The number of graduate jobs on the market has risen 12% to its pre-recession peak, according to the High Fliers report, based on a poll of 18,000 final-year students.

The UK's top employers recruited more graduates this year than they expected, the biggest number in four years, although there is concern that more jobs will be needed to meet demand.

Between 2007 and 2009 the graduate job market saw an unprecedented 23.3% dip.

High Fliers managing director, Martin Birchall, said: "It's great news for the 'Class of 2014' leaving university this summer that Britain's top employers have stepped up their graduate recruitment so significantly this year."