth by region 
• Specific breakdowns by industry and company 
• Insights into future trends and what to expect

Highlights from the latest report

As we enter Q2, the signs are more positive for recruitment activity in the capital. There has been a 25% increase in recruitment within Commerce & Industry in 2024 compared to the monthly averages in 2023, with increases in retail, media, and technology.

• Accountancy and Banking remain flat whilst C&I surges, up 24.6% in London 
• Regionally, finance vacancies have remained depressed 
• The media sector has seen the biggest surge in 2024, with vacancies up by 31.4%.