Audit Junior Aat/aca (level 3 Apprenticeship) - Lancaster
MHA · North West · LA1 3SW
About the role
Audit Junior Apprenticeship: Dive into Real-World Business Impact! 🚀
Are you driven by curiosity and ready to make your mark? ✨ We're on the hunt for sharp minds who bring initiative and creativity to the table. In return, you'll score invaluable hands-on experience, get mentored by industry pros, and earn a recognized professional qualification. By the end of this Apprenticeship Programme, you'll be a commercially savvy professional, ready to tackle exciting challenges and own your career journey. 🌟
Entry Requirements:
- At least 112 UCAS points from your top three subjects (or equivalent).
Beyond the Numbers: Your Audit Adventure Awaits! 💼
We're seeking an Audit Junior who thrives in dynamic environments and loves solving a variety of challenges that lead to meaningful results. At MHA, you'll be surrounded by passionate professionals dedicated to making a difference. Your work in Audit goes way beyond crunching numbers; it's about hands-on learning. You'll be working on real projects from day one, not just observing. We're all about practical, on-the-job training with plenty of guidance and mentorship.
Audit is a diverse, client-facing career that opens doors to working with a wide range of organizations and truly understanding how businesses tick. You'll split your time between MHA offices and various client sites. This means being comfortable in different settings, meeting new people, and representing MHA with professionalism. 🤝 A car can be beneficial for reaching some client locations that might be tricky via public transport.
From the get-go, you'll build client relationships, ask probing questions, and gather the insights needed to fuel your work, all while collaborating with your audit team. You'll develop a deep understanding of financial information and business processes, conduct testing and analysis, and use your sharp curiosity and professional judgment to explore anything that sparks your interest. 🤔
If you're someone who enjoys meeting new people, asking "why?", understanding business operations, and relishes the variety of working with different clients and locations, Audit could be your perfect fit!
As an Audit Junior, you'll experience the power of teamwork on real projects, forging lasting connections. You'll start by mastering the fundamentals:
- Contributing to audit and accounts preparation assignments with your team.
- Collaborating closely with your mentor on audit planning.
- Conducting analytical reviews.
- Drafting client communications.
- Preparing accounts and producing financial statements.
- Studying towards Professional Qualifications (AAT Level 3, 4 and ACA Level 7).
Rewards That Truly Matter! 🎉
You're more than just a number to us; you're an individual with unique skills and ambitions. Our benefits are designed to boost your wellbeing, fuel your professional growth, and celebrate your contributions.
- Agile Working: Our flexible policy gives you control over your day. With core hours from 10 am–2 pm, you can adjust your start and finish times to fit your life, plus enjoy up to two days of remote work per week. Trainees will have full office attendance for the first six months to ensure a strong foundation, with increased flexibility afterwards. 🏠
- Generous Holiday: 30 days of holiday, including bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days (28 days for training contracts, with the option to buy 5 days). 🏖️
- Full Study Support: We've got your back with exams, tuition, study leave, and all the necessary materials. 📚
- Employee Recognition: Get rewarded for your hard work with performance bonuses and other recognition initiatives. 🏆
- Employee Assistance Programme: Access a free, confidential 24-hour support service, including unlimited counselling and virtual doctor access for you and your family. 💖
- And much more!
What Makes Us Shine? ✨
At MHA, people are our priority – our colleagues, clients, and communities. We ranked 11th among the UK's top accountancy firms in 2026 and are a proud member of Baker Tilly International, the world's 8th largest network, blending global expertise with a strong local commitment.
Our people-first approach is our superpower. You'll be welcomed into a collaborative, purpose-driven team. We're committed to continuous learning, growth, and creating an environment where everyone can thrive and be their authentic selves. 🌱 We proudly hold the Investors in People Gold award, recognizing our dedication to supporting, developing, and valuing every individual.
Ready to Apply? 👇
Application Deadline: 11 January 2027 (Applications will be reviewed after this date.)
Apply now and become part of a team that celebrates diversity, champions innovation, and puts your success first! At MHA, we believe diversity, inclusion, and belonging lead to better decisions, stronger performance, and a workplace where everyone feels included and can flourish. We warmly welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences.
Disability Confident: We are a Disability Confident employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this role, we will advance you to the next stage. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, and we'll be happy to assist.
How to Apply: Click the apply button to submit your application and discover more. Heads up: applications may close earlier than the deadline, so don't delay! ⏳
Key responsibilities
- Working on audit and accounts preparation assignments with your team
- Working closely with your mentor on audit planning memorandum
- Drafting client letters
- Preparing accounts and producing sets of financial statements
- Studying towards Professional Qualification