Fund Financial Reporting Apprentice

Summary

Are you looking to build a long-term career in Accountancy? Then look no further! Start your career today with an AAT level 3 apprenticeship with Man Group and Kaplan. You will be gaining valuable workplace experience whilst working towards the aat qualification.

Wage

£27,100 a year

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Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday. Exact Shifts TBC.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 8 September 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

The role sits within the London based Fund Financial Reporting (FFR) Team which oversees the Fund Financial Reporting and Audit obligations across Man Group’s circa 300 fund entities
The successful individual will be responsible for supporting the team in all aspects of this work which is focused on the delivery of accurate, audited and board approved financial statement
Working with skilled professionals in a small team, the apprentice will have strong opportunities for on the job learning across all the team’s core activities

Job Duties:

Support the administrative function of the FFR team including eg: the production of reporting & audit timetables, tracking of financial statement production against those timetables
Monitoring the status of issues & queries arising escalating to experienced team members and management as required.

Where you'll work

Riverbank House, 2 Swan Lane
London
UK
EC4R 3AD

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

Your training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.
Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.
Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

Your training plan

Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Level 3 - AAT This Level 3 programme builds on the foundations for entry level talent to support growth within an Accountancy and Finance function
Employees on this apprenticeship will ensure an Accountancy and Finance practice performs in the most effective way
It includes the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and provides the opportunity for them to support the business with essential skills and behaviours to drive results
You will learn how to prepare financial statements for Sole Traders and Partnerships, the importance of management accounting information, and how to prepare VAT returns
You’ll develop the technical skills to start, or progress, your career in accountancy and this will allow you to continue with your studies onto Level 4

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths (grade 9/A* - 4/C)
English (grade 9/A* - 4/C)

A Level or equivalent in:

Maths (grade A-C)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills

Other requirements

Benefits include: 5-weeks paid holiday per year plus all bank holidays, increasing according to service. Man Group does offer a pension scheme. Man Group offers various benefits including life insurance, travel insurance, free eye tests. Public transport links nearby. Please note this role is hybrid minimum 3 days in office, 2 days from home.

About this company

Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings.

After this apprenticeship

Progressing to L4 AAT

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