Finance Apprentice

Finance Apprentice (Level 4 ACCA Pathway)

Location: Croydon/South London 100% Office-Based
Requirement: A-Levels (Grade C or above)

Are you looking for a Finance Apprentice role that offers a direct route to becoming a Chartered Accountant? At Cathay Investments, we are looking for a high-achieving A-Level leaver to join us as a Finance Apprentice. This isn't just a study placement; it is a vital operational role within a fast-paced investment group. While you work toward your professional qualifications, you will be the engine room of our daily finance functions.

The Role of the Finance Apprentice

As our Finance Apprentice, your primary focus is the mastery of junior bookkeeping and transactional finance. We believe the best accountants start by understanding the "ground truth" of a business.

• Ledger Management: Taking full ownership of the Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger.
• Cash & Banking: Processing daily cashbook entries and performing essential bank
  reconciliations.
• Accountant Support: Working as the right hand to our Management Accountant to assist
  with month-end accounts and VAT returns.
• Group Tracking: Monitoring intercompany transactions across our diverse portfolio of
  businesses.
• Office Integration: Acting as a key point of contact for head office enquiries and
  supporting the wider team to manage departmental workloads.

The Pathway: From Level 4 to Level 7

We are looking for a Finance Apprentice with long-term ambition. We provide the structure; you provide the work ethic.

• Level 4 Entry: You will begin your journey on the Level 4 Professional Accounting Technician apprenticeship (ACCA pathway).
• Level 7 Progression: For a Finance Apprentice who demonstrates exceptional performance and technical skill, we offer the potential to progress to the Level 7 Professional Accountant apprenticeship to achieve full ACCA Chartered status.
• Study Structure: You will receive 20% dedicated study time via block release with classroom-based learning in Central London.

Why Join Cathay as a Finance Apprentice?

• In-Office Mentoring: We operate 100% from our office. As a Finance Apprentice, this is your biggest advantage-you will learn through daily interaction with senior professionals, a level of mentorship you cannot get in a remote environment.
• Real-World Experience: You will see the inner workings of an investment group with interests in logistics, chemicals, and distribution.
• Professional Investment: We fund your qualifications and provide a clear, multi-year career roadmap.

Requirements

• A-Levels: Minimum of 3 A-Levels (Grade C or above) are essential for this Level 4 role.
• Proactive Mindset: We need a Finance Apprentice who uses their own initiative. When the ledgers are clear, you seek out the next task.
• Reliability: You take pride in being a dependable member of the team and a consistent presence in the office.

Apply to be our next Finance Apprentice

If you have the A-Levels and the drive to build a career in professional accounting, we want to hear from you.