Accounts Junior Aat/aca (level 3 Apprenticeship) - Preston - January 2027
MHA · North West · PR1 3HP
About the role
Accounts Junior Apprenticeship 🚀
Are you ready to kickstart your career in finance? MHA is looking for ambitious and curious individuals to join our dynamic Accounts team! If you're a problem-solver with a passion for numbers and a drive to make a real impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you. ✨
What You'll Do:
- Dive headfirst into real client projects – no boring shadowing here! 🧑💻
- Master the art of accounts preparation, from raw data to final reports. 📊
- Work hand-in-hand with your mentor on a diverse range of client accounts. 🤝
- Get involved in corporation tax computations and gathering essential client information. 🧠
- Support compliance requirements and explore the latest accounting technology. 💻
- As you grow, you'll assist with management accounts and contribute to exciting advisory work, helping businesses thrive. 📈
- Study towards recognised professional qualifications (AAT Level 3, 4 and ACA Level 7) with full support! 🎓
What You'll Gain:
- Invaluable hands-on experience in a supportive and collaborative environment. 💪
- Mentorship from industry experts who are invested in your success. 🌟
- A recognized professional qualification that sets you up for a brilliant future. 💯
- Become a well-rounded, commercially minded professional ready for exciting challenges. 🚀
- The skills and confidence to drive your own career forward. 🚗
What We're Looking For:
- Initiative, creativity, and a burning curiosity. 🔥
- Comfort in a fast-paced, evolving environment. ⚡
- A knack for solving a variety of challenges. 🧩
- Passion for understanding how businesses operate and helping clients succeed. 💡
Entry Requirements:
- At least 112 UCAS points from your top three subjects (or equivalent). 📚
Rewards That Resonate:
- Agile Working: Flexibility to structure your day with core hours and up to two days WFH per week (full office attendance for the first six months for training). 🏠
- Generous Holiday: 30 days' holiday (including bank holidays), with options to buy or sell days. 🌴
- Full Study Support: We've got your exams, tuition, study leave, and materials covered! 💯
- Employee Recognition: Performance bonuses and other awards to celebrate your contributions. 🎉
- Employee Assistance Programme: Confidential 24/7 support, including unlimited counselling and virtual doctor access for you and your family. ❤️
- And much more! 🎁
Why MHA?
We're a top UK accountancy firm, part of the global Baker Tilly International network, and we put our people first – colleagues, clients, and communities. We're committed to continuous learning, growth, and creating an inclusive environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We're proud to hold the Investors in People Gold award. 🏆
Ready to Elevate Your Career?
Apply now and join a team that celebrates diversity, champions innovation, and prioritizes your success! We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident employer and are happy to make reasonable adjustments to support you. 🌈
Apply early! Applications may close before the deadline. ⏳
Key responsibilities
- 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, where appropriate