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Accounting and Finance Degree Apprenticeship - Bristol

Lloyds Banking Group
£27,400
Bristol

Expected closing date: Tuesday, 1 December 2026

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Key Takeaways

  • Undertake a 5-year Accounting and Finance Degree Apprenticeship with Lloyds Banking Group in Bristol.
  • Earn a BSc (Hons) degree and become CIMA qualified, with a starting salary of £27,400 per year.
  • Gain exposure to various finance and business areas through team rotations.
  • Requires GCSEs in Maths and English, and a minimum of 104 UCAS points.
  • Applications close on 1st December 2026.

About the Role

This is a 5-year full-time Accounting and Finance Degree Apprenticeship based in Bristol, starting in September 2027.

What You'll Do

As an apprentice, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of how Finance operates within Lloyds Banking Group. You will rotate through various teams, including:

  • Core Finance (monthly reporting, budgeting, forecasting)
  • Audit & Assurance
  • Risk & Governance
  • Strategic Business Management
  • Taxation & Treasury
  • Other business areas to gain customer insight.

You will be involved in forecasting performance, producing key reports, analysing risk, advising on investments, and solving complex problems alongside finance and tech experts. You will also master creating, verifying, and reviewing financial information and develop soft skills such as collaboration and communication.

Qualifications

  • You will earn a fully funded BSc (Hons) Accounting & Finance Manager degree with Manchester Metropolitan University.
  • Upon completion of the degree, you will continue your learning to become fully CIMA qualified.

Requirements

  • Be at least 18 years old on 1st September 2027.
  • GCSEs at grade 4 – 9 in both Maths and English (achieved).
  • A minimum of 104 UCAS points (these grades can be predicted, but any offer made will be conditional upon successful achievement).
  • Must currently possess a valid Right to Work in the UK. Your visa end date must extend beyond the duration of the apprenticeship programme (up to five years).

Salary & Benefits

  • Salary: £27,400 per year.
  • Generous pension contribution of up to 15%.
  • Annual performance-related bonus.
  • Share schemes including free shares.
  • Discounted shopping.
  • 22 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on top.
  • A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies.

Location & Working

  • Location: Bristol.
  • You will be expected to work from your primary office throughout the programme.
  • Hybrid working policy requires office attendance at least two days per week (40% for full-time colleagues).
  • Apprentices are expected to be in the office most days during the initial settling-in period.
  • Relocation closer to the office is strongly recommended if your commute exceeds 1.5 hours.

Important Information

  • Apprenticeship programmes may close early if a high number of applications are received.
  • This role is unable to accept applications for visa sponsorship as the proposed salary does not meet the minimum threshold.

Application Process

  1. Submit your application.
  2. Complete the online assessments.
  3. If successful, attend the Assessment Centre in February.
  4. Receive your outcome.

Closing Date

The closing date to apply for this opportunity is 1st December 2026.