Accounts and Business Services Apprentice (AAT/ACA) - MHA

Icanbea; Colchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full study support package

Employee recognition awards

Performance Award bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

24‑hour confidential support

Job summary

MHA is offering an Accounts Junior Apprentice role to work with diverse businesses, preparing accounts and supporting tax and compliance work while studying towards AAT Levels 3 and 4 and ACA Level 7.

You will train with Kaplan Financial Limited, receive full study support including tuition and exam fees, and benefit from mentoring and practical on-the-job guidance as you progress in your accounting career.

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong logical reasoning and attention to detail.
• Creative mindset with proactive approach to tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing accounts for a range of clients and support tax/compliance work.
• Work with financial information from source documents through to final accounts.
• Build relationships with clients and use accounting software as experience grows.

Skills

Analytical skills

Logical

Creative

Initiative

Job description

Accounts and Business Services Apprentice (AAT/ACA) - MHA

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About

13th October 2026

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.

Join MHA as an Accounts Junior Apprentice, working with businesses across a range of industries to prepare accounts, support tax and compliance work and build your understanding of how businesses operate. You’ll gain hands‑on experience while studying towards AAT Levels 3 and 4 and ACA Level 7 qualifications.

What you'll do at workYou’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 to be provided

Training providerKAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

Training courseAccountancy or taxation professional (level 7)

Training scheduleYou’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.

EntryRequirements

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills required

• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Creative
• Initiative

Company benefits

• Full study support package:including exams, tuition, study leave days and materials
• Employee recognition awards
• Performance Award bonusand other recognition initiatives
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A free, confidential 24‑hour support service, including unlimited counselling sessions and access to virtual doctors for you and your family.

Future Prospects

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.

Closing Date

The closing date for this job offer is on 11/01/2027