Professional Degree Apprenticeship 2026 (Finance) - Glasgow

Professional Degree Apprenticeship 2026 (Finance) - Glasgow

We're offering an exciting opportunity to join our Monklands Hospital team as a Finance Apprentice. This role is ideal for someone eager to kickstart their professional career and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic finance environment.

As part of your 5-year apprenticeship, you'll study for a Level 5-8 SCQF Modern Apprenticeship Diploma in Financial & Management Accounting. You can then continue your journey to an ACCA or CIMA professional chartership. As a trainee accountant, you will work with an experienced finance professional to provide support to the project team. You will develop hands-on skills such as Finance Reporting, Planning & Analysis whilst studying through day release.

You will need to be well organised and have excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Key Deliverables and Accountabilities

• Tracking project financial performance
• Analysing monthly project spend
• Cash flow management
• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management reports in accordance with the finance timetable and deadlines
• Assisting with monthly forecasting and annual budgeting.

What can you expect?

Our professional apprenticeship programme is designed to embrace and develop your capabilities. Most importantly, you will be encouraged to continue learning throughout your career. You will be stretched, challenged and supported by a business that views your personal development and the achievement of professional accreditation as a priority.

Our programme will give you the practical experience, technical learning and professional development while being part of the some of the most exciting construction and infrastructure projects in the UK.

Location

Monkland Replacement Project Lanarkshire

Apprenticeship Level and Standard

Level 5-8 SCQF Modern Apprenticeship Diploma in Financial & Management Accounting

Apprentices will complete seven modules and associated exams with ACCA, plus a Foundations in Professionalism online module / or equivalent for CIMA.

The opportunity to continue supported study to obtain a chartered qualification and membership following completion of the remaining exams, or a further SCQF Level 11 Graduate Apprenticeship in Accounting and Finance in Scotland.

Entry Requirements

• A minimum of 96 UCAS points across Scottish Higher BBCC or equivalent.
• We accept selected Foundation Apprenticeships, in combination with SQA Highers, for entry to our degree programmes. Your Foundation Apprenticeship will take the place of one SQA Higher qualification for our standard entry requirements and will be treated as equivalent to a B grade at Higher.
• If you have completed a Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF level 6 in a relevant discipline this would be equivalent to two Highers at B.
• You must be eligible to work in the UK. We cannot offer visa sponsorship
• Have strong numeracy and literacy skills

Our Application Process

We are committed to providing a clear and supportive recruitment journey. Here is what you can expect when applying for one of our apprentice opportunities:

• CV SubmissionSubmit your CV for review. We will assess your application against the entry criteria for the role you are applying for.
• Online AssessmentYou will complete a series of assessments designed to understand how you approach workplace situations, your preferred ways of working, as well as exercises to evaluate your critical thinking and numerical reasoning skills.
• Video InterviewAt this stage, you will be invited to record responses to two questions set by our hiring team. You will have sufficient time to prepare and ensure you present yourself confidently.
• Assessment CentreOur in-person assessment centres, held at a LOR office, provide an opportunity for you to demonstrate your skills through a combination of individual tasks, short interviews, and group activities. This is also a chance to experience our culture first-hand.
• OutcomeWe aim to provide feedback and communicate the outcome of your assessment centre within two weeks.

Application Deadline

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and we may close a role once enough candidates have applied. We encourage all applicants to apply as early as possible so you don't miss the opportunity to be considered.

Accessibility and Support

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all candidates. If you require any adjustments or support with your application, or at any stage of the process, please do not hesitate to contact us.

The Professional Apprenticeship Programme will commence in September 2026

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.