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Accountancy graduate pathway

It all adds up to a better future.

Find a career that brings out your spark.

Is Accountancy right for you?

It’s not just about the numbers. As a graduate in Accountancy, you’ll help shape how we work today and where we’re headed – solving problems, thinking strategically and influencing big decisions. You’ll be a key part of a market-leading, FTSE 100 company.

Yes the figures matter – we’re a regulated industry. But accountancy goes beyond compliance. You’ll be part of a team that drives change and plays a vital role in our success.

If you’re curious, analytical and ready to make an impact, this could be a great fit for you.

Salary: £33,200 plus exam related pay increases
Duration: Three years
Locations: Norwich or York

What you can expect

Over three years you’ll rotate around different finance teams like Financial Reporting & Controls, Business Partnering, Tax and Investments.

You’ll be working towards your ACA qualification and at the end of the three years, you’ll be a fully qualified chartered accountant, with loads of hands on experience in commercial accounting.

We’ll support you all the way – with pay rises for every exam you pass and a market leading salary when you qualify.

And that’s not all. For two of the three years, you’ll join our supported central development programme designed to help you grow into a well-rounded professional and depending on your ambition, potentially a future business leader.

Where you'll be based

You’ll be based in either our Norwich or York office – both are brilliant locations. Check them out through the links below and see which one feels right for you.

Wherever you’re based, the likelihood is you’ll balance time in the office with working from home. We call this Smart Working. Three days in the office and two days from home is typical, but this will vary between teams. When you join us, your leader will take time to discuss this with you, and agree what works best for you, your team, and the business.

Even with our Smart Working approach, it’s important to note you’ll still need to live within commuting distance of your contracted office. That way you’ll get to spend time with your team in person, as well as virtually, and get access to the right internal support networks to help you to succeed.

Norwich   York

What you’ll need

You’ll either already have a degree in any subject, or you’ll be graduating by the end of summer 2026. You’ll need to be ready to start work full-time from September 2026.

You’ll need a good head for numbers but we’re not expecting you to know it all. We’re looking for curious minds, fresh energy and people who aren’t afraid to ask questions or see things from a different angle.

Mostly, we look for people who can bring the kind of fresh perspectives and new ideas that will help us to thrive.

If you’re keen to learn, ready to grow and excited to make an impact, this could be your start to something big.

Aviva cannot provide visa sponsorship for this programme. To apply, you’ll need indefinite right to work in the UK. If this applies to you, we’d love to hear from you.

Show us your spark

That’s what we want to see. So, each stage of our application process is designed to bring out the best in you. Below is a step-by-step guide, which you’ll see varies slightly depending on the pathway you choose.

If we can help to make the process smoother for you with any additional support or reasonable adjustments, please let us know by emailing avivaearlycareers@aviva.com.

Step 1 – Apply online

When you first apply, we’ll ask you to send us a copy of your CV and answer some short questions.

Step 2 – Online Tests

If you’re shortlisted, we’ll invite you to take some online tests.
Everyone starts with a Situational Strengths test – this is all about how you think, work with others and approach different scenarios.

Depending on the pathway you choose, there may be extra tests:

  • For Accountancy, Actuarial, Claims, Pricing and Underwriting and Wealth, you’ll also do a Numerical Reasoning test.
  • And if you choose Software Development (Technology) or Data and Analytics, you’ll complete a coding test .

Step 3 – Video interview

If you pass the online tests, we’ll send you a link to complete a recorded video interview. You’ll answer a few strengths-based questions (with a practice one first to help you warm up). Our system will guide you through it step by step. During the interview, you’ll have the chance to tell us why you’re excited to start your career with Aviva.

Step 4 – Assessment day

If you do well, we’ll invite you to an assessment day.
You’ll meet some of the team, get a feel for what it’s like to work here and show us what you’re all about. Do well and you’ll get an offer to start in September 2026.

Meet the team

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Harish

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Central Development Programme

Designed to boost your role-based training and any qualifications you’re working towards, whichever graduate pathway you choose, during the first two years you’ll complete the Central Development Programme.

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What you’ll get

The work you do will make a real difference to our customers, and we’ll make sure your rewarded for it. With flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle, we’ve got you covered.

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Locations

Our graduate offerings are based in some of the UK’s most vibrant cities, all of which are great places to live, work and explore. You’ll find details of the locations for your chosen pathway above, and you can learn more about each one below.

Our locations
We currently have
155 roles across
12 locations, organised into
6 teams.