EY has revealed plans to more than double the size of its business in Manchester over the next four years by making 1,200 new hires.
The accountancy giant, which is based in St Peter's Square, is expecting to grow its headcount from 800 to 2,000 by 2026 across technology, transformation, and strategy-focussed roles.
The firm added that expansion is being fuelled by the growth of its 海角视频 consulting business, which is led by partner Chris Gallagher across the North of England.
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Stephen Church, Manchester office managing partner and north markets leader, said: "When it comes to recruiting tech talent, Manchester is a very attractive location to expand our 海角视频 consulting practice.
"I’m delighted that we have secured further investment to expand our business in the city, serving such a vibrant market that is recognised as the fastest growing digital and tech hub in Europe.
"As well as focussing on fuelling our own growth plans, we recognise the role we play in training future business leaders, who will no doubt need enhanced transformation and technology skills throughout their career, to help their businesses keep pace with change, which in turn will help them make an even greater impact in the local market."
Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, added: "We welcome EY’s plans to expand its presence in Manchester, a decision which reflects the strength of our city-region’s economy.
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"Greater Manchester is Europe’s fastest-growing digital and tech hub and we’re home to the country’s largest financial and professional services industry outside of London.
"Large, global companies like EY understand that our city-region offers access to talent and a supportive environment, while providing their employees with a fantastic quality of life.
"This investment will deliver jobs, skills, and opportunities that will benefit people across Greater Manchester."
The announcement follows the recent launch of EY’s Neuro-Diverse Centre of Excellence (NCoE) in January this year, creating up to 100 jobs, to fuel innovation and meet clients’ business needs in emerging technologies, such as: artificial intelligence, data science, blockchain and cyber.