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Audit Junior ACA (Graduate Scheme) - Preston - September 2025

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

Job Details

Are you a dynamic and ambitious graduate ready to step into the world of accountancy and audit? Or maybe you’re in your final year, gearing up for the next chapter after graduation. At MHA, we’re not just offering you a job; we’re inviting you to 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 audit graduate 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 graduate salary package that values your contribution from the start. 

  • Hybrid Working: Benefit from flexible working hours and the option to work from home, allowing you to manage your work and study effectively. 

  • Full Study Support: Gain a globally recognised ICAEW qualification with comprehensive support from award-winning training providers, Kaplan or First Intuition. 

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

  • Career Growth: We are globally united through Baker Tilly International, providing you with access to both our national and an extensive global network. There are opportunities for secondments, and you will gain experience with a diverse range of clients, from pioneering entrepreneurs to international business groups. 

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

  • Your career path is yours to shape: Many of our Partners, Directors, and Managers started their journey with us through our apprenticeship programme and have become inspiring leaders at MHA. The opportunities are endless, and you have the freedom to shape your career path in any direction you choose. 

 

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 

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

  • Performing analytical reviews and drafting client correspondence 

  • Preparing financial statements and accounts 

  • Studying towards your Professional Qualification (ACA Level 7) 

 

 

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

 

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 graduates with at least 112 UCAS Points (or equivalent) and a 2:1 degree, or those who are AAT qualified with a minimum of 112 UCAS points. A passion for accountancy and a drive to excel are what truly matter. 

 

 

Make 2025 your year 

 

Apply now for our 2025 Graduate 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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