ACCOUNTANCY General 2013 saw a slight improvement in employment across the accountancy support and part-qualified markets, with a rise in hiring activity recorded throughout the majority of sectors. Promising signs were specifically noted within the manufacturing sector, which over recent years has remained fairly static. It is positive to report a notable increase in hiring across the SME market with slightly more finance administrator/assistant positions arising, presumably due to an emphasis on rebuilding finance teams from the bottom up. For hiring managers, there is still an emphasis on candidates standing out from the crowd in a rather candidate saturated market. Experienced finance professionals with language skills continue to be in high demand predominantly within the shared service centres and also for international companies reaching out to the Northern Ireland market. Although there is notable optimism in terms of employment opportunities, 2013 salaries have been fairly consistent with previous years with relatively little change expected going into 2014. The qualified jobs market remained challenging in 2013 with businesses relatively conservative in their hiring approaches due to the wider economic climate. However, some sectors have seen significant growth such as food manufacturing and FMCG and this has led to increased recruitment for talented senior finance professionals who can drive efficiencies, generate profitability and add value. The newly qualified market has continued to grow with a significant increase in the demand for technically strong, commercially minded management and financial accountants. From a candidate perspective, the competition for talent continues with demand for the best calibre individuals outstripping supply, particularly at the newly qualified to two years’ post qualified experience levels. As the Northern Ireland recruitment market continues its slow climb out of recession, the mood as we approach 2014 is still one of cautious optimism.
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QUALIFIED Job Title
£
Finance Director T/O >10m
50,000 – 75,000
Finance Director T/O <10m
45,000 – 65,000
Financial Controller T/O >10m
40,000 – 55,000
Financial Controller T/O <10m
38,000 – 50,000
Finance Manager
35,000 – 45,000
Group Management Accountant
35,000 – 45,000
Group Financial Accountant
35,000 – 45,000
Management Accountant
30,000 – 40,000
Financial Accountant
30,000 – 40,000
Internal Auditor
30,000 – 40,000
Project Accountant
30,000 – 45,000
Systems Accountant
35,000 – 50,000
Treasury Accountant
30,000 – 40,000
Financial Analyst
25,000 – 35,000
Cost Accountant
25,000 – 40,000
Newly Qualified Accountant
25,000 – 32,000
Credit Manager
25,000 – 40,000
Accounts Payable Manager
25,000 – 35,000
Accounts Receivable Manager
25,000 – 35,000
Payroll Manager
25,000 – 35,000
PART-QUALIFIED Job Title
£
Finalist
23,000 – 25,000
Assistant Accountant / Part-Qualified Accountant 20,000 – 23,000 Accounts Technician
18,000 – 22,000
Accounts Assistant
17,000 – 20,000
Accounts Administrator
15,000 – 18,000
Credit Controller
18,000 – 22,000
Payroll Administrator
16,000 – 20,000
Accounts Receivable
16,000 – 18,000
Accounts Payable
16,000 – 18,000
Bookkeeper
17,000 – 22,000