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Norfolk and Suffolk are home to one of the largest financial services and insurance clusters in Europe with hundreds of businesses offering a variety of roles.

The great thing is, there are many different career options and various routes into the industry, with many of the larger organisations offering apprenticeships and graduate training schemes.

Take a look at the various links and job roles below to see what could be in store for you. 

  • Norwich has been a base for the financial industries for over 200 years and boasts a highly-skilled workforce recruited from local colleges and universities as well as the very first National Skills Academy in the UK for Financial services.
  • Suffolk also boasts an impressive financial sector with the addition of niche markets around marine insurance linked to the county’s ports, farm and crop insurance as well as thatched property insurance in rural areas.
  • Technology is constantly changing and areas such as artificial intelligence, cyber security and big data management are growing fast in the industry.

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Maths • English • ICT • Business Studies • Modern languages • Sociology • Psychology

Job Ideas for this Industry

Auditor • Tax Adviser • Accountant • Mortgage Adviser • Personal Banker • Financial Fraud Investigator • Actuary • Underwriter

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Did You Know?
Financial services have 1.1 million people in employment.

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BDO Careers Open Event
Event Date:
14th September 2026
Location:
Ipswich, Suffolk
Are you looking to build a career in accountancy and financial services? If the answer is yes then you need to come along to the BDO Open Event to find out more about the options available 14th September 2026
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Ensors Careers Open Event
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Ipswich and Colchester, Suffolk and Essex
Are you looking to build a career in accountancy? If the answer is yes then you need to come along to the Ensors Chartered Accountants Open Event to find out more about the options available Date to be advised check the website - opportunities in Ipswich and...
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Larking Gowen Careers Open Event
Event Date:
22nd September 2026
Location:
Colchester, Essex
Are you looking to build a career in accountancy? If the answer is yes then you need to come along to the Larking Gowen Chartered Accountants Open Event to find out more about the options available Tuesday 22 September 4pm to 6pm 80-82 North Hill, Colchester C...
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Larking Gowen Chartered Accountants Careers Open Event
Event Date:
10th September 2026
Location:
Ipswich, Suffolk
Are you looking to build a career in accountancy? If the answer is yes then you need to come along to the Larking Gowen Open Event to find out more about the options available Thursday 10 September 2026 at their Ipswich branch - St Helens Road, IP4 3HG 4pm to...
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Online, virtual work experince
Closing Date:
31st December 2026
Location:
Online
Virtual work experiences are an accessible and low-pressure way to try out different jobs and careers.  They are especially useful if you can't find a physical opportunity, can't currently make the time commitments or just aren't ready to try WEXP in-person ye...
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Apprenticeship Vacancies (17/08/2026)
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Closing Date:
4th September 2026
Welcome to Suffolk New College, where apprenticeships redefine career paths. Experience the unique blend of practical work, academic study, and a steady salary as you earn nationally-recognised qualifications.
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