Finance Graduate Apprentice

The Clyde Valley Group (CVG) is a thriving social business and registered charity recognised for innovative and partnership approaches to meeting community needs. Clyde Valley Housing Association (CVHA) is a Registered Social Landlord (RSL) partner is Lanarkshire and East Dunbartonshire. CVHA is the Group’s main operating company and has a track record of delivering housing management, scheme development and high-quality housing services for a diverse range of customers. Our Group continues to grow, and we now own over 4,700 homes and provide factored services to more than 3,000 owners. We are proud that people see us very much as a local and regional landlord and employer. We make a notable difference to lives and communities, including to help meeting housing needs.

As a Finance Graduate Apprentice you’ll gain hands on experience across core areas of finance whilst studying over 5 years towards a Master’s degree in Accountancy. You’ll combine both study and work-based learning building a strong foundation in financial reporting, management accounting, while gaining exposure to budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis within a live business environment. You’ll learn how to interpret financial data and ensure compliance with regulatory standards as well as build on your leadership skills and business acumen. As a graduate apprentice, you will be empowered to develop with a focus on helping Clyde Valley deliver on our organisational goals and objectives.

What will I learn?

During the study part of your apprenticeship, you’ll do a Master of Accountancy at Glasgow Caledonian University, which means at the end of your apprenticeship you'll be a fully qualified Chartered Accountant with ACCA membership. For more information on entry requirements you can see the qualifications/experience required below.

What qualifications or qualities are required?

To be eligible for this apprenticeship you must live in Scotland and meet SAAS funding eligibility criteria and you must be 16 or over.

You will need one of the following:

Scottish Highers: BBBBB, including Higher in Maths or Accountancy (135 UCAS tariff points)
Have attained an HNC or HND or equivalent in Accountancy or Finance related subject
Have 2 years demonstrable Finance or Accountancy experience with successful study at SCQF Level 7 or above
Have 4 years demonstrable Finance or Accountancy experience and successful study at SCQF Level 6 or above
An appropriate foundation or modern apprenticeship would be the equivalent of one Higher (Foundation) or 2 Highers (Modern)

Being proactive, taking initiative and be able to self-manage and prioritise a workload is a key part of this role, as this role will involve the discipline to earn while you learn and is a five year study commitment, alongside working at Clyde Valley Group.

To find out more about the role, full duties and responsibilities, you can access the recruitment pack HERE.

Guaranteed Interview:

As a Disability Confident Employer, we’ll interview all disabled candidates who meet all of the essential requirements for the post. If you tell us that you’re disabled, we’ll ensure that we make reasonable adjustments during each stage of the recruitment and selection process and if you join us, to where and how you work.

Closing Date: 9am on Thursday 14^th May 2026.

Interviews are expected to take place week beginning 25^th May 2026.

If you require any further assistance with your application please reach out to us at recruitment@cva.org.uk.