Accountancy Graduate Apprenticeship - Edinburgh

Please note, this site is only for external candidate applications. If you currently work for Lloyds Banking Group please apply via the internal career site.

In order to complete an apprenticeship there needs to be a significant learning need. You need to consider your previous qualifications or significant relevant work experience which may mean you cannot proceed with this application.

We support flexible working – click here for more information on flexible working options.

Our apprenticeship programmes may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so it’s best to apply as soon as you can. If you have any questions, please do contact the team at lloydsbankinggroup@cappfinity.com.

Duration: 5 years

Salary: £27,400

Location: Edinburgh

Start: September 2027

Qualifications: MAcc Accountancy with Edinburgh Napier University. You’ll also become a Chartered Accountant with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

At Lloyds Banking Group, Finance is less about adding things up and more about making things happen. It’s the engine room that powers us. It’s strategy. It’s insight. It’s action. And if you’re one of our Accountancy apprentices, you’re not just along for the ride. You’re driving.

From the moment you join, you’re in the thick of it - shaping decisions, driving change and helping us deliver for millions of customers. 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.

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. Analysing 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. 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.

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 master’s degree in accountancy and become a Chartered Accountant. By the end, you won’t just understand Finance. You’ll have the skills, confidence and qualifications to take your career anywhere.

You’ll need to be at least 18 years old by the end of February 2028.

Nat 5 Maths & English at grades A-C (achieved).

You’ll need a minimum of 96 UCAS points (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 Government’s 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

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.

This apprenticeship is based in Edinburgh, and you will be expected to work from your primary office throughout the programme. While our hybrid working policy requires office attendance at least two days per week, apprentices are expected to be in the office most days during the initial settling-in period.

Our ambition is to be the leading UK business for diversity, equity and inclusion supporting our customers, colleagues and communities and we’re committed to creating an environment in which everyone can thrive, learn and develop.

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.

The closing date to apply for this opportunity is 26th January 2027. Our roles generate a lot of interest and occasionally we need to close for applications earlier than originally advertised. If you think working with us could be right for you, please apply now and see where an apprenticeship with us can take you!

At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities.