Overview
If you’re considering your options after leaving school, 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. Check your funding eligibility here: Graduate Apprenticeships - Funding - SAAS The programme will start in August 2026. Apply early: recruitment is ongoing, and places are limited! 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…