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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.

Useful Subjects

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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Apprentice Payroll Assistant - STEVEN EAGELL LIMITED
Closing Date:
2nd November 2026
Salary:
£15,600 a year
Location:
Milton Keynes
Steven Eagell Group has grown to become Britain's largest Toyota and Lexus retailer, with over 40 locations across the UK. Kick-start your career with Steven Eagell Group! Join our friendly Payroll Team, learn how to process payroll, support employees and deve...
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30th October 2026
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WEDNESDAY WEEKLY | 14.10.26
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Closing Date:
30th October 2026
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Accounts and Business Services Apprentice (AAT/ACA) - MHA
Closing Date:
11th January 2027
Salary:
Competitive
Location:
Colchester, Essex
MHA is a leading UK accountancy and business advisory firm, ranked 11th among the UK’s top accountancy firms in 2026. As a member of Baker Tilly International, we combine strong local relationships with access to a global network. Our people-first culture focu...
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Audit Junior Apprenticeship - MHA
Closing Date:
11th January 2027
Salary:
Competitive
Location:
Colchester, Essex
MHA is a leading UK accountancy and business advisory firm, ranked 11th among the UK’s top accountancy firms in 2026. As a member of Baker Tilly International, we combine strong local relationships with access to a global network. Our people-first culture focu...
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Accountancy Apprenticeship - ACCA - HARDCASTLE BURTON LLP
Closing Date:
1st December 2026
Salary:
£25,000 a year
Location:
Royston, Herts
Hardcastle Burton LLP is a Chartered Accountancy firm based in Royston, Hertfordshire. We have a wide range of clients from engineering, construction, agricultural, medical professionals, and scientific research. Our client base includes businesses from South....
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