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Some employers may ask for a relevant degree in a subject like:

• finance
• accounting
• business studies

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

• 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree

You may find it useful to do a college course, which could help you get a trainee job with a financial firm. Courses inlcude:

• Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping
• Level 2 Certificate in Accounting
• Level 3 Certificate in Financial Studies

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for these courses vary.

You can get into this job through an assistant accountant advanced apprenticeship. 

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

• 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship

You could start out as a finance assistant or accounts assistant and then work your way into this role after getting experience. 

If you want to apply directly for jobs you’ll usually need GCSEs, including maths and English.

A levels in maths, business studies or economics may also be useful.

Further information

You can find out more about careers in finance from The London Institute of Banking and Finance.

You'll need:

• knowledge of economics and accounting
• business management skills
• maths knowledge
• analytical thinking skills
• financial management skills
• leadership skills
• the ability to use your initiative
• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Your day-to-day duties could include: 

• recording financial transactions on computer systems
• producing financial forecasts
• dealing with payroll, invoices, expenses and VAT
• carrying out financial audits
• creating monthly, quarterly and annual budget reports
• presenting report findings to finance managers

You could work in an office.