1. Market Overview
Over the last three months our clients’ requests for qualified accountant CVs
remains steady. Week on week our industry client base seeks our assistance
on various finance opportunities. A noticeable increase in opportunities with
indigenous companies and SME businesses is apparent, while recruitment
for finance and accounting staff also remains consistent within our Blue Chip
and Multinational clients.
The highest demand in Q3 was primarily for the following roles;
• Newly Qualified Accountant
• Financial Accountant (2+ years PQE)
• Finance Manager/Controller.
Clients’ preference for candidate backgrounds varies, some businesses
request a practice trained background (e.g. Big 4 firm, Top 10 firm etc.),
while another will consider industry-trained accountants.
When a qualified accountant, newly or experienced, registers with Lincoln, the
ideal is to present a range of opportunities in order to meet our candidates’
career aspirations. Some favour an international or MNC organisation, while
other candidates have a preference for SME businesses or an indigenous
Plc. Our Consultants aim to meet the expectations of our candidates and
partner with them on their career/employer choices.
Q3 of 2016 has certainly allowed our team to provide a range of company
options and opportunities for accounting and finance candidates to review.
Looking forward to Q4, there is a healthy demand for accounting staff
predominantly within FMCG, Telecoms and Broadband, Consumer Services
and Energy.
CONTACT US
Maria Fogarty
Senior Manager
Accounting and Finance Services
Telephone: 01 661 0444
Email: mfogarty@lincoln.ie
Accounting and Finance Industry Market Update Q3 2016
SPECIALIST PROFESSIONAL RECRUITMENT
ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
Clíona Lyons
Senior Consultant
Accounting and Financial Services
Telephone: 01 661 0444
Email: clyons@lincoln.ie
Concepta Cadogan
Senior Manager
Accounting Temporary & Contract
Telephone: 01 661 0444
Email: ccadogan@lincoln.ie

2. Lincoln Recruitment Specialists are an industry leader in talent selection in
the Irish market. We help candidates access high impact careers across
our specialist areas: Accounting, Finance, Legal, Financial Services, IT
and HR. We also help organisations big and small source, recruit, retain
and manage the highly skilled talent they need to succeed and grow in an
increasingly competitive world..
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As your recruitment partner and adviser, we publish an in-depth salary
guide to help you secure and retain the industry’s top talent. It includes
the most up-to-date information and advice on the current hiring outlook,
employee compensation and benefits, current trends to the market, and key
points to note when formulating your recruitment strategy and remuneration
packages in 2016.
For more information visit:
http://lincoln.ie/survey
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ABOUT LINCOLN RECRUITMENT SPECIALISTS
Accounting, Banking & Financial Services
2016 to date has been an extremely busy year for Lincoln Recruitment Specialists; clearly evident is the significant
growth across Domestic Banking, Insurance, Funds and Aviation Leasing markets. Strong calibre candidates are
consistently in demand especially across the qualified accounting market.
Q3 of 2016 was a highly active quarter for accounting recruitment within Financial Services. Opportunities for newly
qualified accountants and up to 5 years PQE are the most ‘in-demand’ roles. Management opportunities from
€70,000 + are less, however there is some activity, noticeably within the Insurance market and more recently within
the Domestic Pillar Banks.
The ‘In-demand’ job opportunities include:
• Financial Reporting Accountants and Managers
• Internal Auditors
• Statutory Accountants
• Financial Analysts
A noticeable rise in job market confidence continues, resulting in candidates now willing to consider a move where
in previous years they wouldn’t have. Lincoln Accounting & Finance Consultants anticipate the remainder of 2016 will
continue to be as active as earlier quarters, particularly within the job areas mentioned above.
Interim, Contract & Accounts Support
Typically nearing the end of a year, an organisation’s permanent headcount may have reached full capacity, and/or,
the recruitment budget may now be fully exhausted. Therefore, hiring candidates on a contract or interim basis is
often the route taken by clients at this time.
A ‘Fixed-Term’ Contractor provides a business with the seasonal support necessary to cover year-end, while also
allowing candidates to build and develop their experience while awaiting a more permanent opportunity. Often a
client company recruits temporary finance staff, which can then become a rolling contract and eventually a permanent
position. Contracts are a useful option for a Finance Manager to see a candidate in action and gently introduce them
to an established team.
During Q3 there were continued requirements for experienced Accounts Payable/Receivable staff, Accounts
Assistants and Billing Analysts, both contract and permanent. Recruitment processes for such roles are often quick
and skilled candidates could find themselves with an impressive new job offer within a week, two at most.