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The recruitment market
Surrey 2023
The Surrey recruitment market continued to gather pace throughout 2023 with salaries and job opportunities
on the increase, and this level is set to be maintained throughout 2024, despite the economic uncertainty.
Salary Guide 2024
The main threat to recruitment in the Accounting and Finance sector continues to be the skills gap, which is affecting firms across the County. Businesses are having to either increase remuneration and their benefits package to attract top talent, or in some cases engage staff who have only some of the required skills or industry experience, offering training
where necessary.
Staff retention has become a crucial component in successfully managing headcount. A large proportion of businesses across Surrey find retaining finance professionals with 2-3 years post-qualification experience the most challenging, with their replacement both difficult and expensive.
Employees now demand flexible working arrangements more than ever before. Surveys conducted throughout 2023 indicate that job seekers are now prioritising roles that offer the opportunity to work from home, or where they can dictate start or finish times. Competitive salaries, bonus and car allowance schemes continue to be big factors in job searches and job happiness.
2023 witnessed a significant increase in Surrey firms investing in their overall ‘employee experience’ with various incentives and employee support programs improved or created. This will continue throughout 2024.
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