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Accounting and Finance Degree Apprenticeship - West Yorkshire (Leeds and Halifax)

Lloyds Banking Group
£27,400
Leeds Wellington Place

Expected closing date: Tuesday, 1 December 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Undertake a 5-year Accounting and Finance Degree Apprenticeship, earning a BSc (Hons) and CIMA qualification.
  • Earn £27,400 per year with a generous benefits package including pension, bonus, and share schemes.
  • Based in West Yorkshire (Leeds and Halifax) with hybrid working arrangements.
  • Applications close on 1st December 2026; apply early as roles may close sooner.
  • Requires GCSE Maths & English, 104 UCAS points, and valid Right to Work in the UK (no visa sponsorship).

About the Role

This is a 5-year full-time Accounting and Finance Degree Apprenticeship.

What You'll Do

At Lloyds Banking Group, the Finance department is central to strategy, insight, and action. As an apprentice, you will be involved in shaping decisions and driving change.

You will rotate through various teams within Finance and other business areas to gain a comprehensive understanding of the bank's operations. Potential areas include:

  • Core Finance (monthly reporting, budgeting, forecasting)
  • Audit & Assurance
  • Risk & Governance
  • Strategic Business Management
  • Taxation & Treasury
  • Customer-facing roles

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

Qualifications & Training

  • 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 Maths and English (achieved).
  • A minimum of 104 UCAS points (these can be predicted, but offers are conditional on achieving these grades).
  • Must possess a valid Right to Work in the UK. Your visa end date must extend beyond the 5-year duration of the apprenticeship.

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 and other adaptable benefits.
  • 22 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays.
  • A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies.

Location & Working

  • Locations: West Yorkshire (Leeds and Halifax).
  • You will undertake placement rotations at both sites.
  • Hybrid working: office attendance is required at least two days per week (40%), with apprentices expected to be in the office most days during the initial settling-in period.
  • Relocation may be recommended if your commute exceeds 1.5 hours.

Key Dates

  • Start Date: September 2027.
  • Closing Date: 1st December 2026.
  • Assessment Centre: February 2027 (if successful).

Important Notes

  • Apprenticeship programmes may close early if a high number of applications are received.
  • This role is unable to accept applications for visa sponsorship.
  • Previous qualifications or significant relevant work experience may prevent you from proceeding with this application.