Accounting Apprenticeship
An exciting opportunity is available for an Apprentice to join Dentons’ Finance Team and be enrolled in an Accountancy Graduate Apprenticeship. Over the four-year programme, the successful applicant will work four days a week in Dentons’ Scottish offices and study one day per week towards their degree.
This apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to bridge academic learning with real-world application in a dynamic and specialised field.
By the end of the programme, participants will have earned a Masters degree in Accountancy, gained their Accountancy professional qualifications, and completed four years of practical, technical, and professional experience.
Key Facts
- Four-year programme
- Designed for school leavers
- Four days per week working
- One day per week studying towards the degree
- Starting salary: £23,000
- No university fees
Dentons is eager to retain Apprentices at the end of the programme in more senior Accounting roles to continue shaping the future of law. This could be the start of something big.
Who is Eligible?
This apprenticeship is designed for school leavers with a keen interest in innovation and finance—those who want to work in a fast-paced and forward-thinking environment. Strong problem-solving skills and a desire to learn and grow are essential. Applications are welcomed from candidates of all backgrounds, and individuals are encouraged to bring their unique experiences and ambitions.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Highers: BBBB (or equivalent)
- Higher in Maths or Accountancy
- No existing undergraduate degree
- Ready to start in August 2025
- Based in Glasgow
Applications
This opportunity is open to current Year 13 students or school leavers based in Scotland who are not planning to study a full-time degree in September 2025.
Applications for the 2025 Accounting Apprenticeships, starting in September 2025, open in April 2025.
To find out more and register interest, visit the Dentons website: https://challengers.dentons.com/uk-apprentices/the-programme/business-apprenticeships/
Application deadline: 4 May 2025
Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing
Inclusion and diversity is not just a core value at Dentons—it is an integral part of the firm’s strategy. Building a more inclusive and diverse law firm leads to better business outcomes for clients, communities, and the organisation as a whole.
Dentons believes in creating an environment where everyone can thrive, working hard to nurture a sense of inclusion that is empowering to individuals, teams, and the wider firm.
Examples of the firm’s inclusion strategy include a focus on allyship programmes, access initiatives, mentoring programmes, and a series of events and conversations focused on equity and inclusion.
Dentons’ Inclusion Networks play a significant role in fostering a sense of belonging and support for everyone at the firm. These groups include: GLOW (LGBTQ+), Fusion (Asian Professionals), BPN (Black Professionals), Inspire (Gender Equality), Accessibility (Disability), and our Parents and Carers network.