Salary ranges vary by role, region and qualification. As a guide in the UK: entry-level finance and insurance roles typically pay £22,000–£30,000 (London often £25,000–£35,000). Part-qualified accountants (AAT/ACCA/CIMA) may earn £28,000–£45,000. Qualified accountants often command £50,000–£65,000 outside London and £55,000–£75,000+ in London. Financial analysts and auditors commonly earn £40,000–£60,000, finance managers/controllers £55,000–£90,000, underwriters £35,000–£65,000, claims specialists £22,000–£35,000 and actuaries £55,000–£120,000+. Working weeks are usually 35–40 hours, with peak periods at month/quarter/year end, audit busy season and policy renewal cycles. Demand remains strong for qualified professionals, risk and compliance specialists, data-led roles and those supporting digital change. Using jobwise data, you can target higher-paying employers and in-demand niches, and track market trends to plan your next step.

• Technical: Excel and financial modelling; accounting systems (Sage, Xero, QuickBooks); ERP (SAP, Oracle); reporting (IFRS/UK GAAP); audit methodologies; risk and capital frameworks (Solvency II); MI/BI tools (Power BI, Tableau); SQL/Python for analytics.
• Soft skills: attention to detail, analytical thinking, communication, stakeholder management, problem-solving, commercial acumen and ethical judgement.
• Certifications: AAT, ACCA, ACA (ICAEW), CIMA, CTA (tax), CFA, FRM/IRM, ICA (compliance), CII (insurance), IFoA (actuaries), CeMAP (mortgage advice) where relevant.
• Transferable strengths: numeracy, data analysis, customer service, sales/negotiation, time management—jobwise maps these from your CV to suitable roles.

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• Strong demand, professional recognition and clear qualification pathways.
• Competitive pay with broad progression from specialist to leadership roles.
• Transferable skills across sectors, from practice to industry, banking to insurance.
• Flexible opportunities including interim, hybrid and remote working.
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