3. The UK
Average yearly salary: $69-87K
Position: Fund Accountant
Years of experience: not defined
Overview of the trends: Hiring environment of the UK recruitment market became more competitive, especially when it comes to financial services. Employment process for professionals in financial services is traditionally very lively, and companies respond very quickly when a specific skill set is required. Demand for qualified accountants was not any different in 2015. On the contrary, it rose notably.
If you are a newly-qualified accountant, one with up to three years of professional experience or specialized in commercial advisory, then 2015 was your year in the UK that ranks third in our list of highest paying countries for accountants. If we are to talk about salaries, mid-level professionals had the best negotiation position regardless of what were their particular preferences: financial services or commerce firms. Demands were listened carefully as many employers showed a considerable flexibility while attracting candidates they wanted. All in all, employees had a considerable advantage since they were usually offered a number of positions to choose from.
Agency Robert Walters expects that talent shortages are likely to persist in 2016. Employers will work even harder to obtain and retain good staff while newly-qualified and mid-level accountants will continue to be a highly desirable resource for some time to come, across both financial services and commerce. So, London is definitely calling!
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