26. 06. 2025

Surge in demand for accountancy commerce & industry roles 

Surge in demand for accountancy commerce & industry roles 

There has been a big shift in UK accountancy hiring trends, according to the latest report from Morgan McKinley and Vacancysoft. 

While accountancy financial services vacancies are set to fall, roles in commerce and industry have surged by 17% in 2025 – marking the strongest rebound in over a decade. Regional hotspots like the South West, West Midlands and Yorkshire are seeing some of the fastest growth, driven by ESG reforms, infrastructure investment and changing workforce needs. 

Key insights from the report include: 

London finance vacancies in commerce and industry up 15%. 

Asset management hiring forecast to drop 43%. 

Morgan Stanley, BAE Systems and EG Group among top hirers. 

AI, ESG and hybrid work shaping new employer expectations. 

This article is sourced from the following link: 

https://www.pqmagazine.com/surge-in-demand-for-commerce-and-industry-accountancy-roles/