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Job holders in this unit group are responsible for recording, filing and disseminating information for a business, organisation or individual.

Main tasks

  • Checks figures, prepares invoices and records details of financial transactions made.
  • Receives and distributes incoming and outgoing correspondence.
  • Types reports, memos, notes, minutes and other documents.
  • Stores information by filling in forms, writing notes and filing records.

Source: Office for National Statistics.

Salary and earnings

Potential earnings

£32,570.04

Average earnings

£19,423.00

Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).

What course level do I need to study?

The level of study required will vary with each job, sector and company. The table below shows the level of study achieved by those currently working in this career choice.

Educational requirements: Level 2 NVQ; GCSE at grades A*-C

Source: Office for National Statistics.

Level of study Percentage achieved
Level 0 3%
Level 1 7%
Level 2 25%
Level 3 27%
Level 4-5 (Higher Education) 8%
Level 6 (Bachelors) 25%
Level 7 (Masters or equivalent) 5%
Level 8 (Doctorate) 0%

Source: Labour Force Survey (LFS) data.

Economic data for careers is provided by Lightcast and also available through our Career Coach app. Job postings, employment and earnings information is represented at the regional level for the East Midlands.