Finance officers manage the income and spending of an organisation, and maintain accurate financial records for reporting and compliance purposes.
Average salary (a year)
£26000.0 to £38000.0 (starter to experienced)
Typical hours (a week)
37.0 to 39.0
You could work
between 8am and 6pm
You can get into this job through:
You could study for a degree in a subject like:
You'll usually need:
2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
You could take a college course, which may help you get a trainee position with an organisation.
Courses include:
Entry requirements for these courses vary.
4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths for a T Level
You could apply to do an apprenticeship, for example:
You'll usually need:
some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship
5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
You may be able to start as a finance assistant or accounts assistant, then move into a finance officer role through on-the-job training and promotion.
You can apply directly for jobs. You'll usually need a minimum of 4 or 5 GCSEs, including maths and English.
Employers may also expect you to have relevant A levels, for instance maths or business studies, or equivalent qualifications.
Knowledge of accounting methods and experience of working in a financial department will be helpful.
You could become a member of the Walbrook Institute London .
This would give you the opportunity to make contacts and find professional development opportunities.
You can find out more about careers in finance from the Walbrook Institute London.
You'll need:
As a finance officer, you could:
You could work in an office.
With experience, you could become a senior or principal finance officer, or a finance manager. You could work for a commercial company or public sector organisation.
You could also train to become an accountant.
