Accounting graduate scheme

We're proud of our record of turning talented graduates into successful accounting professionals. As a Zurich accounting graduate, you'll benefit from activities designed to develop career-enhancing skills.

What will I need to apply?

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.

You'll also need the following:

• A minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) predicted or recently achieved (within the last three years)
• 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
• 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)

What skills will I need?

You’ll need strong numeracy and analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, the ability to draw conclusions from the analysis of data and be able to communicate recommendations to stakeholders. You’ll also need to work well in a team and should be highly motivated and articulate, with the drive to succeed while completing your professional qualification.

What will I be doing?

You’ll have opportunities to work with other accounting graduates and colleagues to widen your network. Our accounting grad schemes are designed to give you hands-on experience and insights into all essential accounting roles, laying a strong foundation for your career development. You’ll work in a fast-paced environment, on tasks that include financial reporting, management accounting, business partnering, expense analysis and transformation projects. 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.

During the three-year programme, you’ll complete three one-year rotations across our accounting teams. Whichever team you’re in, you’ll get to learn from some of the most talented professionals in the business, who will encourage and guide you to be your best.

What else can I look forward to?

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

Where will I be based?

Our accounting teams are mainly in Whiteley and Swindon, so you’ll need to be flexible on location. You'll also need to travel to our London office during your time in the scheme. As some of our businesses require you to work at different sites, you’ll need to be flexible throughout the three years of the programme as we may require you to change location as part of your rotations. We also offer flexible working, which you can talk about with your manager.