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Public finance accountants make sure money is spent properly in public sector organisations.
You could take a degree and then further professional training to qualify. Relevant subjects include finance, accounting, business and management, and maths.
You'll usually need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or the equivalent, including English and maths. You'll also need 2 to 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a degree.
You'll usually need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A-Levels, or the equivalent, for a degree apprenticeship.
CIPFA also work with the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) to produce a specialist apprenticeship scheme. You may be able to join some larger employers directly through a finance management training scheme. You'll usually need at least A-Levels or equivalent, though some employers may ask for a degree.
You'll need:
In your day-to-day duties you could:
With experience you could move into management and progress to director of finance. You could also move into private practice or management accountancy.
Stockbrokers manage their clients' investments by trading stocks, shares and other financial products to get the best return.
Insurance claims handlers help people who are making claims on their insurance policies.
Tax advisers help clients plan their finances to make sure they're paying the right amount of tax.
Banking customer service advisers provide a face-to-face service in banks and building societies.
Payroll managers manage the payroll department within an organisation.
Pensions advisers help people to plan for financial security in retirement.
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