FinanceAccounting
Finance Apprenticeship Programme – September 2027 intake
EY
Location
Manchester
Salary
Competitive
Duration
4 years
Positions available
1
Level
Level 3 – Advanced
Qualification
Level 6
Start date
1 September 2027
Minimum grades
GCSE Maths and English Language grade 4/C or equivalent, 3 A-levels or equivalent (England and Northern Ireland) or 5 Highers or SCQF Level 6/7 (Scotland)
Apprenticeships are open from age 16, once you have finished Year 11 (S4 in Scotland).
About the role
On the Finance Apprenticeship Programme, you'll shape the future with confidence by helping businesses find solutions to their toughest challenges and make decisions about their future. Working in high-performing teams, you'll use technology and data to deliver analysis, judgement and powerful insights. You'll build your potential and work towards a globally recognised Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) qualification while making a real impact on clients and wider society.
Requirements
Minimum of grade 4/C GCSE (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths, or in your home language if you do not hold English Language GCSE, and to have completed three A-levels or (equivalent e.g. BTEC Nationals) by the time the programme starts. For Scotland: Minimum grade C National 5 (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths, and be working towards completing 5 Highers or be working towards a SCQF Level 6/7 by the time the programme starts.
Skills
Curiosity and continuous learningProblem solvingAnalytical thinkingOwnership and accountabilityInclusive collaborationDigital fluency
Required qualifications
Essential
GCSE · English Language · Grade 4/C
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 4/C
Essential
A Level · Any · Grade Any
Training & development
Study towards a professional qualification (ICAEW), which requires attending in-person courses, self-study and sitting exams. Attend EY learning courses to continually learn new skills. Regularly meeting your support network including your Career Counsellor and Apprenticeship Coach to track your performance and help you progress your career.
Future prospects
Work on client projects that help businesses tackle important challenges. Learn how to analyse information, spot issues and support decision-making. Build relationships and expand your network across EY to support your career development.
Company benefits
Visa sponsorship available. Partnership with RARE recruitment to assess application in context of socio-economic background.
If this one works out
This role is in Manchester. If you'd be moving for it, a room in a shared house there typically runs £550–£800 a month.