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

 

The approaching end of financial year has increased demand for candidates with reconciliation and processing skills, also those with tax and financial accounting skills. 

 

In response to legislative changes around public funding and grants, there has been an increase in the need for Business Analysts who can provide accurate costing analysis – in particular for the not-for-profit sector.

 

Payroll, Assistant Accountants and Accounts Payable candidates are also needed. This is mainly a response to secondments which then open up these positions.

 

The public sector report can be found here.

 

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

 

Demand remains constant for Internal Auditors, while demand for External Auditors is rising due to the end of the financial year. A large number of SMEs need recovery services so Insolvency candidates are in high demand.

 

Small to mid tier firms are seeking Business Services and Tax candidates and candidates with experience in restructuring and reorganisation, due diligence and niche skill sets.

 

Large boutique firms are expanding their teams in the area of Forensic accountancy and are also looking for Data Analytics experts.

 

“In general, Accountants/Analysts with one to two years post qualified experience remain an area of demand since many are moving out of the profession into commerce," says the report.

 

The private report can be found here.