Accounting Apprenticeship

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Location: Swindon

Qualification: Level 3 Assistant Accountant or Level 4 Professional Accounting

Start Date: September 2026

Closing date for applications: 8th March 2026

Insurance is so much more than you think!

Are you looking for a career that will excite, challenge and inspire you? If so, an apprenticeship could be the ideal role for you! You’ll find the perfect balance of real life, on‑the‑job experience, whilst having time to complete your studies, apply your knowledge and earn qualifications too. With plenty of support around you, including your buddy, you’ll have lots of opportunities to shape your career and to make a difference to our customers at a time when they need us the most.

This is a permanent role; your apprenticeship is just the start of your career with us. We’ll continue to cheer you on every step of the way once you’ve finished and will remain committed to help you grow. Working in insurance is so varied, you’ll find that there are so many different opportunities for you to explore. An apprenticeship is the perfect way to fast‑track your career!

We are looking for an enthusiastic apprentice to join our UK Finance team who is curious, eager to learn, and ready to embrace challenges. This apprenticeship offers a unique chance to build a solid foundation in finance while gaining practical, real‑world experience. You’ll learn core principles such as financial accounting, analysis and the role of finance in business strategy. Alongside technical skills, you’ll develop digital proficiency, problem‑solving abilities and effective communication techniques.

Within the role you’ll grow professionally, preparing for a successful career in finance.

We’ll give you plenty of support to be able to balance your study time alongside your role.

Your role could involve:

• Assisting with month‑ and year‑end financial processes and reporting
• Delivering financial analysis to stakeholders
• Utilising financial systems to ensure the accurate and timely delivery of financial information
• Involvement in forecasting and planning activities to provide insight to the business on future outlooks
• Collaborating with customers and stakeholders to deliver services that meet their needs, ensuring a positive outcome for all
• Driving continuous improvement activity and participating in projects to enhance processes, systems, and service delivery

Level 3 Assistant Accountant including AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting

Level 4 Professional Accounting Technician Apprenticeship including a qualification from CIMA, ACCA or AAT in Accounting

The apprenticeship will take between 18 and 21 months. In addition to investing in your learning, we give you time to study as well as the opportunity to put what you learn into practice.

Your qualification is just the start of your career e your apprenticeship is complete you will have plenty of opportunities to put your new skills into practice while continuing to develop and grow.

As well as joining a company that is passionate about our people, sustainability and our customers, we also have a competitive rewards and lifestyle benefits package.

You’ll receive:

• 28 days holiday plus an additional 3 volunteering days
• Private medical cover
• 12% company pension contribution
• Annual company bonus
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounted gadget insurance
• Discounted technology offers

Due to government restrictions, you must have the permanent right to reside and work in the UK before you apply. Also, you must have resided in the UK for a minimum of three consecutive years at the time of application.

A minimum of five GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C/4 including Maths and English.

Grade C or above in at least 3 A‑levels including a numerical subject (Maths, Statistics, Physics, Economics and Accounting) for the Level 4 Apprenticeship.

A professional attitude with a positive ‘can‑do’ approach to your work.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to build strong working relationships.

Attention to detail and a curious nature.

NB:
Due to Apprenticeship funding rules, we can only accept applicants…