Technology adoption continues to reshape expectations across accounting, audit and tax rolls.

We believe professionals are now expected to combine strong technical foundations with digital, analytical and systems capability. Audit teams in professional services increasingly require proficiency in data analytics and visualisation tools, while finance functions in banking and energy seek ERP and automation experience.

ESG reporting teams in retail and consumer goods also demand professionals capable of interpreting sustainability data through cloud-based platforms. In our view, prioritising hybrid finance-technology skills and structured upskilling will be essential to maintaining workforce capability in 2026.