Fund Accounting Administration Apprentice Review

My apprenticeship involves me rotating around four different teams. I get to learn a wide range of areas including income, reconciliations, corporate actions and transaction processing. My daily tasks typically involve me liaising with custodians, problem solving and dealing with a number of financial products. As well as this, I also get time to study for my exams.

I have learnt a wide variety of new skills. For example, how to manage my time effectively with work and study, how to process a number of financial products and how to liaise with custodians in a professional manner. I have developed my confidence as it I have learnt it is so important to raise queries and not be afraid to ask for any help.

I thoroughly enjoy the programme I am on. This is because I am given 20% off the job learning. This enables me to have time to study on top of my work load and also allows me to go to events where I can develop my skills, such as public speaking.

My apprenticeship programme is very organised. I have an apprentice coach who I have regular meetings with and this helps me with my studying and course work. Also, my managers are very considerate when I need to study and let me take the 20% off the job I need. I also have a HR representative who I can go to with any apprentice queries.

I receive a lot of support from my employer. As I rotate around teams, I do have two managers but they are both very supportive with my work and my studying. I have regular 1-2-1s with my manager which gives me a change to raise any questions I may have.

My training provider provides a lot of support. We have regular meetings regarding the apprenticeship. They help me with course work material and how to study. Also, they ensure we are getting the 20% off the job and that we are content with our daily jobs. They help a lot.

It helps me to perform better because it is someone you can talk to outside the company who is also very willing to help you and wants you to succeed. Also, the qualification includes a lot of what I do in my day to day job, which helps me to understand my job more.

There are a few extra-curricular activities. As an apprentice we are entitled to go to professional networking events and training sessions which will benefit us as individuals. Also, M&G have football teams and sponsored runs which the employees can take part in. Their are also ski trips which is run specifically for apprentices.

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There are a huge number of apprentices at M&G. It helps to know that there are so many people in the same position as you. Also, having 20% off the job is really beneficial for your studying. It takes the stress off you having to study at home and makes the job more tailored to your needs.

Be confident in yourself. The application process has many stages but the key is to stay motivated for each one. In your final interview it is key to show your commitment to the job and show you are able to cope with the exams as well as your day to day work