Accountancy graduate pathway

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Find a career that exceeds your expectations.

Accountancy. What’s it all about?

It’s all about number crunching, right? Nope. Not at Aviva. Join us as a graduate in Accountancy, and you’ll have a direct role to play in deciding what we do now – and where we go next. Yes, accountancy does involve looking at the figures. We’re a heavily-regulated industry after all. But it’s also about solving problems. Thinking strategically. Being a very important part of a market-leading, FTSE 100 company.

Our accountants are influential, playing a key part in the decisions we make, the policies we produce and the way that we work. This is your chance to join them. To help steer the UK’s largest insurer towards even greater success.

Applications for the Accountancy graduate pathway are now closed.

Grow with us

We’re looking to find and develop the future stars of accountancy. But rather than being just another graduate development programme, here you’ll join us in a permanent role from day one.

As your skills and experience grow, there’ll be lots of development opportunities tailored specifically to you and your ambitions, which will give you the foundations you need to succeed.

You’ll be empowered to be yourself. To take control of your own work and your progression. Show us what you can do, and we’ll be right behind you, giving you more and more responsibility and opportunities to shape your future and that of the industry.

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Why Aviva?

You might think we’re just another boring insurance firm, but nothing could be further from the truth. We don’t show up for work in pressed suits and shiny shoes. At Aviva, we’re proud to be different. Proud to say that we’re a diverse mix of cultures, genders, ages, perspectives, and ideas.

Most important of all, we’re an organisation with a purpose. We want to lead the way forward in our sector, which is why we focus on being the best we can be. Every day. Together, we’re building a better tomorrow with a little help – a lot, actually – from our future leaders.

No matter who you are, where you’re from, or what your interests are, you can be sure there’s a place for you at Aviva. We’re passionate and committed, just like you are; we’re the first major insurer worldwide to target Net Zero carbon by 2040 and we’re committed to the community too – we’re aiming for £10bn UK infrastructure and real estate investment by the end of 2023.

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What you can expect

This three-year scheme will see you undertaking one-year placements across different finance teams, including Financial Reporting & Controls, Business Partnering, Taxation & Investments. At the end of the three years, you’ll be a fully-qualified chartered accountant – and a leader in the making.

Every decision we make, every policy we produce, every idea about how we work – you’ll influence them all. Along the way, we’ll give you everything you need to become a well-rounded business professional. Get ready for a broad and detailed grounding in the world of commercial accounting. Get ready for a career that could take you as far as you want to go.

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Where you’ll be based

Our Accountancy opportunities are based in our Norwich and York offices. You can find out more about each location by clicking the links below.

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.

As we adopt this Smart Working approach, it’s important to note that you will still need to live within commuting distance of the relevant 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.

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What you’ll need

You’ll either already have a degree (in any subject) or be on track to graduate by the end of Summer 2024 and be available for full-time work from September 2024.

We’re big believers that great accountants aren’t just good with numbers (although you will, of course, need a good head for figures).

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 commercially-minded, strategic in your thinking and keen to learn, get ready for a great career that could take you as far as you want to go.

What you’ll get

Great starting salary

We offer a great starting salary of £32,500. We also recognise exam success with significant increases for each subject passed, resulting in a market-leading salary on qualification.

Permanent from day one

You’ll be joining us in a real role with real responsibilities, giving you a head start on your career and a chance to show us just what you can do – right from the start.

Wellbeing and flexible working

We offer everything from healthy eating initiatives, health checks and exercise classes through to products, policies and support designed to help people stay healthy. And our Smart Working initiative gives our people the chance to work from home.

Great support network

Expect great managers, mentors and buddies who’ll help you grow into your role and support you every step of the way. Plus, you’ll be part of our Aviva graduate community.

Professional qualifications

As part of a structured training and development, we’ll pay for your professional accountancy exams. And because we know it can be tricky to fit them in around your work, we’ll also give you a generous amount of paid study leave.

Self-learning

We’re big on empowerment, so we have a self-led learning culture. As part of that, we provide digital access to all sorts of useful on-demand learning content.

Opportunities to get involved

We love to give back to our local communities, so we offer everyone the opportunity to use up to 21 hours of paid work time to volunteer for good causes or to get involved in things like education or outreach programmes.

Bonus and discounts

You’ll get a bonus if you achieve what we’re looking for from an individual and company perspective. Plus, you’ll get up to 40% off a selection of products for yourself and your family through MyAviva Extras.

Annual leave

29 days of holiday, plus bank holidays.

Meet the team

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Application process

During the application process, we’ll want to hear about what you enjoy doing and what you are good at. And it goes without saying you’ll need to feel a connection with our values.

Sounds good? Great. Here’s what you need to do now.

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

Step 1 – Apply online

For the initial online application, we’ll ask you to attach a copy of your CV and answer a short questionnaire about your motivations for this programme. We want to hear about what you enjoy doing, what you are good at, and of course, it goes without saying that you’ll need to feel a connection to our values.

Step 2 – Online Tests

If you’re shortlisted, the next stage is online testing. We ask everyone to complete a Situational Strengths Test – this will reveal tasks and scenarios you could experience at Aviva. It will give us an indication of how you like to work, your thought processes and your relevant strengths. If you are someone who likes to prepare, you will be pleased to know you can do a practice test before attempting the real thing. You will also complete a Numerical Reasoning Test so we can see your flair for figures.

Step 3 – Video interview

If you pass the online tests you will be sent a link to complete a recorded video interview. You’ll be presented with a series of strengths-based questions – with a practice test first, of course – and our online system will guide you through the process step by step. You will have the opportunity in the interview to tell us about your motivations for choosing to start your career with Aviva.

Step 4 – Live interview

If you are shortlisted, you’ll then have an in-person interview with some of our hiring managers. This will give you the opportunity to ask us questions too.

Step 5 – Assessment day

If you do well, you’ll be invited to an assessment day. Impress us there and you’ll be offered the role. Most of our positions will start in September 2024, but there may be an opportunity for some to start earlier, depending on business requirements at the time.

We currently have
188 roles across
12 locations, organised into
12 teams.

If we can help to make the process smoother for you with any additional support or reasonable adjustments, please let us know by contacting us on 0121 234 7609 or emailing myrecruitment@aviva.com. If you are seeking support for an early careers role please contact avivaearlycareers@aviva.com.

Images were taken before the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent social distancing measures.

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