Finance apprenticeship: Riverside Energy from Waste
Level 2 - Accounts/Finance Assistant Location: Belvedere - Duration: 15 to 18 months - Starting salary: £18,000
About the apprenticeship
You will study towards a Level 2 apprenticeship, delivered by our training provider, London South East Colleges (LSEC), following the Level 2 Accounts/Finance Assistant standard. The duration of the apprenticeship is typically 15 months.
You'll work as part of the Finance team based at our Riverside Energy from Waste facility in Belvedere, south-east London, supporting the team with the Accounts Payable functions while gaining valuable experience and an understanding of the wider Finance operation across Cory.
You'll also get the opportunity from time to time to visit different Cory sites as part of your role, so you need to be flexible to travel - all of our sites can be reached easily by train/public transport, but being able to drive would be a plus.
The Level 2 apprenticeship is just the starting point in your career. While there's no guarantee of a permanent role with Cory after the apprenticeship, there is the possibility to go on to study a Level 3 and beyond if you do well and demonstrate the right behaviours.
The Apprenticeship Journey
Here's what to expect while you're on the programme.
The Apprenticeship
The apprenticeship is delivered by London South East College at their Bexleyheath campus. You'll go there one day a week for classroom learning.
While you're on the programme, you'll be assessed every 6 to 8 weeks and have a formal progress review every 8 to 10 weeks with your tutor and managers in Cory. It's a great way to make sure you're on track for success.
You'll earn a great starting salary of £18,000 in the first year.
You'll study towards and achieve the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting.
After the apprenticeship
You'll be able to apply for professional membership aligned with your apprenticeship:
- IAB Associate Level Membership - ICB Associate Level Membership
There's no guarantee of a permanent position with Cory after your apprenticeship, but if you show the right attitudes to learning and progress well then we hope to make you permanent when you complete your apprenticeship if a position is available. We would hope you would continue your studies with Level 3 apprenticeships and beyond.
Meet the Apprentices
Don't just take our word for it.
Here's what our apprentices love about working for Cory.
I went to university and got my degree but couldn't get a job afterwards. I've learnt more practical skills on my apprenticeship than I did in three years of university study.
Because I had a degree when I started, I have been able to study for a Masters in my third and fourth year with the University of Greenwich, fully funded by Cory.
PaviMechanical Engineering Apprentice (2022 intake)
It's a great opportunity that opens many doors for you. You meet people that help you and guide you along the right path for success.
It's the best decision I have made for my career.
GeorgeOperations Apprentice (2021 intake)
Salary and package
An apprenticeship is a great alternative to studying at university. You'll be paid a competitive salary from your first day with the company, which we review each year.
Starting Salary: £18,000
A competitive benefits package including company pension
Entry Criteria
You must have the following qualifications, or expect to obtain these qualifications:
Mathematics - GCSE Grade 4 or higher
English Language - GCSE Grade 4 or higher
Please note if you sat your exams outside of the UK, you would need to provide a Statement of Comparability for Eligibility reasons when you attend the assessment centre. More information is available here. It is important to note that this is an entry-level apprenticeship position with strict academic entry requirements. If you hold a Bachelors or Masters degree then unfortunately, we will be unable to consider your application.
Other information
This apprenticeship will begin in late August 2026, subject to LSEC term dates.
You must be able to travel to work and the college in Bexleyheath, and it may help if you had a car and full driving licence (but this is not essential).
