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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. 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 we work. This is your chance to join them.

Salary: £32,500 plus exam related pay increases
Duration: Three years
Locations: Norwich or York

 

Applications for the Accountancy graduate pathway are now closed.

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 and Investments. You’ll work towards the ACA qualifications and at the end of the three years, you’ll be a fully qualified chartered accountant, with a detailed knowledge of, and broad experience in, commercial accounting.

We recognise exam success with significant increases for each subject passed, resulting in a market leading salary on qualification.

And that’s not all, because for two of the three years, you’ll also benefit from our supported central development programme, giving you everything you need to become a well-rounded professional and a future business leader.

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.

Even with our 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.

Norwich   York

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 2025. You must also be available for full-time work from September 2025.

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.

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

For the initial online application, we’ll ask you to attach a copy of your CV and answer a short questionnaire about why you’re interested in this programme. We want to hear about what you enjoy doing, what you’re good at, and how you connect with our values.

Step 2 – Online Tests

If you’re shortlisted, the next stage is online testing. For all pathways, this includes a Situational Strengths test – featuring tasks and scenarios that show us how you like to work, your thought processes and your personal strengths.

For Accountancy, Actuarial, Claims, Finance, Underwriting and Wealth, there’s also a Numerical Reasoning test. And if you choose Software Engineering within Technology, you’ll be asked to complete a coding test.

Step 3 – Video interview

If you pass the online tests, you’ll be sent a link to complete a recorded video interview. You’ll be given a series of strengths-based questions – with a practice question first – and our online system will guide you through the process step by step. During the interview, you’ll have the chance to tell us what’s made you want to start your career with Aviva.

Step 4 – Assessment day

If you do well, you’ll be invited to an assessment day. It’s your opportunity to get insights into what it’s like to work at Aviva and to meet some of the people who work here. Impress us there and you’ll be offered the role to start in September 2025.

Meet the team

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Central Development Programme

Designed to augment 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 at Aviva will make a real difference to our customers, and we’ll recognise your contribution with a range of benefits to suit the life you live.

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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 and work. Details of the specific locations available on this pathway are shown above, and you can find out more about each location below.

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