Accounts Junior Aat/aca (level 3 Apprenticeship) - Lancaster
MHA · North West · LA1 3SW
About the role
Are you ready to kickstart an amazing career and make a real impact? ✨ MHA is looking for bright, ambitious minds to join our Apprenticeship Programme as an Accounts Junior! If you're bursting with initiative, creativity, and a thirst for knowledge, this is your chance to go beyond the basics and truly excel.
What You'll Get:
- Hands-On Experience: Dive straight into real projects and client work from day one. No just watching, you'll be doing! 🚀
- Industry Mentorship: Learn from the best in the business who are dedicated to helping you shine. 🌟
- Professional Qualification: Earn a recognised qualification (AAT Level 3, 4 and ACA Level 7) while you earn. 🎓
- Career Launchpad: By the end, you’ll be a fully qualified, commercially sharp professional ready to tackle exciting challenges and drive your own career forward. 🚀
Your Role:
As an Accounts Junior, you'll be a crucial part of helping businesses understand their finances and grow. You'll work with clients across various industries, building relationships and gaining practical experience in:
- Preparing accounts 📊
- Supporting compliance ⚖️
- Using cutting-edge accounting tech 💻
- And as you grow, even contributing to management accounts and advisory work! 💡
You’ll learn the fundamentals like:
- Accounts preparation assignments
- Working closely with your mentor on diverse client accounts
- Transforming source documents into final accounts
- Corporation tax computations
- Gathering key client information
Who We're Looking For:
We need individuals who are comfortable in a dynamic environment and love solving problems that lead to meaningful results. If you're passionate about numbers, understanding how businesses tick, and making a real difference for clients, you'll fit right in!
Entry Requirements:
- At least 112 UCAS points from your top three subjects (or equivalent).
Rewards That Resonate:
We believe in looking after our people. You'll benefit from:
- Agile Working: Flexible hours and the option to work from home up to two days a week after your initial onboarding period. 🏡
- Generous Holiday: 30 days' holiday (including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell days. 🏖️
- Full Study Support: We've got you covered with exams, tuition, study leave, and materials. 📚
- Employee Recognition: Performance bonuses and other awards to celebrate your achievements. 🎉
- Wellbeing Support: A confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with unlimited counselling and virtual doctor access. ❤️
- And much more!
What Sets Us Apart:
At MHA, people come first! We're a top UK accountancy firm with a global reach through Baker Tilly International, but we maintain a strong local commitment. We pride ourselves on a people-centred approach, fostering a collaborative, purpose-led team environment where everyone can thrive and be themselves. We're proud to be Investors in People Gold accredited! 🏆
Application Deadline: 11 January 2027. Applications will be reviewed after this date.
Ready to Elevate Your Career? Apply Now!
We celebrate diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident employer and committed to providing reasonable adjustments.
Apply today and become part of a team that champions innovation and prioritises your success! ✨
Key responsibilities
- Complete accounts preparation assignments
- Work from source documents to final accounts
- Perform corporation tax computations
- Obtain technical information on clients, where appropriate
- Study towards Professional Qualification (AAT Level 3, 4 and ACA Level 7)