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Global professional and healthcare recruitment challenges

Overview

The accounting and healthcare sectors continue to face structural talent shortages that threaten operational efficiency and growth. In healthcare, shortages driven by an aging population and chronic disease prevalence, alongside high turnover from burnout, risk negatively affecting patient care and increasing costs.

In the accounting sector, recruitment difficulties are compounded by intense competition for professionals who possess both technical expertise and cultural fit. In Australia, capacity constraints remain a major hurdle. Data from CA ANZ and Jobs and Skills Australia indicates that vacancy fill rates for general accountants, taxation accountants, and external auditors continue to fall well below the 67 per cent threshold considered a strong indicator of shortage.

To manage these capacity gaps, firms are increasingly turning to independent specialists and offshore outsourcing. Within the financial services sector, 43 per cent of firms report a preference for independent specialists over traditional consulting firms to address needs in risk, compliance, and AI governance. While major banks have reduced permanent roles in business-as-usual operations, demand for specialized regulatory expertise remains high.

The Australian accounting market is also exhibiting a two-speed growth pattern. Smaller firms under $10 million are growing faster, with an average growth rate of 11.3%, compared to 7.8% for larger peers. This divergence is highlighted by KPMG Australia reporting a 1% revenue decline in FY26. Looking forward, automation and AI are expected to play a significant role in sector revenue, with potential gains estimated in the billions of dollars.

Entities

Jobs and Skills Australia · CA ANZ · ICAEW · Marquee Staffing · ACCA

Timeline

  1. 11 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Australian accounting and finance sectors face talent shortages

    Australian accounting and financial firms are facing acute talent shortages in compliance and risk, leading to increased reliance on offshore outsourcing and independent specialists to bridge capability gaps.

  2. 17 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Accounting firms face growth challenges through talent shortages and digital shifts

    Accounting firms in Australia and the UK face growth hurdles, including talent shortages and the need to transition from referral-based models to digital marketing and advisory services.

  3. 18 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Recruitment challenges impact healthcare and accounting sectors

    Healthcare and accounting sectors face significant recruitment hurdles, including talent shortages, high turnover, and skills mismatches, prompting a rise in specialized staffing and outsourcing solutions.

  4. 23 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Accounting talent shortages threaten firm growth and capacity

    Accounting firms face structural talent shortages, with low fill rates for auditors and accountants threatening growth and service quality. Experts suggest remote and international hiring to bridge the gap.

Sources

barandbench.com · bizzmarkblog.com · boz.com.au · consultancy.com.au · flyingvgroup.com · marqueestaffing.com · profiletree.com

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