Weâve teamed up with Edinburgh Napier University to offer graduate apprentices the chance to join our Accounts department while they study towards a masterâs degree in accounting (MAcc) and a professional accountancy qualification.\n\nThis innovative, fully funded apprenticeship is an exciting opportunity to earn while you learn â and achieve chartered status in just five years.\n\nWhy choose a graduate apprenticeship?\n\nEarn while you learn â from the moment you start, youâll earn the living wage before moving onto a salary in Year 3 of the programme.\nGain valuable practical skills on the job while working alongside Arnold Clarkâs experienced Accounts team.\nQualify as an accountant quicker than the traditional university route, while also gaining professional on-the-job experience.\nNo/less student debt â tuition fees are fully funded by the Scottish Funding Council, meaning you can graduate with no student-fee debt.\nWeâve teamed up with Edinburgh Napier University to offer graduate apprentices the chance to join our Accounts department while they study towards a masterâs degree in accounting (MAcc) and a professional accountancy qualification.\n\nThis innovative, fully funded apprenticeship is an exciting opportunity to earn while you learn â and achieve chartered status in just five years.\n\nWhy choose a graduate apprenticeship?\n\nEarn while you learn â from the moment you start, youâll earn the living wage before moving onto a salary in Year 3 of the programme.\nGain valuable practical skills on the job while working alongside Arnold Clarkâs experienced Accounts team.\nQualify as an accountant quicker than the traditional university route, while also gaining professional on-the-job experience.\nNo/less student debt â tuition fees are fully funded by the Scottish Funding Council, meaning you can graduate with no student-fee debt.\nAs an Arnold Clark employee, youâll also enjoy the following benefits:\n\n33 days' annual leave\nGenerous employee discounts\nPrivate healthcare\nWorkplace pension\nOpportunities for training and career development\nand much more\nLocation\n\nThis role will be split between your Arnold Clark branch and Edinburgh Napier University. We have roles available in Edinburgh and Kirkcaldy, and you must be able to travel to the university.\n\nStart date\n\nThe programme will begin in the first week of September 2026. Programme structure\n\nBy taking on this role, you will complete a five-year programme that will allow you to obtain both a Masterâs in Accountancy and achieve Chartered Accountant status with the ACCA.\n\nYear 1\n\nFinancial and Management Accounting A; Management Issues and Concepts; Financial and Management Accounting B; Fundamentals of Economics; Accounting, Organisation and Society; Fundamentals of Risk Management\n\nExit award: Diploma of Higher Education level\n\nYear 2\n\nFundamentals of Corporate Finance; Ethics and Responsible Leadership; Financial Accounting 2; Law in Business (for Accountants); Management Accounting 2; Intro to Quantitative Data Analysis\n\nExit award: Diploma of Higher Education level\n\nYear 3\n\nAudit; Taxation; Financial Accounting 3; Corporate Finance and Financial Strategies; Management Accounting 2; Research Methods in the Workplace\n\nExit award: BA Accountancy (Degree Level) Exemption from ACCA Applied Knowledge and Applied Skills papers\n\nYear 4\n\nWork-based Honours Project; Ethics and Professional Skills; Corporate Governance; Advanced Financial Accounting\n\n*Level 4 optional module (choose one):\n\nTaxation 2; Advanced Management Accounting; Strategic Financial Analysis\n\nExit award: BA (Hons) Accountancy\n\nYear Five\n\nStrategic Business Leader; Strategic Business Reporting\n\n*Level 5 optional modules (choose two of four):\n\nAdvanced Audit and Assurance; Advanced Taxation; Advanced Financial Management; Advanced Performance Management\n\nExit award: MAcc and ACCA status Entry requirements\n\nFor new employees applying directly from school:\nScottish Highers: BBBBC including Higher in Maths or Accountancy\n\nUCAS 135 points\n\nIf you have completed a Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 6 in a relevant discipline, this would be equivalent to two Highers at B.\n\nWeâre also looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:\n\nStrong communication skills\nGood attention to detail\nAbility to work to tight deadlines\nGood problem-solving skills\nAn interest in pursuing a career in accountancy