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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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Did You Know?
The first polymer (plastic) £5 banknote was realeased in September 2016.

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Closing Date:
30th October 2026
Your weekly update showcasing the latest apprenticeship and training opportunities along with an array of upcoming events across Suffolk.
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Early Careers Trainee - Scrutton Bland Colchester
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25th October 2026
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Location:
Colchester, Essex
Scrutton Bland is one of the UK’s top 15 accounting firms, focused on serving the SME market. In 2024, we became part of Sumer, a collaboration of leading regional accountancy practices with a shared vision to champion local small to medium-sized enterprises.....
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Early Careers Trainee - Scrutton Bland Norwich
Closing Date:
25th October 2026
Salary:
Competitive
Location:
Norwich, Norfolk
Scrutton Bland is one of the UK’s top 15 accounting firms, focused on serving the SME market. In 2024, we became part of Sumer, a collaboration of leading regional accountancy practices with a shared vision to champion local small to medium-sized enterprises.....
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Early Careers Trainee - Scrutton Bland
Closing Date:
25th October 2026
Salary:
Competitive
Location:
Ipswich, Suffolk
Scrutton Bland is one of the UK’s top 15 accounting firms, focused on serving the SME market. In 2024, we became part of Sumer, a collaboration of leading regional accountancy practices with a shared vision to champion local small to medium-sized enterprises.....
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Semi Senior Accountancy Apprentice - STEVEN BURTON & CO LIMITED
Closing Date:
21st October 2026
Salary:
£25,000 a year
Location:
Colchester, Essex
Steven Burton & Co is a chartered accountancy practice based in Essex that supports business owners by helping them run their businesses simply and profitably. The firm works with a range of clients, including sole traders, partnerships and limited companies,....
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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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