Accounting
Accounts Junior AAT/ACA (Apprenticeship)
MHA
Location
Maidstone, Kent
Postcode
Maidstone
Salary
Competitive
Degree awarded
Level 7
Start date
1 September 2027
Application deadline
11 January 2027
Vacancy reference
2964
Minimum grades
112 UCAS points from top three subjects (or equivalent)
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. Accounts 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.
Requirements
Achieved or predicted at least 112 UCAS points from your top three subjects (or equivalent). Comfortable in an evolving environment and enjoys solving a variety of challenges. Enjoys working with numbers, understanding how businesses operate and solving real client challenges.
Working week
Core hours 10am-2pm with flexibility to start earlier or finish later. Option to work from home up to two days a week after first six months of full office attendance for trainees.
Skills
Accounts preparationClient relationship managementFinancial analysisAccounting technologyCorporation tax computationsManagement accountsAdvisory support
Required qualifications
Essential
UCAS points · Any · Grade 112 points from top three subjects
Essential
Professional Qualification · AAT Level 3
Essential
Professional Qualification · AAT Level 4
Essential
Professional Qualification · ACA Level 7
Training & development
Hands-on learning through extensive on-the-job training. Learning the fundamentals including accounts preparation assignments, working closely with 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). 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. Fully qualified and fully prepared to drive your own career forward.
Company benefits
Agile working with core hours 10am-2pm, option to work from home up to two days a week (full office attendance 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. Employee Assistance Programme: free, confidential 24-hour support service including unlimited counselling sessions and access to virtual doctors for you and your family. Investors in People Gold award holder.
About MHA
MHA ranked as number 11 in the UK's top accountancy firms in 2026 and a proud member of Baker Tilly International, the world's 8th largest network. Combines global insight with strong local commitment. People-centred approach with commitment to continuous learning, growth, and creating an environment where everyone can thrive and be themselves. Investors in People Gold award holder.