Accounting Apprenticeship 2026 (Fareham)

Location: Fareham

Salary: £24,479

Qualification: Level 3 Assistant Accountant or Level 4 Professional Accounting

Start Date: September 2026

Closing date for applications: 8th March 2026

Insurance is so much more than you think!

Are you looking for a career that will excite, challenge and inspire you? If so, an apprenticeship could be the ideal role for you! You’ll find the perfect balance of real life, on the job experience, whilst having time to complete your studies, apply your knowledge and earn qualifications too. With plenty of support around you, including your buddy, you’ll have lots of opportunities to shape your career and to make a difference to our customers at a time when they need us the most.

This is a permanent role; your apprenticeship 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 help you grow. Working in insurance is so varied, you’ll find that there are so many different opportunities for you to explore. An apprenticeship is the perfect way to fast-track your career!

Your Opportunity

We are looking for an enthusiastic apprentice to join our UK Finance team who is curious, eager to learn, and ready to embrace challenges. This apprenticeship offers a unique chance to build a solid foundation in finance while gaining practical, real-world experience. You’ll learn core principles such as financial accounting, analysis and the role of finance in business strategy. Alongside technical skills, you’ll develop digital proficiency, problem-solving abilities and effective communication techniques. Within the role you’ll grow professionally, preparing for a successful career in finance.

We’ll give you plenty of support to be able to balance your study time alongside your role.

What can I look forward to?

Your role could involve:

Assisting with month and year-end financial processes and reporting
Delivering financial analysis to stakeholders
Utilising financial systems to ensure the accurate and timely delivery of financial information
Involvement in forecasting and planning activities to provide insight to the business on future outlooks
Collaborating with customers and stakeholders to deliver services that meet their needs, ensuring a positive outcome for all
Driving continuous improvement activity and participating in projects to enhance processes, systems, and service delivery

Alongside your role, you’ll complete either:

Level 3 Assistant Accountant including AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting
Level 4 Professional Accounting Technician Apprenticeship including a qualification from CIMA, ACCA or AAT in Accounting

The apprenticeship will take between 18 and 21 months. In addition to investing in your learning, we give you time to study as well as the opportunity to put what you learn into practice.

Your qualification is just the start of your career at Zurich. Once your apprenticeship is complete you will have plenty of opportunities to put your new skills into practice while continuing to develop and grow.

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:

£24,479 starting salary
28 days holiday plus an additional 3 volunteering days
Flexible bank holidays for religious/cultural events
Private medical cover
12% company pension contribution
Annual company bonus
Discounted gym membership
Discounted gadget insurance
Discounted technology offers

What you’ll need:

Due to government restrictions, you must have the permanent right to reside and work in the UK before you apply. Also, you must have resided in the UK for a minimum of three consecutive years at the time of application.
A minimum of five GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C/4 including Maths and English
Grade C or above in at least 3 A-levels including a numerical subject (Maths, Statistics, Physics, Economics and Accounting) for the Level 4 Apprenticeship
A professional attitude with a positive ‘can do’ approach to your work
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to build strong working relationships
Attention to detail and a curious nature

NB: Due to Apprenticeship funding rules, we can only accept applicants who haven’t completed a qualification in the same field at the same or higher level to the course you are applying for.

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 permanently 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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