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Finance (Accounts Payable) Apprenticeship
Cory

Kick-start your career in Finance with Cory at our Riverside Energy from Waste site in Belvedere, South East London, combining hands-on experience and college learning to build in-demand skills and a rewarding future.

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Apprenticeship summary

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Process supplier invoices and support payments
  • Raise customer invoices and help manage incoming payments
  • Enter and maintain accurate financial data in company systems
  • Support accounts payable and receivable activities
  • Assist with checking figures and reconciling financial records
  • Help prepare basic reports and support month-end processes
  • Respond to finance queries and work with different teams
  • Gain an understanding of the wider finance functions and why they’re important to a business

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

The apprentice will complete the Level 2 Accounts/Finance Assistant apprenticeship with London South East College, working towards a nationally recognised qualification in accounting.

Training is delivered through a blended model, with one day per week spent in college (on campus or online) and the rest of the time working at Cory to gain practical, on-the-job experience.

Throughout the programme, the apprentice will build a portfolio of evidence and complete regular reviews to track progress and development.

As an apprentice, you will work towards the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting qualification.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

On completion of the apprenticeship, we anticipate that the apprentice will continue their learning with a Level 3 course. The successful candidate will continue to work within the Cory Finance function in the Accounts Payable team and will gain additional experience of the Finance functions in Cory.

Annual wage

£18,000 a year

Expected duration

1 Year 3 Months

Possible start date

01 Sep 2026

Date posted

20 May 2026

Reference number

2000032656

Positions

1 available

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working

Qualifications

GCSE English Language (Grade 4) Essential
GCSE Mathematics (Grade 4) Essential

About the employer

Cory is one of the UK’s leading resource management, recycling, and energy recovery companies. We use the River Thames as a green highway, saving around 100,000 truck movements a year – a vital way of getting traffic off the road and making London safer and less polluted. As a river-based business, we are proud to support the growth of the Thames economy and the wider inland waterways sector.

Employer

Cory
www.corygroup.co.uk

Address

Cory Riverside Energy from Waste Facility
Norman Road
Belvedere
DA17 6JY
51.50272
0.15657