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Audit Junior (Industrial Placement) - Kendal -September 2025

Employer
mha
Location
Kendal, Cumbria (GB)
Closing date
29 Dec 2024
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Sector
Accounting - practice
Salary band
Competitive
Contract type
Placement years
Hours
Full Time
Where will they be working
Hybrid - mostly office

Job Details

This opportunity is aimed at undergraduates taking a 'sandwich degree', seeking practical work experience before committing to enter the profession.  We offer the chance to fully understand working life and the unique culture we have at MHA.  This is a paid internship lasting for 12 months, where you will embark on a transformative journey where your skills will flourish, and your aspirations will be nurtured. 

 

Why MHA? 

We’re passionate about people and committed to leading with ambition. Our placement scheme is designed for you to put your academic knowledge into practice and become a crucial asset for our clients. Imagine being the go-to person who makes a real impact from day one! 

At MHA we are ranked among the UK’s top 15 accountancy firms. We work a diverse range of sectors including fashion, leisure, hospitality, renewable energy, gaming, and motorsports. This exposure will provide you with a broad perspective and varied experiences that will enrich your professional journey.  

With a track record of winning prestigious awards, we’re an exciting firm to join, offering you a front-row seat to impactful work and professional growth. 

 

What you will enjoy at MHA 

  • A Competitive Salary and Benefits: Enjoy a placement salary package that values your contribution from the start. 

  • Hybrid Working: Benefit from flexible working hours and the option to work from home. 

  • Hands-On Experience: Dive into practical, on-the-job training and build valuable client relationships early on. 

  • A Supportive Network: Join a vibrant, social community where mentors and peers are dedicated to your success and personal development.  

 

Working for an Award-Winning Firm 

We’re thrilled to have been recognised with top accolades, including Best Advisory Services at the Business Resilience Awards and multiple titles at the British Accountancy Awards, such as National Firm of the Year and Graduate Programme of the Year. We’ve also earned the prestigious GOLD award for Investors in People, highlighting our commitment to putting people first. 

 

Your Impact and Responsibilities 

As an Audit Junior, you’ll experience the power of collaboration as you work with diverse teams on real projects, building lasting connections with colleagues and start off by learning the fundamentals, including: 

 

  • Working on audit and accounts preparation assignments with your team 

  • Preparing financial statements and accounts 

  • Performing analytical reviews and drafting client correspondence 

  • Collaborating closely with your mentor on audit planning and client accounts 

 

We’re dedicated to ensuring you receive the experience, personal development, and training needed to make your placement both stimulating and rewarding. We’ll carefully balance your hands-on experience with training to support your journey. 

You’ll be paired with mentors and tutors who will guide and support you every step of the way, ensuring your progress and development stay on track. 

 

What We’re Looking For: 

While a background in finance is not required, we do seek placement students with at least 112 UCAS Points (or equivalent) and who are on track to achieve a 2:1 degree. A passion for accountancy and a drive to excel are what truly matter. 

 

Make 2025 your year 

Apply now for our 2025 Placement Scheme at MHA and step into a role where your career will thrive, your skills will be tested, and your potential will be realised. We can’t wait to see what you’ll bring to our team! 

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Company

Global, forward-thinking and dynamic, we’re a top 13 independent accountancy firm that’s been around since 1880. Our expertise across sectors ranges from agriculture to healthcare, manufacturing to media, leisure to education and more!

 

We have offices in London, the South East, East Anglia and the Midlands, but extended our reach in the UK by establishing MHA in 2010, an association of like-minded independent UK accountancy firms. Our membership of Baker Tilly International gives us a global profile and creates overseas secondment opportunities, currently in locations that include New York, Hong Kong and Australia.

 

We offer school leaver and graduate programmes to study towards your respective qualifications. As a trainee at MHA, you will work with a variety of clients across many industry sectors, being close to the decision-makers in those businesses from the get-go. Much of your time may be spent with clients, and so you’ll have a real opportunity to understand and live the culture of their business and their challenges.

Company info
Website
Telephone
02074294100
Location
2 London Wall Place
London
Greater London
EC2Y 5AU
GB

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