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Information and guidance for young people aged 13-19 BUSINESS, FINANCE AND CUSTOMER SERVICES The biggest and best companies in this sector are looking for people with high motivation and enthusiasm. Some jobs within finance and business demand commitment, long hours and hard work but the effort can be rewarding. Other roles require a high level of customer service and sometimes shift work. What is happening? Skills & qualities • Around 98,000 people work in finance and business in Hertfordshire and it is the largest employment sector by a large number.1 • Despite the recession, the future looks positive for professional services such as finance and accountancy. Environmental accounting is a growth area. Useful subjects • Fewer jobs for administrative staff due to cuts in services and technology taking over some roles. • Can also expect demand to grow for sales and customer service roles and high level jobs such as actuaries, IT and legal staff. • Areas with demand for skills include sales and customer service, HR, legal, ecommerce, logistics administration, actuarial work, IT and business intelligence. What could you earn?* Financial director £61,100 • Employers are seeking people who are motivated, enthusiastic and have a sound understanding of how business works. Human resources officer £28,400 Chartered accountant £37,700 Business research professional £31,900 • Opportunities in all businesses for IT systems and support - especially IT professionals with business skills. Many graduate opportunities too. Finance officer £23,600 Office manager £28,200 Contact centre worker £16,700 • Modern language skills in demand especially for companies who operate or trade internationally. • Many graduate opportunities in this sector and the number of women is growing too. On the web www.cipd.co.uk www.directions.org.uk www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship Local employers • Steria UK • Cardtronics • Canada Life UK • Baker Tilly • Renault • TK Maxx • VocaLink • Tesco • Camelot Group • EE 1 Business Register of Employment Survey * Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings 2014. Average full-time (median) salary rounded to the nearest £100. Doesn’t include self employed. 11