To negotiate a pay rise as an accounting professional, benchmark your salary against current market data, document your measurable contributions, and present a clear, evidence-based proposal at the right point in the business cycle. Here, we’ll cover the steps you need to take to improve your chances of successfully getting the salary and remuneration you deserve. Step 1: R...
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5 Steps for Negotiating a Pay Rise as an Accounting Professional.
about 2 months ago by Steve Merritt
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How Public Practice Accountants Can Secure a Stronger Salary Review in 2026
3 months ago by Steve Merritt
Salary reviews are approaching across many accounting firms in June and July, and for accountants working in public practice, 2026 is shaping up to be one of the strongest salary markets in years. While flexibility, hybrid work, career progression, and culture remain major priorities for candidates, remuneration has become a much larger focus again as firms compete for expe...
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The Cost of Talent - How to Compete on Pay and Benefits
about 1 year ago by Steve Merritt
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...
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