Core Insights - Azets has increased its accountancy graduate recruitment by 15%, hiring 384 graduates and school leavers in the UK, despite many firms in the sector reducing entry-level roles [1][3] - The company aims to use AI to enhance the work of junior staff rather than replace them, allowing new hires to focus on advisory roles while automating routine compliance tasks [3][4] - Azets completed the acquisition of Ensors, a chartered accountancy business, earlier in 2025, expanding its service portfolio [4][5] Regional Breakdown - The new graduate intake is distributed regionally, with 70% in the South and North East & Yorkshire, 64% in Central & West, 55% in Scotland, 46% in National Service Lines, and 40% in the North West [2] Strategic Vision - The CEO of Azets emphasized the importance of investing in graduate recruitment to prepare for future client demands and to ensure the growth of the business and the sector [3] - By automating routine tasks, Azets enables new staff to learn valuable advisory skills and progress more quickly in their careers, ultimately adding greater value to client businesses [4]