Accounts Junior AAT/ACA (Apprenticeship) - Colchester - September 2027

targetjobs UK; Colchester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile working

30 days holiday

Full study support

Employee recognition awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Lots more!

Job summary

MHA in the UK is seeking an Accounts Junior apprentice to gain hands-on experience across year-end accounts, tax computations, and client liaison.

You’ll work with mentors on a range of client accounts, learn the fundamentals from source documents to final accounts, and study towards qualifications such as AAT and ACA.

The programme combines practical training, flexible working, and full study support to help you build a career in accountancy.

Qualifications

• Achieved or predicted at least 112 UCAS points from your top three subjects.
• Interest in accountancy and ability to learn quickly.

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.
• Studying towards Professional Qualification (AAT Level 3, 4 and ACA Level 7)

Skills

Initiative

Creativity

Curiosity

Education

UCAS points requirement

Job description

Entry requirements:Achieved or predicted atleast 112 UCAS points fromyour topthree subjects (or equivalent)

We'relooking for talented individuals who bring initiative, creativity, and curiosity to the table. In return,you'llgain valuable hands-on experience, receive mentorship from some of the industry's best and earn recognised professional qualification.

By the endofyourApprenticeshipProgramme,you’llbe a well-rounded, commercially minded professional, ready to take on interesting and challenging responsibilities. Youwon’tjust be fully qualified -you’llbe fully prepared to drive your own career forward.

What Sets Us Apart

At MHA, people come first, our colleagues, our clients, and the communities we support.In 2026, we ranked as number 11 in the UK’stop accountancy firms and a proud member of Baker Tilly International, the world’s 8th largest network, we combine global insight with a strong local commitment.

Ourpeople‑centredapproach is what truly makes us different. You will be welcomed as a valued member of a collaborative,purpose‑ledteam. We are committed to continuous learning, growth, and creating an environment where everyone can thriveand be themselves.

We are proud to hold the Investors in People Gold award, recognising our commitment to supporting, developing, and valuing every individual.

Here,You’llGo Beyond Numbers

We are looking for anAccounts Juniorto join us who is comfortable in an evolving environment and enjoys solving a variety of challenges that contribute to meaningful outcomes.

At MHA, you will be surrounded by passionate professionals who are committed to making a difference. Your work inAccountswill go beyond the numbers,we believe in hands-on learning.You’llbe doing real work on real projects, not just shadowing.

Whileyou’llreceivementorship and guidance, we prefer you to learn through extensive and practical on-the-job training.

Accounts is about working closely with businesses to help them understand their finances, meet their accounting responsibilities and make informed decisions. You’ll work with our clients across a range of industries, building relationships and gaining hands-on experience, preparing accounts, supporting compliance requirements, and using accounting technology. As you develop, you will also get involved in management accounts and wider advisory work, helping clients understand their numbers and support future growth. If you enjoy working with numbers, understanding how businesses operate and solving real client challenges, Accounts could be a great fit for you.

As An Accounts Junior,you’ll Experience The Power Of Collaboration As You Work With Diverse Teams On Real Projects, Building Lasting Connections With Colleaguesand Start Off By Learning The Fundamentals, Including

• 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.
• Studying towards Professional Qualification (AAT Level 3, 4 and ACA Level 7)

Rewards That Resonate

You’remore than a number to us;you’resomeonewithuniqueskillsand aspirations. Our benefits are designed to support yourwellbeing, foster your professional growth, and recognise the contribution you make.

• Agile working: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 theoptionto work from home up to two days a week. For trainees, we ask for full office attendance during the first six months to ensure you receive the training, support and experience needed for a strong start, with greater flexibility available after that.
• 30days’ holiday, including bank holidays, plus the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days (28 days on a training contract, with the opportunity to buy 5 days).
• 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.
• And lots more!

At MHA, we know that diversity, inclusion, and belonging lead to better decisions, stronger performance, and a workplace where everyone can feel included and thrive.That’swhy we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we willprogress you to the next stage of the process.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please let us know and we will be happy to help.

Our application form takes just a few minutes to complete and includes some diversity questions. MHA is a committed member of Access Accountancy and as such, we track our diversity stats and actively work to improve on these, year on year, looking at new ways to promote our roles to the widest audience. Any data collected is fully anonymised before sharing with any external parties, as per our Data Protection Policy and is not visible to hiring managers, or used in any way during the selection process.