Location: Glasgow
Contract: Apprenticeship
Closing Date: 31/07/2025
an exciting opportunity for school leavers to join our Graduate Apprenticeship programme in Glasgow. Upon successful completion of the programme, you will have acquired an Honours degree in Accountancy and Finance from Robert Gordon University and professional qualification as a Chartered Accountant with ICAS. On top of that, you will have gained 5 years of invaluable experience working in a finance team for a global top-three insurance broker, with the guarantee of a full-time position.
How you’ll make an impact
Your Learning
- 5-year programme
- Years 1 to 3: study for BA (Hons) Accounting with Robert Gordon University
- Years 4 & 5: study for CA qualification with ICAS
- 1 day per week protected study day
- 8 days per year on campus (travel and subsistence costs to Aberdeen covered)
- Dedicated mentor throughout the programme
Your Role
At our Global Accounting Centre, we have over 300 team members servicing a global business. From day one at Gallagher, you’ll be part of our experienced finance team, receiving full support from your team members. You’ll develop deep accounting knowledge in a supportive and structured environment, gaining valuable real-world experience.
During the five-year programme, you’ll have the opportunity to work in various finance teams, giving you a comprehensive understanding of how finance operates at Gallagher. Your responsibilities will include producing and reporting accurate financial results, preparing accounting and finance entries, and providing support to resolve issues as they arise. Each experience will contribute to your understanding of Gallagher’s policies, governance, and processes.
You’ll also have the chance to apply the knowledge and skills you acquire at university to tasks and projects in your day-to-day work.
About You
- BBBB Highers (must include English and Maths)
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Excellent problem-solving abilities
- Drive to learn and develop
- Passion for a career within Finance
Funded by the Scottish Government through the Scottish Funding Council and SAAS, these opportunities are available for eligible candidates. Check your funding eligibility here: Graduate Apprenticeships – Funding – SAAS
Early applications are encouraged as recruitment is ongoing.
The programme will start in August 2025.
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…
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