Audit Junior AAT/ACA (Apprenticeship) - Milton Keynes - September 2026

MHA; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit firm in the UK is seeking an Audit Junior to join their apprenticeship programme. You will enjoy hybrid working arrangements, receive a competitive salary, and gain a globally recognized qualification while working on real projects and building valuable client relationships. This role is ideal for driven individuals with a passion for audit and finance, ensuring you make a significant contribution from day one.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible working hours

Full study support

Hands-on experience

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Passion for a career in audit and finance.
• Ambitious and driven individual looking to learn.
• No prior background in finance required.

Responsibilities

• Working on audit and accounts preparation assignments.
• Collaborating with your mentor on audit planning.
• Drafting client letters and preparing financial statements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

112 UCAS Points (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Are you a driven and ambitious individual looking to start a career in audit and finance? At MHA, we invite you to embark on a transformative journey where your skills will flourish and your aspirations will be nurtured.

What You Will Enjoy at MHA

• A Competitive Salary and Benefits: Enjoy an apprenticeship salary package that values your contribution from the start.
• Hybrid Working: Benefit from flexible working hours and the option to work from home, allowing you to manage your work and study effectively.
• Full Study Support: Gain a globally recognised ICAEW qualification with comprehensive support from Kaplan or First Intuition.
• Hands-On Experience: Dive into practical, on-the-job training and build valuable client relationships early on.
• Career Growth: Access to our national and global network through Baker Tilly International, with opportunities for secondments and experience with a diverse range of clients.
• A Supportive Network: Join a vibrant, social community where mentors and peers are dedicated to your success and personal development.
• Career Path Flexibility: Many of our Partners, Directors, and Managers began through the apprenticeship programme and have become leaders at MHA.

Your Impact and Responsibilities

As an Audit Junior, you’ll work with diverse teams on real projects, learning fundamentals and building lasting connections. Responsibilities include:

• Working on audit and accounts preparation assignments with your team
• Collaborating with your mentor on audit planning memorandum
• Analytical reviews
• Drafting client letters
• Preparing accounts and producing sets of financial statements
• Studying towards Professional Qualification (AAT Level 3, 4 and ACA Level 7)

We’re dedicated to balancing hands-on experience with professional training to support your journey toward qualification. You’ll be paired with mentors and tutors who will guide your progress.

What We’re Looking For

While a background in finance is not required, we seek individuals with at least 112 UCAS Points (or equivalent). A genuine passion for a career in audit and finance, combined with the ambition to thrive, is what truly counts.

Make 2026 YOUR year!

Our 2026 apprenticeship programme opens the door to a career where ambition is encouraged, your skills will grow, and your contribution will matter from day one. Are you ready to begin your journey? Apply today!

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