Accounting and finance

Jobs involve preparing and recording accounts of financial dealings within businesses, and providing financial analysis, banking, credit and investment services.

Broker

As a broker you'll act as an intermediary between two parties, usually a client or investor and a high-wealth market like the stock market. Keep on reading to learn more about a career as a broker and what you need to study to become one.

Business and financial project management professional

As a business and financial project management professional, often called a project manager, you'll manage and lead technical staff to deliver successful projects for your organisation. Learn more about a career in business and financial project management, get an idea of what it might involve, and how you can work towards your first role.

Chartered or certified accountant

As a chartered or certified accountant, you'll be an expert in financial recordkeeping, auditing or advising and help your clients run their charitable, business or government operations. Here you can learn more about accounting careers, find out what it involves and what you'll need to study and do to get a role.

Estimator, valuer or assessor

Having a career as an estimator, sometimes called cost engineers, brings together mathematical and analytical thinking, communication skills and financial management to help your customers learn about the costs of their projects. Here you can find out more about this career.

Finance and investment analyst or adviser

As a finance and investment analyst or adviser, you'll be a natural researcher who uses their financial knowledge and communication skills to drive the decisions of investment companies and banks. Here you can find out more about working in this field to get a sense of what's involved.

Financial accounts manager

As a financial accounts manager, you'll use specialist knowledge of your financial products and marketing skills to drive sales and build long-term customer relationships. Learn more about a career in this area, what it involves and what you should study and do to get a role.

Financial institution manager or director

In this role you'll use your leadership and management skills to oversee the activities of different financial accounts and branches of your company. Read on to find out more about working in this field, see what it involves and how you can work towards getting a role.

Financial manager or director

As a financial manager or director, you'll be responsible for financial planning, delivering financial reporting and contributing to corporate finance policy. Read on to find out more about working as a financial manager and director, what it might involve and what you can do to get a role.

Financial and accounting technician

In your role as a financial and accounting technician, you'll carry out regular accounting and business processes for your employer such as invoicing, budgeting, tax calculations and bookkeeping. Read on to find out more about working in this field and what you need to do to find your first role.

Insurance underwriter

As an insurance underwriter, your work will decide whether a customer is able to get the insurance products they need while protecting and growing the financial health of your employer. Learn more about this field and find out what you'll need to study and do to get into the line of work.

Taxation expert

As a taxation expert, sometimes called a tax adviser, you'll use your knowledge of tax law and numerical skills to help corporate or individual clients make sure they're paying the right amount of tax. Here you can find out more about this role and what you can study or do to get work in this field.

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