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

MHA; Preston; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Investors in People Gold

Agile working

Job summary

MHA is seeking an Accounts Junior apprentice in Preston to gain hands-on experience while working with a mentor on real client accounts. You’ll learn to prepare accounts, understand compliance, and contribute to management accounts and advisory services.

Through hands-on training, youll progress toward professional qualification, gaining practical skills and commercial awareness to drive your career forward within a supportive, values-driven team.

Qualifications

• Entry requirements include 112 UCAS points or equivalent.
• Strong numeracy and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and grow through hands-on training.
• Good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist in accounts preparation and client work.
• Work with mentor on a wide range of client accounts.
• Assist with corporation tax computations.
• Develop skills in management accounts and advisory work.
• Learn fundamentals from source documents to final accounts.

Skills

Initiative

Creativity

Curiosity

Education

UCAS points 112

Job description

Location: Preston

Application deadline: 11 January 2027 (Applications will only be reviewed once the deadline has passed)

Entry requirements: At least 112 UCAS points from your top three subjects (or equivalent)

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

By the end of your Apprenticeship Programme, you'll be a well-rounded, commercially minded professional, ready to take on interesting and challenging responsibilities. You won't just be fully qualified - you'll be 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's top 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.

Our people-centered approach is what truly makes us different. You will be welcomed as a valued member of a collaborative, purpose-led team. We are committed to continuous learning, growth, and creating an environment where everyone can thrive and 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'll Go Beyond Numbers

We are looking for an Accounts Junior to 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 in Accounts will go beyond the numbers, we believe in hands-on learning. You'll be doing real work on real projects, not just shadowing. While you'll receive mentorship and guidance, we prefer you to learn through extensive and practical on-the-job training.

ABAS 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, ABAS 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 colleagues and 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're more than a number to us; you're someone with unique skills and aspirations. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, 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, a