Finance Officer

Typical Salary

£18,500 To £40,000

Typical Hours

37 to 39 a week

between 8am and 6pm

How To Become a Finance Officer

You can get into this job through:

a university course
a college course
an apprenticeship
working towards this role
applying directly

College / University

Some employers may ask for a relevant degree in a subject like:

finance
accounting
business studies

2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree

You may find it useful to do a college course, which could help you get a trainee job with a financial firm. Courses inlcude:

Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping
Level 2 Certificate in Accounting
Level 3 Certificate in Financial Studies

Apprenticeship

You'll usually need:

5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship

Routes into this Career

You could start out as a finance assistant or accounts assistant and then work your way into this role after getting experience.

If you want to apply directly for jobs you’ll usually need GCSEs, including maths and English.

A levels in maths, business studies or economics may also be useful.

Other Routes

Other Routes are not listed for this job.

Skills And Knowledge

You'll need:

knowledge of economics and accounting
business management skills
maths knowledge
analytical thinking skills
financial management skills
leadership skills
the ability to use your initiative
to be thorough and pay attention to detail
to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Day To Day Tasks

Your day-to-day duties could include:

recording financial transactions on computer systems
producing financial forecasts
dealing with payroll, invoices, expenses and VAT
carrying out financial audits
creating monthly, quarterly and annual budget reports
presenting report findings to finance managers

Working Environment

You could work in an office.

Career Path & Progression

Career Path & Progression are not listed for this job.

Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering Opportunities are not listed for this job.

Tips & Information

Further information

You can find out more about careers in finance from The London Institute of Banking and Finance.

Restrictions & Requirements

Restrictions & Requirements are not listed for this job.