Finance & Business
What can I do in the financial or business sector in Thurrock?
There are lots of different jobs available in the sector including:
- Accountant
- Insurance brokers
- Bank staff
- Financial business partners
- Administration assistants
- Finance managers
- Customer service advisors
- Business development advisors
- Investment advisors
What skills do I need?
While not always vital, a good understanding of computer systems such as Microsoft Office is useful when working in both the financial and business sectors. Different companies might use different software depending on how they operate. You can learn basic computer skills with the local colleges or at local libraries.
You will also need:
- Effective communication skills
- Software skills
- Customer service skills
- To be organised and detail focused
- Effective time management skills
Facts & Figures
6,600 people employed in Thurrock.
The number of persons employed in the financial, insurance and business industry in Thurrock in 2021.
This information is from the ONS Business Register and Employment Survey, it is licensed under the Open Government Licence and supplied by Nomis.
Employment includes employees plus the number of working owners. BRES therefore includes self-employed workers as long as they are registered for VAT or Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) schemes. Self employed people not registered for these, along with HM Forces and Government Supported trainees are excluded.
£44k average annual salary of an insurance underwriter.
The average annual salary of an insurance underwrite is £44,200. Statistic provided by UnionLearn.
£47k average annual salary of a financial investment advisor.
The average annual salary of a finance and investment analyst or advisor is £47,840. Statistic provided by UnionLearn.
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