Knowledge Hub – Finance Recruitment & Accountancy Insights

Agile accountants prioritise speed alongside accuracy, enabling businesses to pivot quickly in volatile markets. Today’s finance teams shape strategy by modelling fast, applying rigour selectively, and delivering timely insights. Preparedness, adaptability, and commercial instinct now outweigh perfection in driving impact.

AI and automation are reshaping accounting in 2026, driving a shift from compliance to strategic advisory. Firms are investing in tech to boost productivity, streamline operations, meet client expectations, and overcome talent shortages while outsourcing to maintain focus on high-value services.

A Silverfin survey found senior accountants in large firms adopt AI more than juniors, reversing expectations. Restricted access, trust issues, and role differences may explain the gap, raising questions about AI’s real impact versus perceived productivity benefits.

The accountancy sector is shifting from a “war for talent” to a “war on capacity,” driven by economic pressures, AI, and private equity influence. Firms focus on operational optimisation, strategic tech investment, and long-term growth to enhance competitiveness.

We placed a Finance Director for a £25M+ international branding agency in 7 weeks, ensuring a smooth succession before the incumbent’s retirement. Our targeted search secured a culturally aligned leader with international experience, strengthening stability and supporting the agency’s future growth.

Placed a Head of Finance in 5 weeks for a £10M+ tech company scaling fast. Delivered strategic leadership, structured reporting, and commercial clarity—transforming finance from reactive to reliable during a critical phase of investor engagement and operational growth.