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​Understanding the accounting job market this year feels complex. People are fighting for roles against countless candidates and competing against increasingly sophisticated AI bots. You might find yourself grappling with applications that ask you to prove that you’re “digitally literate”, agile, or innovative. If you can’t decode what employers are looking for, your applic...

​In 2025, companies aren’t just looking to update their headcount with generic candidates. Increasingly, accounting leaders are prioritising “specialist” talent—people with unique, niche skills in everything from data analysis to AI proficiency. When everyone is searching for the same, highly competent professionals, employers struggle to navigate a rapidly shrinking pool of...

​If your accounting job search starts to feel like a marathon with no end, you’re not alone. In 2025, hiring timelines are stretching, with some estimates suggesting it takes up to 6 months to find a role. There are various reasons for this. Companies are reluctant to hire when they’re not sure what the future of work will look like. AI is reshaping roles and responsibiliti...

​How much can you learn about someone from a Resume? These documents might offer a brief insight into an accounting candidate’s previous roles or credentials, but they don’t show you how competent a candidate will be, or how well they’ll mesh with your company’s culture. These days, they may not even tell you if your candidate has the skills they’ll need to thrive in a speci...

​Salary reviews in public practice can be vague, delayed, or tied to rigid firm cycles. If you’re billing strongly, managing more work, or taking on extra responsibility, there’s a good chance your pay hasn’t kept up. Knowing your value is one thing. Asking for it confidently is another. Here’s how to prepare for a professional, well-timed conversation about your salary:​Ste...

​The accounting job market today is complicated. The rise of artificial intelligence and automation might be leading to new opportunities in some sectors, but it’s also causing widespread job displacement, and initiating wide-scale layoffs and job freezes in others. In fact, some experts now believe we’re in the midst of a “white collar recession”, where countless previously...

​In a world that’s constantly changing, one of the biggest things that separates high-performing accounting teams from their low-performing counterparts is predictability. The ability to anticipate and prepare for future needs and business priorities, is what ensures you can hire the right team members, fill emerging skill gaps, and maintain adaptability. While a future-foc...

​Navigating the accounting job market has never been easy for candidates – but lately, job hunting is starting to feel like a major mental health challenge. That’s particularly true for professionals feeling the squeeze of the “white collar recession”. Thanks to the rise of AI and automation, alongside numerous economic channels, many positions once considered crucial to co...

​The accounting workforce has never been more diverse. For the first time in history, teams are made up of five generations of professionals, spanning from the silent generation to Gen Z. That’s a good thing. More diversity means more creativity and perspectives. Studies show that diversity in a workforce significantly increases a company’s profit potential. However, when e...

​A few years ago, accounting wellbeing initiatives – particularly those focused on mental health- were often seen as “nice-to-have” perks. Now, countless studies show that focusing on well-being is becoming a core recruitment differentiator. In an environment where 87% of companies are experiencing skill gaps, well-being programs are helping organisations navigate talent sh...

​It’s easy to misjudge the benefits of introverts in the accounting workplace. However, introverts aren’t what most people think. They’re not disengaged, aloof, or against the concept of working as a team. They’re thoughtful, empathetic, and highly capable. Research suggests that introverts might make the best leaders, thanks to their ability to stay calm under pressure and...

​The idea that you “get what you pay for” in today’s world might be cliché, but it’s still true—particularly when it comes to acquiring top accounting talent. The competition for skilled employees is so fierce in 2025 that many organisations have resorted to poaching talent from competitors, promising them higher wages and better benefits in exchange for their abandoning the...

​Despite countless companies in the accounting sector investing more heavily in strategies to improve work/life balance and employee well-being, stress in the workplace is still a major issue. In 2024, Forty-seven per cent of workers in Australia said they felt mentally or physically exhausted at the end of the working day with too much work identified as the leading cause....

​Do you feel like a fraud in your accounting role? You’re not alone. Imposter syndrome is common, particularly for individuals moving into new roles or taking advantage of promotion opportunities. In fact, around one-third of young employees suffer from imposter syndrome, and around 70% of all accounting professionals encounter the experience at some point in their careers. ...

​Artificial intelligence (AI) is disrupting more-and-more in the accounting industry, from how teams collaborate, communicate, and create to how leaders hire new candidates. According to the Harvard Business Review, 97% of companies using AI to enhance the hiring process say they're seeing positive results. With AI and automation, companies are more efficiently attracting, ...

​In the accounting industry, few things are more important than the right leadership strategy. After all, leaders aren't just responsible for shaping the future of your organisation. They're the people who guide and motivate teams and keep companies on track towards their goals. Leaders also have a direct impact on your ability to attract and retain top talent. It's often s...

​The rise of AI in the accounting recruitment landscape can feel like a double-edged sword. On the one hand, artificial intelligence introduces opportunities for new job roles, better skill development strategies, and even improved workplace efficiency. On the other hand, AI can present challenges, particularly when candidates are striving to capture the attention of hirin...

​Demand for skilled professionals in the accounting landscape might be high, but competition is increasing too, particularly as employers expand their talent pools by hiring remote and global employees. To stand out, you need more than just dedication; you need a combination of the right skills and strategies. Everything, from your approach to pursuing the right competenci...

​Leaders in the accounting landscape are facing a stark reality. The workplace is evolving rapidly, and many skills are becoming obsolete faster than ever. According to the World Economic Forum, by 2027, about 42% of common work tasks will be automated, and leaders' responsibilities will change drastically. Continuous learning is no longer optional. With evolving multi-cult...

​In the accounting industry, recruiting the talent you want is becoming increasingly difficult. Ongoing skill shortages and high competition for professionals mean around 78% of employers are now struggling to find and attract the right candidates, no matter where you are on the globe, according to data collected by the Manpower Group. Professional recruitment companies can ...