The accounting sector has seen one of the largest rises in advertised salaries over first quarter of the year, with a year-on-year increase of 6.6% compared to the national average of 1.3%, according to data from CV-Library
Additionally, total job vacancies in the sector also saw similar growth, increasing by 22.5% when compared to Q4 2016, according to the online jobs site.
Lee Biggins, founder and managing director of CV-Library, said: ‘It is fantastic to see the job market in the accounting sector not only holding its own, but also expanding throughout the first quarter of the year. It is particularly promising to see salaries experience an impressive rise, as companies look to attract the top talent to their workforces.
‘With a huge number of job hunters looking for work right now, businesses should have a very deep talent pool to choose from when it comes to filling a vacancy. Likewise, candidates will reap the benefits of there being more jobs on offer, as companies look to ensure they remain competitive.’
