Marks Sattin 2013-2014

Accounting Market Insights

About Marks Sattin

• Established in 1988

• Three areas of specialisation; Accounting, Insurance and Banking & Finance

• Leading global specialist financial recruitment company – offices in Europe, Asia, Oceania and South America

• Our APAC offices provide recruitment solutions throughout the region, leveraging of our global presence and candidate network

• We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding levels of service, combined with quality candidates. Our loyal and exclusive clientele can attest to it.

• Part of the FiveTen Group of global companies:

Market Trends

If you were considering a new external job, what do you perceive to be an acceptable increase in basic salary?

Remuneration Expectations

Source: Marks Sattin candidate survey

Surprisingly, Baby Boomers have the highest salary expectations, with nearly two thirds expecting an increase of 16%+.

Market Trends

What was your bonus in 2012?

Candidate Remuneration

Source: Marks Sattin candidate survey

How did this differ from your last bonus?

How satisfied were you with your most recent bonus?

Market Trends

How are you feeling about the future of the economy?

Market Conditions

Source: Marks Sattin candidate survey

Accounting professionals are firmly on the fence when it comes to economy, with over half adopting a ‘wait and see’ approach.

How would you rate your current job security?

Job Security Perceptions

Source: Marks Sattin candidate survey

Job security is mostly unchanged from 2012, with approximately ¼ feeling insecure.

Market Trends

Job Seeking Behaviour

Source: Marks Sattin candidate survey

Interestingly, in spite of the fact that 9 out of 10 candidates are looking for new opportunities, the majority of those surveyed are happy in their current roles.

How happy are you in your current role?

Market Trends

Job Seeking Behaviour

Source: Marks Sattin candidate survey

9 out of 10 candidates are either passively or actively keeping an eye on the market; candidate retention will be a key challenge if the market improves.

Which of the following best describes your current job seeking behaviour?

Market Trends

Would you consider moving overseas for the right opportunity?

Job Seeking Behaviour

Source: Marks Sattin candidate survey

Asia and North America have overtaken the UK at the destinations of choice for Accounting professionals.

Where would be your first choice?

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Source: Marks Sattin candidate survey