Accountancy Graduate Apprentice (Edinburgh)

Duration: 5 years
Salary: 26500
Location: Edinburgh
Start: Early September 2026
Qualifications: MAcc Accountancy with Edinburgh Napier University. Youll 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.

Its the engine room that powers us. Its strategy. Its insight. Its action. And if youre one of our Accountancy apprentices youre not just along for the ride. Youre driving.

From the moment you join youre 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 allaccess pass to the inner workings of the UKs biggest bank. Youll 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 youll collect stories skills and lifelong friends along the way.

Swap theory for action

This isnt sit quietly and take notes learning. This is grab a seat at the table learning.

Youll be forecasting performance or producing key reports. Analysing risk advising on investments and solving complex problems alongside multiskilled teams of finance and tech experts. All while gaining a 360 view of how finance powers the Group.

Youll 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 youll get your hands on the kind of tech that makes oldschool spreadsheets look like cave paintings - data analytics platforms nextgen reporting tools and more.

And because were big on backing talent youll have plenty of chances to show what you can do - and surprise even yourself - early on.

Your future fully funded

Well cover the cost of your degree and pay you a salary while you learn giving you the opportunity to earn a fully funded masters degree in accountancy and become a Chartered Accountant.

By the end you wont just understand Finance. Youll 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 theres a place for you here.

Requirements

What youll need

• Youll need to be at least 18 years old by the end of February 2027

• Nat 5 at grades A-C in both in Maths and English- Obtained

• 4 Highers at grades BBCC one of these Highers will need to be Maths at grade B- These grades can be predicted but any offer made to you will be conditional upon successful achievement of these qualifications

To be eligible for this Graduate Apprenticeship you must also meet the Scottish Governments 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 were 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

About working for us
Our ambition is to be the leading UK business for diversity equity and inclusion supporting our customers colleagues and communities and were committed to creating an environment in which everyone can thrive learn and develop.

We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles create a menopause health package and a dedicated Working with

Cancer Initiative.

We offer reasonable workplace adjustments for colleagues with disabilities

including flexibility in office attendance location and working patterns. And as a Disability Confident Leader we guarantee interviews for a fair and proportionate number of applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role with a disability long-term health or neurodivergent condition through the Disability Confident Scheme.

We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to reduce or remove barriers. Just let us know what you need.

Salary

You will join us on a fixed apprenticeship salary. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship you will be re-graded with your pay range consistent with the job family for your business area.

We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package which includes:

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%

• An annual performance-related bonus

• Share schemes including free shares

• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle such as discounted shopping

• 22 days holiday with bank holidays on top

• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

The closing date to apply for this opportunity is 10th December 2025

Our roles generate a lot of interest and occasionally we need close for applications earlier than originally advertised. If you think working with us could be right for youplease apply nowand see where an apprenticeship with us can take you!

If you have any queries regarding the recruitment process please emailand a member of our team will be happy to help.