Appventure

Learn to build

The CA(SA) Developer Programme

A programme for newly qualified chartered accountants, and those eligible to register as a CA(SA), who want to build the software, not wait for it. You learn to design, build and ship real technology on the work our clients actually run.

Applications are open all year.

The programme

Two Skill Sets. One Career.

The CA(SA) Developer Programme is how we grow the people this firm is made of. You work alongside qualified CA(SA) developers, on the finance software our clients run on, and you come out of it with two things the market almost never sees in one person: the discipline of a chartered accountant and the craft of a developer. Each new employee undergoes a rigorous four-month developer upskilling period to ensure they can deliver at the highest calibre.

  • Developer Craft

    Write real code from day one

    • Build the products and finance tools our clients use every day
    • Mentorship from CA(SA) developers, on the work itself
    • No prior programming experience required - we teach the craft
  • Finance Team Exposure

    See how CFO offices really run

    • We build tools for finance teams, and you work inside those projects
    • Month-end, reporting, controls and consolidation, from the inside
    • Financial management exposure grounded in real businesses
  • AI and the Agent Workforce

    Frontier models, frontier approaches

    • We work at the forefront of AI: frontier models and frontier approaches, on every engagement
    • You learn to do the same, running the agent workforce we build with
    • Building each output together with the agents

At a glance

Programme at a Glance

Build a second, in-demand skill set alongside the one you trained for.

  • Real client projects from your first month, alongside CA(SA) developers
  • Financial management exposure by building and implementing tools for finance teams
  • Modern software engineering - web apps, automation, data and AI tooling
  • An agent workforce you learn to work with on every engagement
  • A rare professional profile: CA(SA) + software developer

Apply

Apply to the Programme

Applications are open all year. We read each one as it arrives, and reply by email.

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References or past projects: PDF, Word or images. Everything you attach, your CV included, up to 4 MB.

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Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about the CA(SA) Developer Programme.

  • Who can apply?

    Newly qualified chartered accountants, and those eligible to register as a CA(SA).

  • Do I need programming experience to apply?

    No. We look for aptitude, curiosity and a genuine interest in technology - not an existing portfolio. You will learn the development side from first principles, mentored by qualified CA(SA) developers.

  • When can I apply?

    At any time. Applications are open all year, and we read each one as it arrives.

  • What does a week look like?

    Client work from the start: you sit inside a finance team's project with a CA(SA) developer, build part of it, and review somebody else's. Alongside it, structured time on the craft: the languages, the platforms and the agent workforce we build with.

  • What will I actually build?

    Tools for finance teams and Appventure's own products - process monitoring, workflow orchestration, reporting and integrations. You will work on software that real finance teams use every day, which is also how you gain your financial management exposure.

  • What do I need to submit with my application?

    The form on this page and your CV. If you have references or past projects that show your work, attach them too. If we need anything further, we will ask you by email.

Talk to us

Questions about the programme?

Reach out to us directly - we are happy to talk it through.