Accountancy Graduate Apprenticeship - Edinburgh

This is a 5-year Accountancy Graduate Apprenticeship with Edinburgh Napier University, leading to a Master of Accountancy (MAcc) and Chartered Accountant status with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

What You'll Do

As an Accountancy apprentice at Lloyds Banking Group, you will be involved in shaping decisions and driving change within the bank. You will rotate through different teams in Finance and beyond to gain a comprehensive understanding of the bank's operations. Potential areas include:

• Core Finance: monthly reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Audit & Assurance: identifying details and ensuring accuracy.
• Risk & Governance: acting as a safety net.
• Strategic Business Management: planning major initiatives.
• Taxation & Treasury: managing financial resources.
• Other business areas: working with different departments to understand customer needs and contribute to the bank's mission.

You will gain practical experience in forecasting performance, producing financial reports, analysing risk, advising on investments, and solving complex problems. You will also develop soft skills such as collaboration, communication, and influencing, and work with advanced data analytics platforms and reporting tools.

Your Future, Fully Funded

Lloyds Banking Group will cover the costs of your degree and pay you a salary while you learn. This provides an opportunity to earn a fully funded master's degree in accountancy and become a Chartered Accountant. The programme aims to equip you with the skills, confidence, and qualifications for a successful career in Finance.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old by the end of February 2028.
• Achieved Nat 5 Maths & English at grades A-C.
• A minimum of 96 UCAS points (grades can be predicted, but offers are conditional on achievement).
• Currently residing in Scotland.
• Lived in the UK for at least three years prior to the course start date.
• Not already hold a qualification at the same or higher level than the one being offered.
• Possess a valid Right to Work in the UK, with a visa end date extending beyond the five-year apprenticeship duration.

Location

Edinburgh. You will be expected to work from your primary office. Hybrid working requires office attendance at least two days per week, but apprentices are expected to be in the office most days during the initial settling-in period. Relocation closer to the office is recommended if your commute exceeds 1.5 hours.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £27,400 per year.
• Upon successful completion, you will be re-graded to a pay range consistent with your business area.
• Generous pension contribution of up to 15%.
• Annual performance-related bonus.
• Share schemes including free shares.
• Discounted shopping and other adaptable lifestyle benefits.
• 22 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies.

Key Dates

• Start Date: September 2027
• Closing Date: 26th January 2027
• Assessment Centre: March (following application)

Important Notes

• Apprenticeship programmes may close early if a high number of applications are received.
• This role is not open to current Lloyds Banking Group employees applying externally.
• Previous qualifications or significant relevant work experience may make you ineligible for an apprenticeship.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this role as the proposed salary does not meet the Skilled Worker threshold.