Finance industry job descriptions

The banking industry hasn't had the best PR in recent years, but the world of finance offers a wealth of different opportunities for people who are good with numbers. From stockbrokers to bank managers, there are still plenty of jobs available, and our job descriptions give you the lowdown.

Finance industry job descriptions

You need to be well educated and good with numbers to get into finance – and you need to be ready to go up against a lot of competition to win the job. But if you do, you stand to earn a LOT of money!

Assistant accountant job description

There’s something quite satisfying about being good at maths. So if you like to crunch numbers in your spare time, why not think about a career as an assistant accountant?

Assistant bank manager job description

As the assistant bank manager, your role would be to help oversee the running of an entire branch, or a number of small branches.

Auditor job description

Auditors need a steely analytical single-mindedness, which makes the profession the butt of many jokes. Never fear, with many well-paid jobs on offer, it's the auditors who have the last laugh...

Bank cashier job description

If you’re a chatty bubbly person you may not have even considered working in a banking environment right? Well it's time to re-consider...

Bank clerk job description

Behind the scenes in a bank, many people work to help keep things running smoothly. As a bank clerk, you would be one of these important people.

Bank manager job description

No longer the stereotype of a lofty, illusive boss behind a closed door, the image of the bank manager is changing. Find out more about the new role of a bank manager…

Bookkeeper job description

As a financial bookkeeper, your main role is to keep an official track of company spending so when it comes to filing accounts there is an accurate trail of all the outgoings.

Credit controller job description

If you're always smugly advising your cash-strapped friends on where they’re going wrong, maybe it’s time to consider a career as a credit controller.

Finance controller job description

If you find numbers so easy you crunch them in your sleep and you're looking to step up in the financial sector, then a career as a financial controller awaits you...

Finance director job description

Money is at the heart of all business decisions so it's important that everyone understands the budgets how the company is performing and what needs to be achieved in the future. As the finance director you'll be the guru of all this information.

Investment banker job description

Investment bankers... these are the guys who make money for the banks. Yes, there are big – big – bucks to be made but boy will you be working hard to get it…

Junior banker job description

As a trainee banker, you'll play an important supporting role in customer attraction and retention.

Legal accounts job description

You might be called a legal bookkeeper, legal cashier or legal accountant. But whatever your title, your range of duties will be similar. Basically it's your job to keep track of your firm's finances.

Management accountant job description

Good at financial problem solving? You'll be ideally suited to a role in management accounting then!

Mortgage advisor job description

As a mortgage advisor you'll be helping people find and apply for the right mortgage and making sure they are fully informed about the different kinds of mortgages available.

Part-time accountant job description

Looking for part-time work? You’re in luck, as the accountancy industry is quite flexible when it comes to part time opportunities.

Payroll job description

As a payroll manager you’ll be swept off your feet as you’re an important role within the administration team with lots to do to keep the business ticking over with happy staff.

Personal banker job description

Banking customers have a lot of enquiries, and so as a personal banker, it's your job to help them.

Procurement manager job description

Want a career where you’re not only needed, you’re vital to the whole operation? It’s time to think about turning to procurement management.

Purchase ledger clerk job description

If you're one of the lucky few that finds it easy to keep track of money, how would you feel about turning that skill into a career? Believe it or not, it exists, in the role of a purchase ledger clerk.

Relationship manager job description

The world of banking hasn't had the most positive press, but don't believe everything you read. There are financial jobs that put the customer first; welcome to the world of the relationship manager.

Sales ledger clerk job description

If you've got a talent for keeping track of finances and chasing up the debts that friends owe you, you'll make a fantastic sales ledger clerk.

Stockbroker job description

Let us dispel some stockbroker myths that you may of seen in the movies, as walking the high wire of financial services can be pressured but it's also financially very rewarding...

Tax specialist job description

As a tax specialist, you've got an important role to help people understand the world of tax and making sure they are paying the right amount.

Trainee stockbroker job description

Timing and good decision making is something you'll need as a trainee stockbroker, making sound investments on behalf of your clients on a daily basis.