The UK's offer Tap into strong domestic demand for accountancy services worth £26bn annually Select from a pool of over 160,000 accountancy students in the UK and IrelandBenefit from a leading market for accountancy services, with many of the largest global firms headquartered in LondonAccess the expertise of over 5,000 UK registered audit firms Internationally recognised accountancy expertise in the UK The accountancy industry in the UK is performing very strongly on the back of long-term investment into the profession and a sustained ability to attract high-quality talent, leading to one of the highest concentrations of accountancy professionals anywhere in the world. Many of the largest global firms are headquartered in London, with offices UK wide, making the UK a leading market for accountancy, and the ideal location for individuals and firms from all sectors to tap financial expertise across an array of services. Download factsheet Research Providing professional services to the world The UK professional services sector continues to be a key contributor to the wider UK economy. Find out more about the UK’s professional sector, and its role in delivering leading professional services expertise across the world. Download 'Providing professional services to the world' A growing market The UK's top 100 accountancy firms have seen significant revenue growth in recent years, despite the challenging backdrop of the pandemic. In 2021, revenues increased to over £18bn, for the first time. The number of accountancy jobs has also increased in recent years, rising to 430,000 jobs in the UK in 2020 – up 12% from 2015 and compared to a 2% increase for all sectors. £2.3bn in UK accounting services exports in 2020 Over £18bn in total UK fee income generated by the UK’s top 100 accounting firms in 2021 £26bn contribution to UK GDP from the UK accountancy profession in 2019 Major exporter The UK has an outstanding international reputation for high quality professional services, is a major provider of accountancy expertise to individuals and companies worldwide, and exports more accountancy services than it imports. Top accountancy expertise The UK’s 7 accountancy bodies have nearly 575,000 members worldwide. They play a key role in the development of accounting skills around the world. Top accountancy expertise UK global leader UK accounting exports have more than doubled in the last decade UK global leader Everything you need The UK offers you everything you need to grow your business. We have a global outlook, which means we understand your business needs. The depth and breadth of our offer mean unparalleled opportunities for you to grow. Innovation is what we do - creating an inspirational ecosystem where you can thrive. Choose the UK Innovation Open and global Business environment Opportunity Talent Industries A UK-wide offer Need more information? The City of London Corporation London & Partners Great Campaign TheCityUK Innovate Finance Association for Foreign Banks Association of British Insurers The Investment Association AFME UK Finance