Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 6 is the most recognised.

Typical pay: £24,000 to £35,000Level 6 most recognisedOpen entry

Pay range: National Careers Service.

Your route in

You can start without qualifications - direct entry/volunteering; a qualification improves your chances

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Qualifications employers recognise (Level 6)

Any of these strengthens your application.

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Where this can take you

With experience, you could become a senior finance officer, finance manager or train to be an accountant.

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