Are you a good communicator? Could you get to grips quickly with complex financial issues and communicate them clearly to others? If so, a career in finance or accountancy could be for you. You don't need to have an A-level in business or accounting, or necessarily a maths A-level, although a good GCSE is a must. What you will need to succeed is an interest in global business and financial issues, good problem-solving abilities, and the ability to express yourself and your ideas clearly in writing and speech. Accounting and financial professionals occupy some of the most senior management positions in industry and commerce, and the rewards which are available reflect this. A degree in this area offers you the opportunity either to fast-track your professional accountancy qualification, or to embark on a career in business, secure in the knowledge that your specialist skills in accounting and finance makes you extremely marketable. The degree is structured towards increasing graduates' employability, with specific modules allowing you to focus on developing the skills employers want. In some cases additional accreditation, such as Microsoft Excel Expert accreditation, can be gained for these, enabling you to build your CV as you study.

practice with an accounting firm, specialising in corporate finance, auditing or taxation industry, specialising in either finance or management financial services