ICAEW and business confidence
Accounting giant Grant Thornton and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales’s (ICAEW) latest Business Confidence Monitor doesn’t make for particularly cheery reading. According to the latest edition of the Monitor, as many firms are reporting a fall in confidence as are reporting a rise – which is comparable to the levels observed during the ‘dark years’ between 2009 and 2012. The research also found that companies are planning on slowing salary increases and recruitment levels, while investment in research & development and capital spending is expected to grow at a reduced rate.
The global economic outlook has certainly become gloomier in recent months, and there are several potential pitfalls which could derail a fragile recovery. There has been growing uncertainty surrounding the finances of the Eurozone for some years now, and a potential Brexit is doing little to alleviate continental and British monetary woes. Further afield, the global economy faces a number of significant challenges, including slowing Chinese economic growth and the US election.We decided to ask accountants on the ground about their expectations for 2016 in our forthcoming salary survey. Just 24% of those surveyed reported feeling more confident about their company’s performance over the next 12 months – with the Brexit cited as a major cause of uncertainty. However, there is more confidence when it comes to earnings, with 71% of accountants expecting a salary increase.
Signup to receive the latest discipline specific articles
Related jobs
Salary:
£28,000 - £32,000 per annum + Hybrid working
Location:
Salford, Greater Manchester
Industry
Technology
Qualification
None specified
Market
Commerce & Industry
Salary
£30,000 - £35,000
Job Discipline
Part Qualified & Transactional Finance
Contract Type:
Permanent
Description
Credit Controller - HYBRID - Salford
Reference
BBBH184267
Expiry Date
01/01/01
Author
Laura HalloranAuthor
Laura HalloranSalary:
£35,000 - £40,000 per annum
Location:
Bolton, Greater Manchester
Industry
Business Services
Qualification
None specified
Market
Financial Services
Salary
£40,000 - £50,000
Job Discipline
Tax
Contract Type:
Permanent
Description
.
Reference
BBBH184374
Expiry Date
01/01/01
Author
Aleksandra TaranovskajaAuthor
Aleksandra TaranovskajaSalary:
£92,000 - £100,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits Package
Location:
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Industry
Energy, Resources and Industrial
Qualification
Fully qualified
Market
Commerce & Industry
Salary
£100,000 - £125,000
Job Discipline
Qualified Finance
Contract Type:
Permanent
Description
Exciting Head of Corporate Finance and Strategy role for a leading energy organisation based in Manchester city centre paying up to £100,000.
Reference
BBBH184370
Expiry Date
01/01/01
Author
Nathan JonesAuthor
Nathan JonesSalary:
€85,000 - €90,000 per annum
Location:
Dublin City Centre, Dublin
Industry
Professional Services
Qualification
None specified
Market
Commerce & Industry
Salary
£70,000 - £80,000
Job Discipline
Process Improvement
Contract Type:
Permanent
Description
Finance Transformation Lead - Consulting - Dublin
Reference
BBBH184367
Expiry Date
01/01/01
Author
Cillian McevoyAuthor
Cillian McevoySalary:
£65,000 - £73,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits Package
Location:
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Industry
Energy, Resources and Industrial
Qualification
Fully qualified
Market
Commerce & Industry
Salary
£70,000 - £80,000
Job Discipline
Qualified Finance
Contract Type:
Permanent
Description
Corporate Finance Manager role for a leading energy organisation based in Manchester city centre offering hybrid working paying circa £70,000.
Reference
BBBH184365
Expiry Date
01/01/01
Author
Nathan JonesAuthor
Nathan JonesSalary:
Negotiable
Location:
London
Industry
Media & Communications
Qualification
Fully qualified
Market
Commerce & Industry
Salary
£125,000 - £175,000
Job Discipline
Qualified Finance
Contract Type:
Permanent
Description
A hospitality and entertainment brand is currently looking for a Finance Director to join their team in London (Hybrid).
Reference
BBBH184244
Expiry Date
01/01/01
Author
Charlie BudderyAuthor
Charlie BudderySalary:
£67,000 - £75,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits Package
Location:
Wigan, Greater Manchester
Industry
Manufacturing
Qualification
Fully qualified
Market
Commerce & Industry
Salary
£70,000 - £80,000
Job Discipline
Qualified Finance
Contract Type:
Permanent
Description
Financial Planning and Analysis Manager for a PE backed manufacturing business based in Wigan with hybrid working paying between £67,000 - £75,000.
Reference
BBBH184364
Expiry Date
01/01/01
Author
Nathan JonesAuthor
Nathan JonesSalary:
£75,000 - £85,000 per annum + Car Allowance + Benefits
Location:
Crewe, Cheshire
Industry
Transport & Logistics
Qualification
Fully qualified
Market
Commerce & Industry
Salary
£80,000 - £100,000
Job Discipline
Qualified Finance
Contract Type:
Permanent
Description
Head of Commercial Finance role for a well-established organisation based just outside of Crewe paying up to £85,000 + benefits.
Reference
BBBH183457
Expiry Date
01/01/01
Author
Nathan JonesAuthor
Nathan JonesSalary:
£65,000 - £75,000 per annum + Additional Benefits Package
Location:
Cheadle, Greater Manchester
Industry
Manufacturing
Qualification
Fully qualified
Market
Commerce & Industry
Salary
£70,000 - £80,000
Job Discipline
Qualified Finance
Contract Type:
Permanent
Description
Group Reporting Manager role for a global manufacturing business based in Cheadle offering hybrid working paying between £65,000 and £75,000.
Reference
BBBH184108
Expiry Date
01/01/01
Author
Nathan JonesAuthor
Nathan JonesSalary:
£40,000 - £45,000 per annum
Location:
Greater Manchester
Industry
Consumer & Retail
Qualification
Part qualified
Market
Commerce & Industry
Salary
£40,000 - £50,000
Job Discipline
Part Qualified & Transactional Finance
Contract Type:
Contract
Description
Capex Analyst | Greater Manchester | Up to £45k | Immediate Start | 6 month FTC
Reference
BBBH184360
Expiry Date
01/01/01
Author
Jamie MillerAuthor
Jamie Miller