Accounting
Accounts Junior AAT/ACA (Apprenticeship)
MHA
Location
Preston
Salary
Competitive
Degree awarded
Level 7
Start date
1 September 2027
Application deadline
11 January 2027
Vacancy reference
2868
Minimum grades
112 UCAS points from top three subjects or equivalent
Disability Confident
✓ Yes
About the role
We're looking for talented individuals who bring initiative, creativity, and curiosity to the table. In return, you'll gain valuable hands-on experience, receive mentorship from some of the industry's best and earn recognised professional qualification. By the end of your Apprenticeship Programme, you'll be a well-rounded, commercially minded professional, ready to take on interesting and challenging responsibilities. At MHA, you will be surrounded by passionate professionals who are committed to making a difference. Your work in Accounts will go beyond the numbers, we believe in hands-on learning. You'll be doing real work on real projects, not just shadowing. While you'll receive mentorship and guidance, we prefer you to learn through extensive and practical on-the-job training. ABAS is about working closely with businesses to help them understand their finances, meet their accounting responsibilities and make informed decisions. You'll work with our clients across a range of industries, building relationships and gaining hands-on experience preparing accounts, supporting compliance requirements and using accounting technology. As you develop, you will also get involved in management accounts and wider advisory work, helping clients understand their numbers and support future growth.
Requirements
At least 112 UCAS points from your top three subjects (or equivalent)
Skills
Accounts preparationClient relationship managementCorporation tax computationsAccounting technologyProblem solvingCollaboration
Required qualifications
Essential
UCAS Points · Any · Grade 112 points
Essential
Professional Qualification · AAT Level 3
Essential
Professional Qualification · AAT Level 4
Essential
Professional Qualification · ACA Level 7
Training & development
Accounts preparation assignments, working closely with your mentor on a wide range of client accounts, working from source documents to final accounts, corporation tax computations, obtaining technical information on clients, studying towards Professional Qualification (AAT Level 3, 4 and ACA Level 7)
Company benefits
Agile working with core hours of 10am–2pm and option to work from home up to two days a week (full office attendance required for first six months). 30 days' holiday including bank holidays plus opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days (28 days on training contract). Full study support package including exams, tuition, study leave days and materials. Employee recognition awards including Performance Award bonus. Employee Assistance Programme with free 24-hour confidential support, unlimited counselling sessions and access to virtual doctors.
About MHA
MHA is ranked as number 11 in the UK's top accountancy firms and a proud member of Baker Tilly International, the world's 8th largest network. We combine global insight with strong local commitment. We hold the Investors in People Gold award, recognising our commitment to supporting, developing, and valuing every individual. We are a Disability Confident employer.