Still high demand for accountants in Scotland

Quarter of employees still looking for staff

Written by AccountancyAge.com

More than a quarter (27%) of Scottish employers will be seeking skilled finance professionals over the next six months, according to research by specialist recruitment firm, Robert Half Finance & Accounting

In its bi-annual Scottish Employment Index, Robert Half indicated the same number (27%) of Scottish employers intending to increase staffing levels as they had indicated in the first six months of the year.

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The survey which covered over 100 companies in Edinburgh and Glasgow, also indicated the continuing trend of companies hiring additional staff due to business expansion (51%).

Phil Booth, regional director of Robert Half Finance & Accounting said: 'In order to facilitate the demand for staff, Scottish employers need to look at competitive remuneration in order to attract high quality candidates and retain staff. In addition, softer benefits such as flexible working hours and working from home should also be taken into consideration in the overall package designed to attract or keep skilled candidates.'

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