Accountancy Graduate Apprenticeship - Edinburgh

Location: Edinburgh

Please note, this site is only for external candidate applications. If you currently work for Lloyds Banking Group please apply via the internal career site.

Please note:  In order to complete an apprenticeship there needs to be a significant learning need.  You need to consider your previous qualifications or significant relevant work experience which may mean you cannot proceed with this application.

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Flexible Working Options

Hybrid Working

Job Description Summary

Prior to submitting your application, please visit our early careers website to find out more about the programmes we offer and the recruitment journey: www.lloydsbankinggrouptalent.com.

Our apprenticeship programmes may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so it’s best to apply as soon as you can.

If you have any questions, please do contact the team at [email protected]

Job Description

Duration: 5 years

Salary: £27,400

Start: September 2027

Qualifications: MAcc Accountancy with Edinburgh Napier University. You’ll also become a Chartered Accountant with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).Shape the numbers. Break the mould

At Lloyds Banking Group, Finance is less about adding things up and more about making things happen. Big things.

It’s the engine room that powers us. It’s strategy. It’s insight. It’s action. And if you’re one of our Accountancy apprentices, you’re not just along for the ride. You’re driving.

From the moment you join, you’re in the thick of it - shaping decisions, driving change and helping us deliver for millions of customers.

See the big picture

Think of this as your 5 year all‑access pass to the inner workings of the UK’s biggest bank. You’ll rotate through different teams - in Finance and beyond - to see every angle of how we run the show.

You could be

Keeping us on track in Core Finance with monthly reporting, budgeting and forecasting.

Spotting the fine print in Audit & Assurance so nothing slips through the cracks.

Being our safety net in Risk & Governance.

Plotting the big moves in Strategic Business Management.

Steering the money in Taxation & Treasury.

Or breaking out of Finance entirely - working with other business areas, getting closer to customers and seeing how we Help Britain Prosper.

And you’ll collect stories, skills and lifelong friends along the way.

Swap theory for action

This isn’t “sit quietly and take notes” learning. This is “grab a seat at the table” learning.

You'll be forecasting performance or producing key reports. Analysing risk, advising on investments, and solving complex problems alongside multi‑skilled teams of finance and tech experts. All while gaining a 360° view of how finance powers the Group.

You’ll master how to create, verify and review accurate, timely financial information. And grow your soft skills like collaboration, communication and influencing (the good kind).

Plus, you’ll get your hands on the kind of tech that makes old‑school spreadsheets look like cave paintings - data analytics platforms, next‑gen reporting tools and more.

And because we’re big on backing talent, you’ll have plenty of chances to show what you can do - and surprise even yourself - early on.

Your future, fully funded

We’ll cover the cost of your degree and pay you a salary while you learn, giving you the opportunity to earn a fully funded master’s degree in accountancy and become a Chartered Accountant.

By the end, you won’t just understand Finance. You’ll have the skills, confidence and qualifications to take your career anywhere. Plus, a few extra letters after your name to show off.

And because we know talent comes from everywhere, we welcome people from all backgrounds. Whatever your story, there’s a place for you here.

Requirements

What you’ll need

You’ll need to be at least 18 years old by the end of February 2028

Nat 5 Maths & English at grades A-C (achieved)

You’ll need a minimum of 96 UCAS points (these grades can be predicted, but any offer made to you will be conditional upon successful achievement of these qualifications)

If you’re unsure of your UCAS points, you can visit https://ucaspointcalculator.co.uk/ to check your total.

To be eligible for this Graduate Apprenticeship, you must also meet the Scottish Government’s funding eligibility criteria which includes:

Currently residing in Scotland

Have 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

Important information

An additional requirement for the apprenticeship position is that you must currently possess a valid Right to Work in the UK. Your visa end date must extend beyond the duration of the apprenticeship programme, which will last up to five years.

Due to Home Office requirements regarding Skilled Workers, we’re unable to accept applications for visa sponsorship for our apprenticeship roles as the proposed salary for the role does not meet the minimum threshold – if this situation applies to you, please consider looking for other vacancies which may be more suitable.

Locations

This apprenticeship is based in Edinburgh, and you will be expected to work from your primary office throughout the programme. While our 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.

If your commute exceeds 1.5 hours, we strongly recommend relocating closer to the office to ensure consistent attendance in line with contractual and hybrid working expectations.

About working for us

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