Traditional skills Financial accuracy Reporting Scorekeeping Controllership Cost management Analytics Business understanding Rock star skills Commercial Proactive Influencer Strategic partner Strong communicator Insightful Manages risk roberthalf.co.uk 08705 329635 Source: 2014 Robert Half Salary Guide for accounting and finance © 2013 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. FIND OUT WHAT YOU'RE WORTH! Are you looking to progress your career in accounting and finance? Read on to find out about skills in demand and salary expectations for 2014... REGIONAL VARIANCES Depending on where in the country you work, starting salaries are likely to vary slightly to the ones above. Here, we highlight how salaries are affected by working in different areas of the UK… WHAT ARE THE CORE SKILLS NEEDED IN ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE? ...AND ADDITIONAL ROCK STAR ACCOUNTANT SKILLS? To find out more about starting salaries for UK accounting and finance professionals and the most up-to-date salary information and hiring trends, please visit: roberthalf.co.uk/salary-guide THE BIGGEST SALARY INCREASES IN 2014 % change over 2013 0 1 2 3 4 5 +4.1% Qualified Management/ Financial Accountants +3.4% Compliance Managers +3.1% Risk Managers +3.0% Financial Business Partners +3.0% Systems Accountants Scotland 98.4% North East England 90.0% North West England 92.9% Yorkshire 91.9% East Midlands 91.8% West Midlands 92.8% East of England 97.9% London 129.0% South East England 106.0% South West England 92.3% Wales 89.5% 85<90% 90<95% 95<100% 100<105% 105<110% 110<115% 115<120% 120<125% 125<130% Regional variance Traditional skills Financial accuracy Reporting Scorekeeping Controllership Cost management Analytics Business understanding To see what you could be earning visit roberthalf.co.uk/salary-guide £34,000- £64,750 £42,750- £65,000 £43,000- £67,750 £42,500- £61,750 £37,500- £62,750 2014 salary range