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Find your dream career and how you can get there.
Explore jobs within the Financial, Business and Professional Services sector and see what skills and qualifications could help you get there.
At 14 years old
Build your MBacc for jobs in Financial, Business and Professional Services through these skills and qualifications. Your school might not offer them all, but they can help you find the right choice for you.
Core qualifications and skills
English, Maths and Science qualifications are a core part of your education - they help you whatever your future choices are. Along with digital skills, they are the building blocks of your future career, and they're part of every gateway.
English qualifications
Maths qualifications
Science qualifications
Digital skills
Developing digital skills is crucial to successfully navigating your career and life options.
Gateway skills and qualifications
Qualifications in these subject areas could give you the skills to succeed in this gateway – stack them on top of the core skills to build your route to the future. Your school might not offer all these qualifications, but don’t worry. Your teachers can help you pick the right options if you’re interested in this gateway.
Business Studies
Further Maths
Statistics
Economics
Not quite made up your mind or think you might change it later? You don’t have to pick a gateway now. These qualifications can also take you to these other gateways, so you can keep your options open.
At 16 years old
Get qualified and develop your skills with these options.
Further skills building
Choosing these qualifications at 16 could get you started with a career in Financial, Business and Professional Services.
T Levels
Exciting technical qualifications with a work placement
Apprenticeships
Earn while you learn with an apprenticeship
Other Technical Qualifications
e.g. Business Administration
A Levels
e.g. Business
18 years old and onward
Explore your options in the world of work
Step into a great job...
You could start your career with these jobs - click through to see what's available in Greater Manchester.
Mortgage Adviser
Mortgage advisers help people find, and apply for mortgages.
Business Adviser
Business advisers give advice and support to new business start-ups and help established businesses to grow.
Human Resources Officer
Human resources (HR) officers hire, develop and look after employees in a company.
Assistant Accountant
Assistant accountants support internal and external customers in the administration of their financial and accounting activities
Pensions Administrator
Pensions administrators handle the day-to-day running of pension schemes and life insurance policies.
Payroll Administrator
Payroll administrators make sure employees get paid the right amount on the right date.
Finance Officer
Finance officers help to manage the finances of an organisation by keeping track of its income and controlling its spending.
Insurance Claim Handler
Insurance claims handlers help people who are making claims on their insurance policies.
Insurance Loss Adjuster
Insurance loss adjusters investigate large or complicated claims for insurance companies.
Or get more qualified with one of these qualifications
Higher Technical Qualifications
like a Higher National Certificate, Foundation Degree, or Higher National Diploma
Professional Qualifications
like a Degree or Degree Apprenticeship
These further qualifications could help you progress into these types of jobs
Financial Adviser
Financial advisers help people and organisations choose investments, savings, pensions, mortgages and insurance products.
Bank Manager
Bank managers oversee the day-to-day operations of their branch, supervise staff and work to attract new customers.
Credit Controller
Credit controllers manage the money given to customers and recover debts owed by businesses and individuals.
Lawyer/Solicitor
Lawyers and solicitors advise clients about the law and act on their behalf in legal matters.
Management
Management covers a range of manager roles across sectors but generally it means setting strategies and running businesses.
Accountant
Accountants prepare accounts and tax returns for businesses and individualss and can assist them with other financial matters.
Auditor
Internal and external auditors check organisations' financial records and procedures to make sure they are accurate and efficient.
