Accounting
Accounts Junior AAT/ACA (Apprenticeship)
MHA
Location
Kendal
Salary
Competitive
Positions available
1
Degree awarded
Level 7
Start date
1 September 2027
Application deadline
11 January 2027
Vacancy reference
2871
Minimum grades
At least 112 UCAS points from top three subjects (or equivalent)
About the role
Join MHA as an Accounts Junior in Kendal. You'll gain valuable hands-on experience preparing accounts, supporting compliance requirements, and using accounting technology. Work with diverse teams on real projects across a range of industries. As you develop, you'll get involved in management accounts and wider advisory work. You'll be doing real work on real projects, not just shadowing, with extensive practical on-the-job training and mentorship from industry professionals.
Requirements
At least 112 UCAS points from your top three subjects (or equivalent). Comfortable in an evolving environment and enjoy solving a variety of challenges. Interested in working with numbers, understanding how businesses operate, and solving real client challenges.
Skills
Accounts preparationClient relationship buildingTax computationsAccounting technologyFinancial analysisCompliance support
Required qualifications
Essential
UCAS Points · Any · Grade 112 points from top three subjects
Essential
Professional Qualification · AAT Level 3 and 4 · Grade N/A
Essential
Professional Qualification · ACA Level 7 · Grade N/A
Training & development
Accounts preparation assignments, working closely with mentor on 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). Full study support package including exams, tuition, study leave days and materials.
Future prospects
By the end of your Apprenticeship Programme, you'll be a well-rounded, commercially minded professional, ready to take on interesting and challenging responsibilities. You'll be fully qualified and fully prepared to drive your own career forward.
Company benefits
Agile working with core hours 10am-2pm and option to work from home up to two days a week (full office attendance required for first six months for trainees). 30 days' holiday including bank holidays, plus opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days (28 days on training contract with opportunity to buy 5 days). Full study support package including exams, tuition, study leave days and materials. Employee recognition awards including Performance Award bonus and recognition initiatives. Employee Assistance Programme: free, confidential 24-hour support service with unlimited counselling sessions and access to virtual doctors for you and your family.
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. They combine global insight with strong local commitment and are proud holders of the Investors in People Gold award. They work closely with businesses to help them understand their finances, meet accounting responsibilities, and make informed decisions.