More accountants are leaving the UK to work abroad due to concerns over the UK economy, according to finance recruiter Ardent.

Aileen Vowden, chief operating officer, Ardent, said: “ Nine out of 10 accountants are attracted to the prospect of working overseas. Our international team has placed hundreds of chartered accountants overseas into the Big Four accountancy firms [PwC, KPMG, Ernst & Young and Deloitte], local independents and practice boutiques, as well as within financial services companies, both on a permanent or secondment basis.”