Filling the Gap is AAT's report exploring the growing skills shortages in the UK's finance and accounting profession. This three-part series highlights where the gaps are, what's causing them, and how we can work together – across government, business and education – to close them.
A skilled finance workforce is central to all the UK's growth sectors. This report sets out a roadmap to build a more resilient and future-ready system.
Chapter 1: The Current Landscape
October 2025
Understand the current extent of the UK's finance and accounting skills gap – and how it’s affecting employers, productivity and talent pipelines.
Chapter 2: The Talent Pipeline
Coming late 2025.
Chapter 3: Social and Economic Impact
Coming early 2026.
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