Finance & insurance
The finance and insurance sector offers specialist support to their customers. These services support individuals and businesses to maximise profit and reduce financial risk.

Facts and figures
Finance and insurance employees deliver a wide variety of financial services to their customers. These roles include banking, insurance, risk management and investing.
Career progression
There are a wide range of entry level jobs across the professional services sector these include:
- Business Apprentice
- Office Administrator
- Claims Handler
Learn more about career 'levels' in our FAQs.
With experience you can progress within professional services taking on more responsibility with higher earning potential:
- Account Assistant
- Bookkeeper
- Financial Advisor
Learn more about career 'levels' in our FAQs.
More advanced careers in professional services relate to management or more specialised roles.
Learn more about career 'levels' in our FAQs.
Most advertised roles within this sector in the West of England include:
Top skills requested by employers
Skills for professional services jobs can be split between ‘general’ skills and ‘specialist’ skill. General are transferrable between sectors and sought by most employers, whilst specialist skills are more focused on the sector.
Communication
Management
Detail Oriented
Customer Service
Sales
Finance
Accounting
Auditing
Invoicing
Financial Statements
Green finance & insurance
Many finance and insurance companies are working to become more sustainable and develop more sustainable products. There are green elements featured in many roles including:
- Client Portfolio Manager
- Green Accountant
- Environmental Underwriter
- Head of Environmental Accounting and Reporting
- Renewable Energy Account Assistant

Labour market information
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