Newly Qualified ACA — Your First Move Out of Practice

At JAG Talent, we spend every day speaking with finance and accountancy professionals across London. This piece pulls together what we're hearing on the ground about newly qualified roles in the career advice space.

What's happening in the market

The London finance hiring market continues to evolve. Employers in TMT and Consumer are moving fast on strong candidates, and salary expectations have shifted meaningfully in the last twelve months. Whether you're a candidate weighing your next move or a hiring manager mapping your team, understanding the current dynamics matters.

Key considerations

• Compensation benchmarks are moving upward for commercially-minded finance talent.
• Hybrid working is now the default expectation, with two to three office days most common.
• Businesses are prioritising candidates who can partner with the wider business, not just report on it.
• Notice periods and counter offers are being used more strategically on both sides.

Our take

If you're thinking about your next role, or you're building a finance team, get in touch. We work with founders, CFOs and finance leaders across London and can share a candid view of what's realistic in today's market.

Ready to chat?

Reach out to Jo or Alicia directly, or request a callback and we'll get straight back to you.