If we’ve noticed one thing so far in 2023, it’s that there are heaps of exciting job opportunities for talented accountants in the Northwest of England.
If you’re not familiar with the area, we thought a handy guide to why it’s such a great place to be an accountant in public practice, might be helpful.
So here’s the lowdown on why the Northwest of England is a great place to work, rest and play alongside a run down of some of our most exciting opportunities in the area right now.
Why is the Northwest of England a great place to work in public practice?
This area of the UK is absolutely buzzing. With 8 cities clustered in the area there’s huge scope for multi-office and independent regional firms to be billing massive fee incomes from a diverse range of clients including owner managed businesses, larger corporations, sole traders and busy start ups.
And most national firms have a serious presence in the Northwest too so you can expect plenty of opportunities with Top 50 firms if that’s the kind of role you’re seeking.
Whether you’re looking to settle in the major cities of Sheffield, Leeds, Manchester, Chester, Warrington or any of the other cosmopolitan meccas that this region offers, you can be certain of a great many potential employers not too far away.
The Northwest is also a home of major industry in the UK. Currently top of the list in the area are the sectors of retail, construction and food and drink.
It’s also a seriously well connected part of the country and road, rail and bus links are strong. Train journey times from London to Manchester are just over two hours.
What makes the Northwest of England an attractive place to live aside from work?
There’s lots going on in the Northwest of England and whether you’re a fan of enjoying fine cuisine and culture or if you’re a lover of the great outdoors, you’ll be well served in the area.
Liverpool is home to a range of cutting edge art galleries (including a branch of the Tate) and Manchester is home to the famous Royal Exchange Theatre which is a highly renowned European concert venue.
And with the area benefitting from areas of natural beauty such as The Peak District, The Lake District and the stunning beaches of North Wales closeby, there’s adventure on offer every weekend.
And of critical importance in 2023, the cost of living in the Northwest of England is notably lower.
What job opportunities are currently available for accountants in the Northwest of England?
The easiest way to see the most up to date list of jobs in any area of the UK is to search by town or city on our jobs page.
But at the time of writing here’s the lowdown on the hottest jobs for accountants right now in the Northwest.
Audit Senior Manager in Manchester
Audit & Accounts Manager in Chester
A great deal of the employing firms that we are proud to represent are always willing to discuss relocation support and the potential for hybrid working if a move to this wonderful part of the UK is something you’d like to learn more about.
At Public Practice Recruitment Ltd we’re here to support you to find the right role, the right package of benefits and the right lifestyle of you and you alone, and no corner of the country is off limits.
To work with the experts in the niche area of public practice recruitment, reach out to our team today.
