What Work Cambridgeshire and Rutland 2016 | Page 13
Information and guidance for young people aged 13-19
BUSINESS, FINANCE AND
CUSTOMER SERVICES
The biggest and best companies in this sector are looking for people with high
motivation and enthusiasm. Some jobs within finance and business demand
commitment, long hours and hard work but the effort can be rewarding. Other
roles require a high level of customer service and sometimes shift work.
What is happening?
Skills & qualities
• Finance and business is one of the largest
employment sectors in the UK and by far the
biggest in Peterborough supporting around one
quarter of all jobs1.
• Despite the recession, the future looks positive
for professional services such as finance and
accountancy. Environmental accounting growing.
Useful subjects
• Fewer jobs for administrative staff due to cuts in
services and technology taking over some roles.
• Can also expect demand to grow for sales and
customer service roles and high level jobs such as
actuaries, IT and legal staff.
• Areas with demand for skills include sales and
customer service, HR, legal, ecommerce, logistics
administration, actuarial work, IT and business
intelligence.
What could you earn?*
Financial director
£61,100
• Employers are seeking people who are motivated,
enthusiastic and have a sound understanding of
how business works.
Human resources officer
£28,400
Chartered accountant
£37,700
Business research professional
£31,900
• Opportunities in all businesses for IT systems and
support - especially IT professionals with business
skills. Many graduate opportunities too.
Finance officer
£23,600
Office manager
£28,200
Contact centre worker
£16,700
• Modern language skills in demand especially for
companies who operate or trade internationally.
• Many graduate opportunities in this sector and the
number of women is growing too.
On the web
www.cipd.co.uk
www.directions.org.uk
www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
Local employers
• Beagle Street
• Metro Bank
• Handelsbanken
• Barclays
• Compare the
Market.com
• BGL Group
• Move with Us
• Travelex
• Grant Thornton
1 Business Register of Employment Survey 2014 * Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings 2014.
Average full-time (median) salary rounded to the nearest £100. Doesn’t include self employed.
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