Financial Services Authority

Accountancy, banking and finance sector Accountancy, banking and finance sector Could you be one of the two million people employed in the finance sector? Discover what it's like to work in the industry What areas of finance can I work in? Employment opportunities in accountancy, banking and finance are grouped into: Accountancy and finance - these types of jobs employ more than 1 million people who work in audit, tax and accountancy businesses as well as in financial functions within other organisations. There are about 34,000 businesses providing financial services, such as banking, insurance and financial advice, and more than 37,000 businesses registered to provide accountancy services, including audit, assurance, tax and advisory services. For examples of job roles in this sector, see graduate jobs in accountancy and finance. Who are the main graduate employers? The 'big four' accountancy and financial services firms are: Deloitte LLP EY KPMG PwC In retail banking, employers include well-known high street brands, such as: