Graduate Apprentice - Accountancy

Overview

Our Graduate Apprenticeship Programme in Glasgow is designed to start your career in accounting. The programme enables you to gain a degree, a Chartered Accountancy qualification, and five years of hands‑on experience while earning a competitive salary.

Successful candidates will join this year’s cohort starting in August 2026. A comprehensive support network is on hand to help you succeed every step of the way.

By the end of the programme, you will have achieved:

• An Honours degree in Accountancy and Finance from Robert Gordon University
• A Chartered Accountant qualification with ICAS
• Five years of hands‑on experience in a global finance team
• A guaranteed full‑time role with one of the world’s largest insurance brokers

Following a structured programme, you will be supported to grow academically and professionally.

• Duration: 5 years
• Years 1–3:
  Study for your BA (Hons) Accounting with Robert Gordon University
• Years 4–5:
  Work toward your Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification with ICAS
• Study Support:
  • 1 protected study day per week
  • Approximately 4 days per year on campus in Aberdeen (costs covered for travel, accommodation and meals)
  • A dedicated mentor to guide and support you throughout the programme

From the moment you join, you’ll be part of our Global Accounting Centre, a team of over 300 professionals supporting our worldwide business. You’ll work alongside experienced finance colleagues who are committed to helping you succeed.

Throughout the five‑year programme, you’ll rotate across different finance teams, gaining a broad and invaluable understanding of how finance operates in a large global organisation. You’ll contribute to producing accurate financial reports, preparing accounting entries, and solving real‑world challenges.

Each experience will deepen your understanding of accounting processes, policies and governance while providing you with the platform to apply what you learn at university directly to your work.

• Minimum of BBBB Highers (must include English and Maths)
• The ability to explain complex things in simple terms and work well with others
• The ability to spot problems and work out how you might solve them
• Drive to learn and develop
• Passion for a career as an accountant

The Scottish Government fully funds this programme through the Scottish Funding Council and SAAS. These opportunities are available for eligible candidates.

The programme will start in August 2026.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 9th June. Ensure your application is submitted before the deadline to be considered. Interviews will be held from 16th to 19th June, flexibility will be offered where possible to accommodate prior commitments.

On top of a competitive salary, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to buy extra days
• Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to
• Life insurance, which will pay 4 times your basic annual salary, which you can top‑up to 10 times
• Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50 percent of your annual income, with options to top up
• Health cash plan or Private medical insurance

Other benefits include:

• Three fully paid volunteering days per year
• Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount
• Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan
• Critical illness cover
• Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally
• Season ticket loan
• Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase
• Emergency back‑up family care
• And many more …

Inclusion and diversity is a core part of our business and is embedded into the fabric of our organisation. Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities.

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