Accountancy and Finance Degree Apprenticeship 2027 - Leeds

Lloyds Banking Group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 15%

Annual bonus

Share schemes

Discounted shopping

22 days holiday

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Lloyds Banking Group is inviting Accountancy apprentices to join a 5-year programme that blends hands-on finance work with academics. You’ll rotate through Core Finance and other teams, gaining exposure to monthly reporting, budgeting, forecasting, risk and governance, and strategic projects.

You will study for a BA (Hons) in Accounting & Finance and aim to become CIMA qualified. The role supports flexible hybrid working between Bristol and West Yorkshire, with a strong focus on development

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 by Feb 2028
• GCSEs 4–9 in Maths and English
• Minimum 104 UCAS points

Responsibilities

• Keeping us on track in Core Finance with monthly reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Spotting the fine print in Audit & Assurance so nothing slips.
• Being our safety net in Risk & Governance.
• Plotting the big moves in Strategic Business Management.
• Steering the money in Taxation & Treasury.
• Collaborating with other business areas to understand how we Help Britain Prosper.

Skills

Forecasting

Reporting

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Education

BSc (Hons) Accounting & Finance Manager degree

Tools

Data analytics platforms

Reporting tools

Job description

Shape the numbers. Break the mould

At Lloyds Banking Group, Finance is less about adding things up and more about making things happen. Big things.

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.

• Duration: 5 years
• Salary: £27,400
• Location: Bristol and West Yorkshire (Leeds, Halifax)
• Start: September 2027
• Qualifications: 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.

See the big picture

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.

You could be:

• 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.

Swap theory for action

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.
• Gaining a 360° view of how finance powers the Group.
• You’ll master how to create, verify and review accurate, timely financial information.
• You’ll grow your soft skills like collaboration, communication and influencing (the good kind).
• 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.

Your future, fully funded

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

• You’ll need to be at least 18 years old by the end of February 2028
• GCSEs at grade 4 – 9 in both Maths and English
• You’ll need a minimum of 104 UCAS points

If you’re unsure of your UCAS points, you can visit https://ucaspointcalculator.co.uk/ to check your total.

Important information

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.

Due to Home Office requirements regarding Skilled Workers, we’re unable to accept applications for visa sponsorship for our apprenticeship roles as the proposed salary for the role does not meet the minimum threshold – if this situation applies to you, please consider looking for other vacancies which may be more suitable.

Locations

This apprenticeship is based in Bristol or West Yorkshire (Halifax, Leeds), 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 (40% for full-time colleagues), apprentices are expected to be in the office most days during the initial settling‑in period.

If your commute exceeds 1.5 hours, we strongly recommend relocating closer to the office to ensure consistent attendance in line with contractual and hybrid working expectations.

Salary

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.

We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
• An annual performance‑related bonus
• Share schemes including free shares
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• 22 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on top
• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies