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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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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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VACANCY SNAPSHOT – WK COMMENCING 21/04/2025
Level 2 General Dairy farm worker - Level 3 Metal Fabricator Apprentice - Level 3 Administration Apprentice - Level 2 Landscape Operative Apprentice - Level 3 Finance Apprentice
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VACANCY SNAPSHOT – WK COMMENCING 14/04/2025
Level 3 Apprentice HR Coordinator - Level 3 Metal Fabricator Apprentice - Level 3 Administration Apprentice - Level 2 Landscape Operative Apprentice - Level 3 Finance Apprentice - Level 2 General Dairy farm worker
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Project Management Apprentice
Closing Date:
13th June 2025
Location:
Ipswich, Suffolk
Are you a motivated and organised individual looking to start a career in project management? We are seeking a Project Management Apprentice to join our dynamic organisation based in Ipswich. You’ll gain valuable hands-on experience, working alongside experien...
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Accounts/Finance Assistant Apprenticeship - Portable Space Ltd
Closing Date:
23rd June 2025
Salary:
£ 14722.5 per year
Location:
Stowmarket, Suffolk
Employer Description Portable Space is a multi-award winning UK supplier of shipping containers & conversions, portable cabins, modular buildings & steel storage containers, available for purchase and hire. We are a medium sized business with approx. 30 office...
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Finance/Accounts Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship
Applications for this role are now closed
Closing Date:
28th March 2025
Salary:
£17,654
Location:
Norfolk, VAC1000308660
St Nicholas Priory Primary School (Norfolk)
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