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Accounting Graduate Programme 2027 (Whiteley)

Fareham
£30.6k/yr
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Accounting Graduate Programme 2027

Location: Whiteley

Start Date: September 2027

Closing date for applications: Sunday 18th October 2026


Insurance is so much more than you think!

Are you looking for a career that will excite, challenge and inspire you after you've finished university? If so, a Zurich Insurance graduate scheme could be just what you're looking for. It's a great way to get real-life experience of working in insurance and discover what you enjoy. You'll get plenty of opportunities and support to shape your career and make a difference to our customers at a time when they need us the most.

Each Zurich graduate scheme is a permanent role and is just the start of your career with us. We'll continue to cheer you on every step of the way once you’ve finished and will remain committed to helping you grow. Working in insurance is so varied - you’ll find many different opportunities to explore.

What can I look forward to?

As an Accounting Graduate, you will have the opportunity to develop your personal and professional skills, while learning from industry experts and senior managers who take a keen interest in your growth. We are passionate about ensuring you settle into the working environment effectively and offer a buddy/mentor who will be a current or former apprentice.

In addition to departmental day-to-day activities, you can expect to be involved in real projects that deliver value to our business and customers. These could include process transformation, providing financial support to the business or developing MI for management, while being grounded in the accounting that forms the backbone of our profession.

Over the three-year rotational programme, you will typically complete three one-year rotations across the accounting teams. No matter what team you’re in, you’ll get to learn from some of our most talented colleagues in the business, who will encourage and guide you to be your best. You’ll also study towards a globally recognised accounting qualification (either ACCA or CIMA), with completion designed to coincide with the end of the rotational programme.

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What’s in it for you?

As well as joining a company that is passionate about our people, sustainability and our customers, we also have a competitive rewards and lifestyle benefits package.

You’ll receive:

  • £30,600 starting salary
  • 28 days holiday plus an additional 3 volunteering days
  • You can request to swap UK bank holidays for days off that have cultural or religious significance to you
  • Private medical cover
  • 12% company pension contribution
  • Annual company bonus
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Discounted gadget insurance
  • Discounted technology offers

What you’ll need:

  • You must have an indefinite, full right to work and reside in the UK. We cannot accept applications from those who require sponsorship to work in the UK. You must have resided in the UK for a minimum of three consecutive years.
  • Although we are a hybrid workforce, you should be within a commutable distance to your assigned office workplace stated in this advert. At the beginning of the scheme you’ll need to work full-time in the office. This will help with face-to-face training, building your personal brand and broadening your network.
  • Depending on the team you are placed in, there may be a requirement to work in the office for most of the working week.
  • As Accounting is based in numbers, we prefer a numeric degree, but this isn’t a requirement. A passion for becoming an effective accountant is more important.
  • A minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) predicted or recently achieved (within the last three years).
  • At least 96 UCAS points from 3 A-Level subjects (or equivalent)
  • A minimum C/4 grade in both English and Maths at GCSE level (or equivalent)
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to build strong working relationships

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Are you ready to create a brighter future?

At Zurich our brand purpose is to create a brighter future together, for our customers, our partners, our employees and the planet. It’s a promise that for our customers, we will put their needs at the heart of everything we do and for our employees, to grow and develop together. For our partners, to collaborate to create mutual value and for the planet, to drive positive impact by integrating our sustainability work into how we do business. We put our customers at the heart of everything that we do, and we’re looking for like-minded people to join us.

We’re passionate about diversity and inclusion, we want our people to bring the whole of themselves to work. You’ll have every opportunity to use your drive and enthusiasm to innovate the future of Zurich. Everybody is made to feel welcome, different opinions are valued, personal needs are respected, and opportunity is equal for all.

So make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported, Love what you do. Work for us.


Please note we are unable to progress your application if you don't meet our criteria listed above. Please ensure you have the right to reside and work in the UK before you apply as we are unable to provide sponsorship. You must have resided in the UK for a minimum of three consecutive years in order to apply.

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