Finance & Financial Analysis Graduate Jobs in Glasgow

GRAHAM’s Graduate Estimator prepares construction cost estimates, evaluates supplier quotations and supports competitive tender submissions.Job SummaryAt GRAHAM, we are committed to growth and innovation. As our business continues to expand, we are seeking an enthusiastic Graduate Estimator to join our Building Division.In this role, you’ll support the preparation of competitive bids and cost plans for high-profile construction projects. Under the guidance of experienced professionals, you’ll gain hands-on experience in estimating, supplier engagement, data analysis, and bid coordinationIf you’re passionate about Construction and the Built Environment and have an eye for detail, this is your chance to build a career with purpose.Job Description:The Graduate Estimator shall:· Assist in preparing accurate cost estimates, budgets, and cost plans· Review tender documents, drawings, and specifications· Obtain, compare, and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations, ensuring compliance with tender requirements.· Support the preparation of bills of quantities, schedules of rates, and pricing documents.· Contribute to the development of tender submissions and supporting documentation.· Maintain and update cost databases, supplier and subcontractor information, and historic project data.· Help prepare tender adjudication reports and support bid presentations to senior management.· Work closely with Senior Estimators, Quantity Surveyors, and the wider Commercial team to ensure estimates are accurate and consistent.· Support compliance with company standards, health & safety procedures, and quality requirements.This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the Graduate Estimator and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.Technical Competencies  Essential · Hold a Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or Construction related degree · Demonstrate strong communication skills · Strong IT skills · Right to work in the UK. Desirable: · An appreciation of Health & Safety practices. · Ability to work independently or as part of a team. · Previous work experience specifically in the Construction Industry. · Able to demonstrate problem solving.About You We offer a programme which focuses on developing your technical and interpersonal skills. In addition, a structured, mentored training programme, aligned to a recognised professional qualification, will set you on the pathway to chartership. Through early responsibility you’ll learn quickly on challenging projects with the opportunity for fast track career advancement.Our Commitment:At GRAHAM, we are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences.

Posted 7 days ago

BDO Graduate Tax Advisor role gaining hands-on experience across specialist tax areas while supporting clients, solving tax-related problems and developing technical and commercial skills.A bit about usBig responsibility. Personal support. That’s Beyond the Ordinary. Want to get stuck into client work, tackle complex problems and build your career in Tax? Welcome to the Tax Graduate Programme at BDO. The programme starts on Monday, 20th September 2027, for an organisation-wide induction (you need to be able to attend).A bit about TaxBDO’s Tax practice spans 13 specialist areas, including Employment Tax, Private Client and Tax Dispute Resolution. Our tax professionals work with clients ranging from FTSE 100 companies to high-growth start-ups, giving you the chance to build experience across different businesses and challenges.You’ll get involved in dynamic work and take on more responsibility as your confidence grows. And you’ll have people around you to help – from teammates and managers to directors and partners who can share their experience, answer questions and support your development.It’s big responsibility with personal support – and the chance to build a career that’s your own.And a bit about the programmeOver three years, you’ll gain hands-on experience while studying towards ICAS/CTA qualifications. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals, developing your technical knowledge through client work while building your commercial skills and confidence.There’s plenty of room to explore where your strengths and interests could take you. As you develop, you’ll take on more responsibility, build relationships with clients and colleagues, and have opportunities to shape the direction of your career.The support is there too. Our graduates talk about being trusted with projects early, working directly with clients and having approachable senior colleagues around them as they learn. So while you’ll be challenged to grow, you won’t be doing it alone.When you successfully complete the programme and pass the exams, you’ll be fully qualified as a tax advisor, and guaranteed a permanent role with us.As for youYou’re inquisitive, resilient and motivated. You enjoy solving problems, thinking things through and learning something new. You don’t need to arrive knowing everything. Bring your curiosity, logical mindset and willingness to get involved, and you’ll have the support and experience to develop from there.Join us in our Edinburgh or Glasgow hubOne thing to note: you’ll need to live within a commutable distance of the office you apply to. Relocation support is not provided, so please consider this carefully before applying. Time together in person matters – whether that’s in the office or with clients. It gives you more opportunities to learn from your team, build relationships and get the most from working together.Is it for you? To apply, you’ll need:A minimum 2:2 degree in any discipline (obtained or predicted)Three A-levels (or equivalent) at A*-C (excluding General Studies and Extended Projects), or four Scottish Highers or Advanced Highers at grade A-B (or equivalent, for example BTEC Extended Diploma). Please note: we do not use UCAS points. You’ll be asked to provide evidence if you’re successful in securing an offerGCSEs at grade 4 and above in Maths and English, or Scottish National 5 grade A-C. You’ll also need to provide evidence if successfulCommitment to balance study and professional workThe right to work in the UK (we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for these roles as they do not meet the current minimum salary requirements for sponsorship set by the Home Office. Applications from candidates who have their own legal right to work within the UK must cover the duration of their 4-year training contract and employment)What you get in returnOur benefits are designed to support your life in and outside of work, with options including additional leave, gym membership and employee discounts, alongside pension, health and wellbeing support and a range of protection benefits.£29,000 per annumClosing date for applications is Sunday 15th November 2026Before you goWherever you join BDO, you’ll have the chance to learn by doing, work with clients and build your career with people around you to support your development. The opportunity to build your experience, confidence and career without having to do it alone.Big responsibility. Personal support.That’s Beyond the Ordinary.Our organisation is distinctive because we preserve and build on the strengths of our culture and the characteristics that make us successful and different. We look for people from all kinds of backgrounds who share these same qualities.

Posted 13 days ago

Dains Graduate Corporate Tax role supporting businesses with corporate tax compliance, financial analysis, tax returns, tax-saving opportunities and tax advisory while training toward professional qualifications.Are you ready to launch your career in one of the most dynamic and challenging areas of accountancy?  Dains Accountants are looking for an ambitious graduate to join our Corporate Tax team in Scotland.  If you’re an enthusiastic graduate looking to join an accounting firm where you can enjoy a rewarding and progressive career, The Dains Group could offer you a range of career opportunities. We help some of the UK’s most exciting businesses navigate complex tax landscapes, manage risk, and plan for sustainable growth. On completing your 3-year ATT/CTA  graduate training programme, you will have achieved your Chartered Accountant professional status, plus have gained hands on professional knowledge and experience working alongside highly skilled accounting professionals. Our Tax TeamOur Tax team gives you exposure to a wide range of clients. You’ll work with businesses to ensure they meet their corporate tax obligations alongside analysing financial data, identify tax-saving opportunities, prepare tax returns and advising clients on how to stay compliant. Our tax experts are detail orientated individuals who provide tailored advice to businesses. Working as part of our tax team will allow you to be a part of a fast paced, problem-solving environment allowing you to quickly enhance your career. What You'll GetA 3 year structured training programme leading to Chartered Accountant status. (ATT/CTA)25 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus bank holidays.Smart, flexible and hybrid working options.Paid professional subscriptions.Regular personal/professional development reviews. Paid volunteering daysRegular social events and a supportive, people-focused culture.Enrolment into the Dains Academy and access to the Dains Learning platform. Entry RequirementsMinimum Grade C in Maths and English at National 5 Grade. A minimum of 112 UCAS points or equivalent (Excluding General Studies).2:1 honour degree/predicated.Eligibility to work in the UK without sponsorship. 

Posted 15 days ago

Dains Graduate Insolvency role supporting business recovery, restructuring and formal insolvency cases, including financial assessments, reporting, case administration and stakeholder support.Are you ready to shape your future in insolvency?If you’re an enthusiastic graduate looking to join an accounting firm where you can enjoy a rewarding and progressive career, The Dains Group could offer you a range of opportunities. Dains are hiring for an Insolvency Graduate to join our Glasgow office where you will have the opportunity to grow your career in tax alongside become a qualified CPI Insolvency Administrator. Our Insolvency TeamOur Insolvency team supports businesses and their stakeholders when a company is experiencing financial difficulties. The team provides advice on recovery and restructuring where the business has the potential to continue operating, while also managing formal insolvency procedures where recovery is not viable. Dains works closely with businesses, lenders, creditors and other stakeholders to develop appropriate solutions and help maximise value throughout the process.In this role, you’ll work closely with experienced insolvency professionals on a diverse portfolio of cases, supporting businesses across a wide range of sectors. You’ll be involved in assessing financial positions, preparing reports and documentation, managing case administration and assisting with business recovery strategies and formal insolvency processes. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a challenging yet rewarding environment where no two days are the same.What You'll Get:A structured training programme studying your CPI qualification. A comprehensive induction programme helping to set you up for success. 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus bank holidays.Smart, flexible and hybrid working options.Paid professional subscriptions.Regular personal/professional development reviews. Paid volunteering daysRegular social events and a supportive, people-focused culture.Enrolment into the Dains Academy and access to the Dains Learning platform. Entry RequirementsMinimum Grade 6 in Maths and English at GCSE level or equivalent.A minimum of 120 UCAS points or equivalent (Excluding General Studies).2:1 honour degree/predicated.Eligibility to work in the UK without sponsorship. About Dains ScotlandEstablished in 1926, The Dains Group is a fast growing, independent accountancy practice ranked 22nd in the National Accountancy Age. With over 1000 talented individuals across the UK and Ireland, we're ready to drive growth, make an impact, and excel your career. At Dains, we believe our people are our greatest asset. As one of the UK’s fastest-growing accountancy groups, we offer a dynamic, inclusive, and supportive environment where ambitious professionals can thrive.

Posted 15 days ago

Barclays Operations Apprenticeship focused on banking operations, KYC/AML, transaction monitoring, reconciliations, risk controls, customer service, and process improvement, while completing a Business Management Graduate Apprenticeship.Annual Salary £25,200 + benefitsGetting qualified. It's a huge achievement that can completely change your prospects – but it’s not always open to everyone, whether that's due to the cost of university or the timing not being right. But with our apprenticeships, all that can change. Here at Barclays we offer a world-class programme that provides you with a permanent, full-time job with a competitive salary from day one - all whilst gaining a professional qualification at the same time. Whether you're a school-leaver looking for alternative options to the traditional university route or you're someone thinking differently about your future, we'll help you to build an extraordinary career at Barclays, no matter your background.Our programme is designed for school leavers and career changers, but is open to anyone, no matter your background or your age.Why a Barclays Apprenticeship?You’ll get the opportunity to earn whilst working towards a Business Management Graduate Apprenticeship, a perfect blend of theoretical learning and real-life practical work whilst on a full-time salary in a permanent job. A unique chance to get a professional qualification without the student loan, all whilst getting years of work experience under your belt. Due to the evolving nature of Apprenticeships, a new Apprenticeship might become available and if deemed more relevant to your role, we'll change the Apprenticeship before you start.We’ve spent over a decade perfecting the support that you’ll receive on our Apprenticeship programme. From day one, you’ll be assigned a Programme Support Manager matched to your needs and background, and together with your People Leader, they’ll support you as an individual. We’ll also match you to an expert in your specialist subject, ready to share their knowledge.The Apprenticeship route gives you the opportunity for self-discovery and helps you to explore different career paths. With over 325 years of expertise in Banking, Barclays operates in 39 countries, employing around 90,000 people to help move, lend, invest and protect money for customers and clients worldwide.Why the Operations Apprenticeship programme?Operations keeps Barclays moving for customers, clients and colleagues. You’ll learn how banking services are delivered, how processes are improved, and how teams work together to manage risk, solve problems and provide excellent service.Are you eligible?First, you’ll need the right qualifications. For this apprenticeship opportunity you’ll need SQA Highers at ABBB or equivalent.Beyond that though, we’re also looking for commitment and enthusiasm. Our Apprenticeships place deep investment in you as an individual. That means we need you to match that commitment: you’ll turn up every day ready to work hard, push yourself, and think differently about what you’re capable of.The Government apprentice funding requirements include a number of requirements that you must meet, including a 3 year residence requirement (subject to certain exceptions).  To qualify for the Government's apprentice funding requirements, you must also have the legal right to work for the full duration of the programme at the point of enrolment, with no gaps in your legal right to work or dependency on future visa applications during the period of your apprenticeship (August 2027 to August 2031). You must be residing in Scotland from 1 August 2027.You must also not have undertaken any previous study, education, training, qualifications, or apprenticeship, gained learning or competence from prior work experience, or received prior funding or financial support which renders you ineligible for the Government’s apprentice funding.Working In GlasgowOur state-of-the-art campus in Glasgow is somewhere you'll want to work. It's home to colleagues who thrive in an environment designed with collaboration and the future of work in mind, with creative spaces, technology and plenty to get involved in outside your day job.It is the policy of Barclays to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.The closing date for applications is 25 September 2026. Please note that this vacancy may close ahead of the advertised date due to application volumes, and we therefore recommend submitting your application as early as possible.Purpose of the roleTo support the day-to-day operations of the operations business division providing insights and expertise that help more senior colleagues make informed decisions, develop new products and services, and identify new market opportunitiesAccountabilitiesPerformance of KYC tasks while following standard procedures related to Client Due Diligence and AML policies.Monitoring of real time transaction flow, trade updates and exception queues to ensure timely and accurate trade representation across systems.Address incident, problem and change management issues to improve services across the bank.Provision of support to continuous improvement of the operational process and the development of best practices; coming up with ways to improve systems and processes.Provision of support for cleared derivatives, performing perform daily reconciliation of related fees undertake a range of complex customer and product related processing activities.Participation in training and development programs to enhance skills and knowledge.Analyst ExpectationsTo meet the needs of stakeholders/ customers through operational excellence and customer servicePerform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standardNo people leadership roles at this grade.Execute work requirements as identified in processes and procedures, collaborating with and impacting on the work of team members.Identify escalation of policy breaches as required.Take responsibility for customer service and operational execution tasks.Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.Gain and maintain an understanding of own role, how the team integrates to achieve overall objectives, alongside knowledge of the work of other teams within the function.Work within well-defined procedures that may involve a variety of work routines.Demonstrate an understanding of the procedures.Evaluate and select the appropriate alternatives from defined options.Make judgements based on the analysis of factual information.Build relationships with stakeholders and customers to identify and address their needs, in support of a smooth operating process, handling sensitive issues as required.All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.

Posted 21 days ago

Finance-focused graduate programme with opportunities across Audit & Assurance and Tax Services, helping clients understand financial performance, manage finances, and meet reporting and tax requirements.We help clients to manage their finances and interpret the critical data needed to measure performance today and plan for tomorrow. So our people grow to understand the financial foundations behind the business world, across every industry.     These programmes could be right for you if:  You are comfortable and enjoy working with numbers and technology. You build strong relationships and thrive in a team. You are curious to learn the financial management behind every type of organisation.  Joining a Graduate programme We offer you the chance to explore opportunities with us based on your interests, location and degree. We provide clear guidance throughout our process to support you in making the decision that’s right for you. It’s an exciting time to join us. We're a skills-enabled organisation, allowing us to identify, develop and future-proof the skills our people need today and for tomorrow. By focusing on human and technical skills, we're promoting cross-functional teamwork, driving inclusive growth, and maximising value for our clients. And by doing this, we do more than develop skills – we cultivate potential. Enabling you to develop the skills you need, for the career you want. So that you can grow here and go further.  In Glasgow we have opportunities in the business areas listed below. If you have a particular preference on business area, you'll have the opportunity to express this during the application process. Please note, preferences are considered but not guaranteed.  Audit and Assurance -ICAS (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland) Audit and Assurance - No PQ Tax Services - ICAS (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland)  What you’ll need You'll need to have achieved or be on track to pass an undergraduate degree or above in any subject. We determine whether you're on course to pass based on the grades you achieved in your last completed year of academic study.  As a reminder we accept one application per recruitment season. Before submitting your application, please ensure you have taken the time to research your chosen business category and business area thoroughly, and have a good appreciation of the professional qualifications aligned to your preferences. 

Posted 22 days ago