T+O+M BLOG

In case you missed the T+O+M Talk video, here's a summary from Fergal Gleeson on recruitment activity predictions for Commerce & Industry Accounting & Finance in 2025.

Recruitment trends

• Lots of redundancies in 2024 led to a high number of applications per job
• Seen an uptick in number of roles since Nov 2024, which is expected to continue in 2025
• Demand for high calibre candidates will be high
• Candidates are prioritising job security

Recruitment predictions

• expect there to be more demand for financial control roles, less so strategic & commercial roles
• some niche roles such as Tax , supply chain, treasury & technical accounting
• 12 month contracts are being offered with a long probation period
• Salaries remain flat, although starting to increase at the senior level
• Transformation is back
  

Advice for Candidates

• It’s still an employer’s market so use your networks and be able to articulate what you can offer in terms of leadership, influencing and value

Advice for Clients

• Move quickly for high calibre candidates, particularly second movers
• Flexibility to work from home is still a priority for senior accountants

If you would like to find out more, get in touch with one of the Accounting and Finance team. 

You can watch the full video here: