Candidates dominate the market as practice thrives, and salaries remain strong
The traditional accountancy career pathway of starting in practice and moving into industry is changing – practice is now a career choice.
Finance
Post-UK General Election financial changes for 2020
The Conservative party manifesto says that finance will continue to be a world leading sector after Brexit is complete. What have the Conservatives pledged in terms of funding and tax? How have bus...
Finance professionals confident gender pay reporting will work
Finance professionals confident gender pay reporting will work, but only third see the gap close
REED proudly sponsors British Accountancy Awards
Reed Accountancy and Finance bolstered their industry networks by sponsoring the British Accountancy Awards, last week.
Is the increase in pension contributions putting pressure on UK employers?
From the government’s perspective, pension auto-enrolment has been a huge success. In 2012, before the scheme began, only 44% of private sector employees had a workplace pension. That is now 81%. T...
How UK businesses are preparing for Brexit
With Brexit fast approaching, this month’s Big Question on how UK businesses are preparing for Brexit could hardly be more relevant. Despite delays, the question of preparedness will not go away.
How will UK businesses adapt for Generation Z?
Much is made of the challenges and opportunities for business when a new generation enters the workforce. With Generation Z (those born after 1995) entering the workforce, there are now four genera...
How skills, salaries and benefits are shaping the finance recruitment market
Employment in the UK has hit a record high. Almost 76% of the population aged between 16-64 is in work according to data released last month. And full employment is beginning to be reflected in pay...
How can businesses retain EU workers in the wake of Brexit?
David Smith investigates our latest Big Question – how can businesses retain EU workers and who is responsible for reassuring those already working in the UK?
The Autumn Budget 2018 – What it means for business (and Brexit)
At the Reed Accountancy & Finance annual Budget Breakfast, held on October 30 at the Merchant Taylor’s Hall in the City of London, David Smith presented both about Philip Hammond’s budget and Brexit.