Accountancy Apprentice

Accounting
Glasgow
May 21, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Position

Accountancy Apprentice – Finance Team (Five Year Program) – Glasgow

Department / Duration / Location

Department/Division: Finance
Duration: Five Year Program
Location: Glasgow
Reports to: Senior Financial Operations Manager
Direct Reports: None
Type of Role: Hybrid

Overview

The Finance Team at Dentons plays a crucial role in maintaining the firm’s commercial and financial health. The team manages and forecasts revenue and costs, analyzes financial data to help the firm make informed business decisions, optimize profitability, and improve cash flow. Their work directly supports the firm’s growth, helping maintain financial integrity in a high stakes environment.

The Role

We are seeking an Accountancy Apprentice to join our Finance Team. This five year apprenticeship allows you to work towards a university degree alongside your day job. You will work four days a week in our Scottish offices and study one day a week towards your degree, gaining practical experience and progressing towards a Master’s Accountancy degree and professional qualifications.

Responsibilities

  • Enroll in and complete the Accountancy Graduate Apprenticeship program.
  • Work four days per week in the Finance Team.
  • Study one day per week towards an Accountancy degree.
  • Apply academic learning in a real world finance environment.
  • Build practical, technical, and professional experience over the course of the program.
  • Work towards obtaining Accountancy qualifications as part of the apprenticeship.

Required Experience, Skills and Attributes

Technical skills

  • Keen interest in accountancy and finance.
  • Problem solving skills.
  • Desire to learn and grow.
  • Ability to work in a busy and forward thinking environment.

Personal attributes

  • Motivated to learn while working alongside study commitments.
  • Able to bring unique experiences and ambitions to the role.
  • Interested in developing within a commercial finance environment.
  • Committed to personal and professional growth over a five year programme.

Key Facts

  • Five year programme.
  • Designed for school leavers.
  • Four days per week working in our Finance Team.
  • One day per week studying towards an Accountancy degree.
  • Accountancy qualifications included (ACCA).
  • No university fees.
  • Glasgow based.
  • Higher in Maths or Accountancy required.
  • Ready to start in September 2026.

Equal Opportunities

Dentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from everyone including of any age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, neurotype, disability, or with parental or caring responsibilities. We are also “Happy to Talk Flexible Working” and welcome conversations about flexible working arrangements.

Dentons is a Disability Confident employer. Candidates with a disability may apply under the Disability Confident Scheme. We will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

We will make reasonable adjustments to enable applicants to apply and interview if needed; any information you share with us during the application process is treated in confidence.

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