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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 heading – 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: £34,200 plus exam-related pay increases
Duration: Permanent role from day one. Three-year training programme.
Locations: Norwich or York

What you can expect

Over three years, you’ll rotate through different Finance teams, including Financial Reporting & Controls, Business Partnering, Tax and Investments.

Alongside your day-to-day role, you’ll work towards your ACA qualification, building the technical expertise and commercial experience you need to become a fully qualified Chartered Accountant.

We’ll support you throughout your studies with tuition, learning materials, study leave, professional membership and exam fees, helping you balance your qualification with hands-on experience in the business.

As you pass your exams, we’ll increase your pay to recognise your progress. And once you qualify, you’ll be earning a market-leading salary.

Your development doesn’t stop with your role. Through our two-year Early Careers Development Programme, you’ll build valuable skills, grow your network and gain experiences that will support you throughout your career.

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.

We believe some of the best collaboration, learning, and relationship building happens when people come together in-person. That’s why our colleagues spend around 50% or more of their working time in the office.

We call this Smart Working. For most colleagues, that means spending around three days a week in the office and the rest working from home. The exact balance varies by role and team, giving you the benefits of both in-person collaboration and the flexibility of working from home.

To make the most of your experience, you’ll need to live within a reasonable commuting distance of your contracted office.

Norwich

York

What you’ll need

You’ll already have, or be on track to achieve, a degree in any subject by the end of summer 2027 and be ready to start your career with us full-time in September 2027.

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.

Visa sponsorship isn’t available. To apply, you’ll need indefinite right to work in the UK. If this applies to you, we’d love to hear from you.

Get yourself set to shine

Thinking about applying for an early careers opportunity with Aviva? We want you to feel confident every step of the way. That’s why we’ve created our Early Careers prep hub. Here you can…

  • discover your strengths, values, and learning styles
  • try out mock assessments and video interviews
  • get some tips and guidance on navigating the assessment process

Start your journey with us feeling fully prepped.

Show us your spark

That’s exactly what we’re looking for. Each stage of our application process is designed to bring out the best in you. Below is a step-by-step guide on what to expect for each pathway.

If you need any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the process, 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 and Numerical Reasoning assessment. These help us understand how you approach different scenarios, work with others and solve problems.

And if you choose Software Development (Technology), Data Engineering or Data Science, you’ll complete a coding test.

Step 3 – Video interview and AI literacy assessment

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.

Following your video interview, you’ll complete a short AI literacy assessment. This will help us understand your preferred ways of working and how you use judgement when interacting with AI in workplace scenarios.

While you’ll be assessed on AI literacy, AI isn’t used to assess you or make recruitment decisions at any stage of the process.

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. If you’re successful, you’ll get an offer to start in September 2027.

 

Meet the team

Aaron

Bijan

Nour

Central Development Programme

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

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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 you’re rewarded for it. With flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle, we’ve got you covered.

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Locations

Our graduate opportunities 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

Ready for the next step?

At Aviva, we’re building for the future, and we’re looking for people who want to help shape it. Our graduate pathways give you real experience, skills that will support your career now and in the years ahead, and the confidence to find the right path for you.

We currently have
135 roles across
14 locations, organised into
8 teams.