Global recruitment specialist Hays has released its quarterly report into recruitment trends for the April – June 2012 quarter.

 

As we approach the end of the financial year, we’ll see a high demand for Financial Accountants which is fuelled by a shortage of candidates as well as normal attrition.

 

The demand for Budget Officers and Management Accountants has risen, as has Asset Accountants, as companies look towards preparing budgets for the new financial year. Analysts and Credit Controllers are sought as companies focus on cutting costs, reviewing expenditure and negotiating with suppliers.

 

“We’ve also seen demand for IT Auditors, Financial Reporting Managers, Indirect Tax Analysts and Business Transformation Specialists for both project vacancies and permanent job openings,” says the report.

 

In the NT and QLD, Project Accountants and Cost Controllers are in demand as mine sites expand and attempt to control costs. Assistant Accountants are being sought mainly by the mining, construction and energy sectors as they consider future growth and succession planning.

 

Payroll experience is in demand, in particular candidates with experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Pronto or Oracle.

 

“Accounts Payable candidates are also needed as companies forge ahead with projects and expansion plans previously on hold,” says the report. “In addition, payment of supplier invoices is becoming more crucial and a much larger task as volumes significantly increase.”

 

The report can be found here.