Annual Salary
£18,500 to £40,000
Average UK salary in 2019 was £30,378
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Finance officers help to manage the finances of an organisation by keeping track of its income and controlling its spending.
Average UK salary in 2019 was £30,378
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: between 8am and 6pm;
There will be
3% fewer Finance officer jobs in 2026.
In your local area
Your day-to-day duties could include:
You could work in an office.
You can get into this job through:
Some employers may ask for a relevant degree in a subject like:
You'll usually need:
You may find it useful to do a college course, which could help you get a trainee job with a financial firm. Courses inlcude:
You can get into this job through an assistant accountant advanced apprenticeship.
You'll usually need:
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.
You can find out more about careers in finance from The London Institute of Banking and Finance.
With experience, you could become a senior finance officer or finance manager, or train to become an accountant.
You can find out more about careers in finance from The London Institute of Banking and Finance.
You'll need: