Accounts and Business Services Apprentice (AAT/ACA)

MHA; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

MHA in Milton Keynes offers a four-year apprenticeship in Accountancy or Taxation professional (level 7), with structured study and real client work. You’ll train through hands-on assignments while studying towards AAT Levels 3 and 4, and ACA Level 7, with Kaplan Financial providing full support.

Successful completion can lead to a long-term career in Accounts and Business Advisory, with progression into management and specialist roles as you gain qualifications, client experience and broader

Qualifications

• Structured apprenticeship combining study and hands-on client work.
• Training towards Accountancy professional qualifications.
• Kaplan Financial provides full study support and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing accounts for a range of clients.
• Support corporation tax and compliance work.
• Engage with source documents and final accounts processes.
• Build relationships with clients and use accounting software.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem solving skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Logical

Creative

Initiative

Education

AAT Levels 3 and 4, ACA Level 7

Job description

You’ll work with a wide range of businesses, helping prepare accounts, supporting corporation tax and compliance work, and working with financial information from source documents through to final accounts. You’ll build relationships with clients, use accounting technology and, as your experience grows, gain exposure to management accounts and wider advisory work to help clients understand their finances and support future growth.

Training

You’ll train through a combination of structured study, hands‑on client work and support from experienced colleagues. You’ll build your skills by working on real accounts assignments while studying towards AAT Levels 3 and 4, followed by ACA Level 7. MHA provides full study support, including tuition, exam fees, study materials and dedicated study leave, alongside regular mentoring and practical on‑the‑job guidance.

What happens at the end

Successful completion of the apprenticeship can lead to a long-term career in Accounts and Business Advisory at MHA. As your qualifications, technical knowledge and client experience grow, you can progress into more senior roles, take on greater responsibility for client portfolios and advisory work, and continue developing towards management and specialist opportunities.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Creative
• Initiative

Key details

• Wage: Competitive
• Working week: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm. Our flexible working policy gives you greater choice over how you structure your day. With core hours of 10am–2pm, you can start earlier or finish later to suit your needs, alongside working from home up to two days a week.
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Duration: 4 Years
• Start date: 2027-09-02
• Closing date: 2027-01-11
• Apprenticeship standard: Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)
• Training provider: KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

About the employer

MHA is a leading UK accountancy and business advisory firm, ranked 11th among the UK’s top accountancy firms in 2026. As a member of Baker Tilly International, we combine strong local relationships with access to a global network. Our people-first culture focuses on learning, development and giving colleagues the support and opportunities to build rewarding long-term careers.