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Accounting and finance shortage continues

09/07/2008

A continued shortage of experienced accounting and finance workers has international employers worried, it has been reported.

According to the Robert Half Global Financial Employment Monitor, of the 20 countries surveyed, 19 found it more difficult to recruit the right staff.

"The results of this year's report reflect the challenges hiring managers around the world continue to face in locating and retaining highly skilled accounting and finance professionals," said Greg Scileppi, director of international operations.

The study also revealed employers are increasingly diligent during their recruitment process – respondents said they held an average of three interviews per candidate.

UK employers of accountancy jobs were the only companies that found recruitment easier – even so, 43 per cent still said it was difficult to locate skilled candidates.

Prospects, the graduate advisory group has revealed separate research by Incomes Data Services, has shown financial firms are planning to recruit 14.7 per cent fewer graduates.

 

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