At a Glance
- Tasks: Gain hands-on experience in finance while studying for a Masters in Accountancy.
- Company: Join the Scottish Borders Housing Association, a supportive and inclusive workplace.
- Benefits: Earn while you learn with a competitive salary and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Full-time role with potential for continued employment after apprenticeship.
- Why this job: Kickstart your accounting career with real-world experience and a recognised qualification.
- Qualifications: Must be domiciled in Scotland and eager to learn about finance.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Summary
SBHA are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Graduate Apprentice Accountant.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience with in a busy Finance team whilst working towards an Accountancy qualification to Masters degree level.
Role
You will be employed full time by SBHA while studying one day per week with Edinburgh Napier University (mostly on line with some attendance required in person) towards a degree programme in Accountancy.
Over the five-year apprenticeship, the postholder will gain broad, practical finance experience within SBHA’s Finance Department while working towards becoming fully qualified with ACCA and completing a Masters in Accountancy from Edinburgh Napier University.
SBHA may continue your employment upon successful completion of your apprenticeship; this will be dependent on the requirements of the department.
The successful candidate must be able to register with Napier University in person by 25 September 2026, at the latest.
*Please note: Due to the enrolment requirements of the Edinburgh Napier University course, the successful candidate must be permanently domiciled in Scotland.
- Tasks and Responsibilities
- Support the preparation of accurate and timely financial information, including management accounts, budget monitoring reports and financial analysis.
- Assist with transaction processing, reconciliations, journals and month-end routines.
- Contribute to the preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
- Assist with purchase ledger, sales ledger, rent accounting, treasury, payroll-related finance processes and other core finance activities as required
- Support budget holders by helping to provide clear financial information and responding to routine queries.
- Assist with year-end work, audit preparation and the provision of information to internal and external auditors.
- Develop knowledge of financial controls, governance, regulatory requirements and best practice within a social housing environment.
- Use finance systems, spreadsheets and reporting tools to process, analyse and present financial information.
- Participate in process improvement activity, including helping to streamline finance procedures and improve the quality of reporting.
- Maintain accurate records and handle financial information confidentially and professionally.
- Take responsibility for completing university coursework, ACCA-related requirements and work-based learning evidence within agreed timescales.
- Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
- Job Details
- Company: Scottish Borders Housing Association
- Hours: Full-time
- Location: Selkirk, TD7 5DT
- Working pattern: On-site
- Job type: Apprenticeship
- Posting date: 5 Aug 2026
- Closing date: 27 Aug 2026
Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.
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