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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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Assistant Accountant Apprentice
Closing Date:
13th June 2025
Salary:
£12,000 Per Annum
Location:
Carleton Rode, Norfolk
Swarm Group is working with Knight Accountancy Ltd in their search for a Level 3 Assistant Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in starting a career in accounting and learning from experienced professionals.
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All About Apprenticeships (Event)
Event Date:
18th June 2025
Location:
Norwich, Norfolk
Speak to over 30 employers & training providers about apprenticeship opportunities.
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Skills for Life Bootcamp in Agile Project Management
Event Date:
23rd June 2025
Unlock your career potential with this free, expert-led Skills Bootcamp in Project Management, funded by the Skills for Life initiative. Gain essential skills in Project Management and Agile methodologies over 6 weeks.
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Norfolk Employer Survey - Apprenticeships
Help shape the future of Norfolk apprenticeships! Have your say and complete the Apprenticeships Norfolk survey.
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Local Employers wanted for charity project (Diss area)
We're working with awesome local young people who just need a chance to shine. They might not have tons of experience, but they've got loads of potential. We're looking for employers who can offer 'taster' days, short-term work trials, or to offer interviews...
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Accounts & Finance Assistant Apprentice
Closing Date:
22nd May 2025
Salary:
£16,500 Per Annum
Location:
Wymondham Business Park (Wymondham), Norfolk
Swarm Group is working with a client in their search for a Level 2 Accounts and Finance Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in starting a career in accounting and finance and learning from experienced professionals.
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