Accounting and Finance Degree Apprenticeship

Who You Are

- BSc (Hons) Accounting & Finance Manager degree with Manchester Metropolitan University.
- Once you complete your degree, you will continue your learning to become fully CIMA qualified.
- You’ll need to be at least 18 years old on 1st September 2027.
- GCSEs at grade 4 – 9 in both Maths and English (achieved).
- You’ll need a minimum of 104 UCAS points (these grades can be predicted, but any offer made to you will be conditional upon successful achievement of these qualifications).
- 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.

What the Job Involves

- Duration: 5 years
- Start: September 2027

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, 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.

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. Analyzing 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. 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 BA (Hons) degree in Accounting & Finance and become CIMA qualified. 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.

The Application Process

- The closing date to apply for this opportunity is 1st December 2026.
- Our apprenticeship programs may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so it’s best to apply as soon as you can.
- Submit your application → Complete the online assessments → If successful, attend the Assessment Centre in February → Receive your outcome.

Benefits

- Flex cash: This is 4% of your basic salary, which can be used to spend on the benefits of your choice, or you can choose to take it as a cash top-up in your monthly salary.
- A generous holiday allowance: You’ll be eligible for a minimum of 22 days holiday (excluding bank holidays), rising to 30 days based on length of service and grade.
- A flexible way of working: Whether you want flexibility over your location or when you log on, together we can create an approach that works for you and for the business.
- Family leave: Up to 63 weeks of maternity or adoption leave. Statutory maternity or adoption pay is available for 39 weeks, and 20 weeks will be enhanced to the equivalent of full pay. Partners can have six weeks of fully paid paternity leave.
- Health insurance: Our company-funded Private Medical Benefit provides all colleagues with access to good quality medical care, including accommodation, nursing care, and specialist advice.
- Colleague Offers: Get discounts on everything from electrical items to cinema tickets and weekly food shopping. You can share this benefit with up to ten family members or friends.
- Financial products: Take advantage of our great financial products, some at a discounted rate, including current accounts, home and car insurance, and loans.
- Share plans: Participate in Sharematch and receive matching shares of up to £45 a month from the company, and you can choose to participate in Sharesave, our combined savings and share option plan.
- Pension: We offer a generous pension plan, with all joiners being automatically enrolled in our 'Your Tomorrow' scheme. You can decide how much you save and get a say in where your contributions are invested.