One-quarter of accountants are unhappy at work, according to research by a recruitment firm.
Badenoch & Clark reports happiness levels in the accountancy profession are the fourth lowest, behind human resources, IT and travel and transport.
The figures come despite nearly half of accountants having more confidence in their job prospects than a year ago, the firm adds.
Lawyers, public sectors workers and bankers all said they were happier in their profession, with 20 per cent claiming to be fed up with their job.
Among caterers and retailers, ten per cent admitted they were discontented with the daily grind.
"Employers need to consider not just their recruitment strategies to attract talent with itchy feet," said Nick Eaves, director in the accounting and finance recruitment practice at the firm. "They also need to be imaginative in how they work to improve happiness at work and to retain valued employees."
Last year the Birmingham Post reported that three out of five
part qualified accountants are unhappy with their pay.
Among assistant accountants this figure rose to 74 per cent, according to the survey conducted by Robert Half Finance and Accounting in conjunction with Pass magazine.
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