Finance Management Graduate Apprentice - #1778245

Job Overview

Job purpose

We are a long-established firm of professional surveyors serving the Scottish property market. We operate throughout Scotland, offering a broad range of services from our network of over 30 offices. Allied was established in 1998 through partnership of the five member practices and has since grown to become one of the largest independent practices in the industry. We are now seeking to invest in talented and energetic young graduates to help support our ambitious plans for growth and innovation.

As a Graduate Apprentice you will study for your degree alongside your job, spending approximately 80% of your time in work and 20% in university. This unique combination offers an integrated experience, where practical skills and knowledge gained during the university days can be embedded in your working practices. Skills learned directly in the workplace are aligned with and can be applied to coursework and assessment. This allows you to attain your degree qualification in the same time as an equivalent full-time students.

Graduate Apprenticeships in accounting play a crucial role in developing the future workforce of the accounting industry, aligning with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) mission to build a strong, skilled, and ethical profession. The course blends hands-on technical knowledge with theoretical understanding, utilising a range of remotely-accessible resources to allow access to specialised computer configurations.

Napier’s Accountancy Graduate Apprenticeship is ideal for those looking to advance in accountancy while gaining practical experience in the workplace.

During Your Time Working As a Graduate Apprentice With Us, You Will Gain Direct Experience Of All Aspects Of Financial Management In a Modern Business, Including

• Traditional bookkeeping, including day-to-day processing of transactions and reconciliation of accounts
• Preparing internal and external financial reports, from basic compliance to KPIs and executive summaries
• Oversight of existing internal controls, as well as identifying and delivering new controls where required
• Supporting cost management, budgeting, and ad hoc financial analysis
• Contributing to the development and implementation of new systems and software solutions as part of our wider digital transformation
  
  

Requirements

Please note that only year 1 entry is currently available on this Graduate Apprenticeship. To meet our Year 1 Entry Requirements you must have EITHER:

• Four SQA Highers at Grade BBCC including both Maths and English at Grade C
• A Foundation Apprenticeship in a relevant subject at SCQF Level 6 plus two SQA Highers
• A Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 6-7 in a related discipline
• HNC with C in the graded unit in a related discipline
• Sufficient recognition of prior learning (RPL) through industry-related experience, qualifications, and informal learning. RPL applications are considered on an individual basis
  
  

You must be able to provide proof of any qualifications stated on your CV to meet university entry requirements.

The Below Qualities Are Also Required For The Job

• Strong academic credentials (mathematics in particular)
• Clear, professional communication
• Natural proficiency with IT and an interest in using digital tools to solve problems
• A meticulous approach to working with data
• A strong inclination towards learning and self-development
  
  

You will gain an end-to-end understanding of how the business operates, from high-level decision-making to the nuts and bolts of financial administration.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on variety and isn’t fazed by the unknown. You’ll be expected to get involved, think critically, and take responsibility for delivering tangible results to business.

This is a genuine opportunity to build a meaningful foundation in finance.

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