Finance Apprentice
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Company: Cathay Investments Ltd
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Location: Croydon, CR0 2ZD
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £16,000.00 per year
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Sector: Legal, finance and accounting
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Ref: NAS-2000022862
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Application Deadline Date: 02/05/2026
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Start Date: 04/05/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm, with an hour unpaid break for lunch. This includes 20% time provided per week to attend any classroom lessons (if required) and/or study leave. We're fully office based in Croydon.
Brief Description
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.
Training to be Provided
Minimum of 3 A-Levels (Grade C or above) are essential for this Level 4 role.
- 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
Future Prospects
- There is the possibility for the right candidate to convert to a full-time position in the finance team
Vacancy Detail
Your core responsibilities as a Finance Apprentice will include:
- 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
Other Information
We're fully office based with no remote working.