Graduate Apprentice - Accountancy

A Gallagher Graduate Apprenticeship in Accounting and Finance combining paid work experience, university study, and Chartered Accountancy training within a global insurance and risk management company.

Introduction

At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they’re free to grow, lead, and innovate. You’ll be backed by our digital ecosystem: a client-centric suite of consulting tools making it easier for you to meet your clients where they want to be met. Advanced data and analytics providing a comprehensive overview of the risk landscape is at your fingertips. 

Here, you’re not just improving clients' risk profiles, you’re building trust. You’ll find a culture grounded in teamwork, guided by integrity, and fueled by a shared commitment to do the right thing. We value curiosity, celebrate new ideas, and empower you to take ownership of your career while making a meaningful impact for the businesses we serve. 

If you’re ready to bring your unique perspective to a place where your work truly matters; think of Gallagher.

 
Overview

If you’re considering your options once you complete your school education, we’ve got an exciting opportunity for you to take the first step towards a successful career.

At Gallagher, our Graduate Apprenticeship Programme in Glasgow is designed to start your career in accounting. Through this programme, you’ll gain a degree, a Chartered Accountancy qualification, and five years of hands-on experience, all while earning a competitive salary.

From August 2026, successful candidates join this year’s cohort of apprentices.  A comprehensive support network is on hand to help you succeed every step of the way.

By the end of the programme, you’ll have achieved:

• An Honours degree in Accountancy and Finance from Robert Gordon University

• A Chartered Accountant qualification with ICAS

• Five years of hands-on experience in a global finance team

• A guaranteed full-time role with one of the world’s largest insurance brokers

Your Learning Programme

Following a structured programme, you will be supported to grow academically and professionally:

• Duration: 5 years

• Years 1–3: Study for your BA (Hons) Accounting with Robert Gordon University

• Years 4–5: Work towards your Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification with ICAS

• Study Support:

  • 1 protected study day per week

  • Approximately 4 days per year on campus in Aberdeen (costs covered for travel, accommodation and meals)

  • A dedicated mentor to guide and support you throughout the programme

How you'll make an impact

Your role at Gallagher

From the moment you join us, you’ll be part of our Global Accounting Centre, a team of over 300 professionals supporting our worldwide business. You’ll work alongside experienced finance colleagues who are committed to helping you succeed.

Throughout the five-year programme, you’ll rotate across different finance teams, gaining a broad and invaluable understanding of how finance operates in a large global organisation. You’ll contribute to producing accurate financial reports, preparing accounting entries, and solving real-world challenges.

Each experience will deepen your understanding of accounting processes, policies and governance while providing you with the platform to apply what you learn at university directly to your work.

About You

• Minimum of BBBB Highers (must include English and Maths)

• The ability to explain complex things in simple terms, and work well with others

• The ability to spot problems and work out how you might solve them

• Drive to learn and develop

• Passion for a career as an accountant

The Scottish Government fully funds this programme through the Scottish Funding Council and SAAS. These opportunities are available for eligible candidates. 

The programme will start in August 2026.

Don’t miss this opportunity to join our team. The closing date for applications is Tuesday 9th June. Ensure your application is submitted before the deadline to be considered. Interviews will be held 16th - 19th June, flexibility will be offered where possible to accommodate prior commitments.

 
Compensation and benefits

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra days

• Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to

• Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x

• Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up

• Health cash plan or Private medical insurance

Other benefits include:

• Three fully paid volunteering days per year

• Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount

• Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan

• Critical illness cover

• Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally

• Season ticket loan

• Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase

• Emergency back-up family care

• And many more…

We value inclusion and diversity

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organisation. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed. We have pledged to make sure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, in addition to supporting our existing employees with any long-term health conditions or disabilities.