Being your own boss is a driving ambition of many of the new generation of accountants, according to new data from ACCA.
The 2025 edition of its Global Talent Trends survey found 61% of UK Gen Z accountants have real entrepreneurial aspirations, double the number of the rest of the UK’s accountants (31%).
Mental health and wellbeing also emerged as a key trend, with half of UK finance professionals says their mental health suffers because of work pressures, and almost a third (30%) have considered resigning due to wellbeing issues.
When it comes to AI less than a quarter (23%) of respondents said they are provided with training opportunities at work, despite seven out of 10 (71%) feeling confident in their ability to learn new AI skills
Jamie Lyon FCCA, Global Head of Skills, Sectors, Technology at ACCA said: ‘It’s an exciting time to be a young accountant in the industry, with so many aiming for the goal of being an entrepreneur. With almost three quarters also keen and confident to learn new AI skills, and more employers looking to prioritise mental health and wellbeing, our survey data shows a profession that is striving to do better for everyone.”
