Audit Junior ACA (Graduate Scheme) - Cardiff - September 2027 - Cardiff

MHA; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from industry experts

Hands-on on-the-job training

Professional qualification support

Investors in People Gold award

Job summary

MHA in Cardiff is seeking a Graduate Programme Audit Junior who brings initiative, creativity and curiosity. You’ll gain hands‑on experience, mentorship from industry leaders and earn a recognised professional qualification as you advance.

As an Audit Junior you’ll work on audits and accounts, learn planning with your mentor, conduct analytical reviews, draft client letters and prepare financial statements while often travelling to client sites.

Qualifications

• A 2:1 degree and at least 112 UCAS points from your top three subjects (or equivalent).
• Strong initiative, creativity and curiosity to drive hands-on learning.
• Willingness to learn and develop towards professional qualification.

Responsibilities

• Work on audit and accounts preparation assignments with your team.
• Learn audit planning memoranda with your mentor and perform analyses.
• Prepare client letters and draft financial statements.
• Study toward the Professional Qualification and travel to client sites as needed.

Skills

Initiative

Creativity

Curiosity

Education

2:1 degree

112 UCAS points

Job description

Location:Cardiff

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

Entry requirements:A 2:1 degree and at least 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 endofyourGraduate Programme,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 anAudit 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 inAuditwill 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.

Audit is a varied and highly client‑facing career that gives you the opportunity to work with a wide range oforganisationsand understand how their businessesoperate.You’llspend time working at MHA offices as well as regularly travelling to and working from client sites, soyou’llneed to be comfortable working in different environments, meeting newpeopleandrepresentingMHA professionally. As some client locations may be more difficult to reach by public transport, being able to travel independently and having access to a car can be beneficial for this role. From an early stage,you’llbuild relationships with clients, askquestionsand gather the information andevidenceyou need to support your work, while collaborating closely with colleagues across the audit team.You’lldevelop your understanding of financial information and business processes, carry out testing and analytical work, and use your curiosity and professional judgement to explore anything that requires further attention. If you enjoy meeting new people, asking questions, understanding how businesses work and the variety of working with different clients and indifferent locations, Audit could be a great fit for you.

As an Audit Junior,you’llexperience 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:

• Working on audit and accounts preparation assignments with your team,
• Working closely with your mentor on audit planning memorandum,
• Analytical reviews,
• Drafting client letters,
• Preparing accounts and producing sets of financial statements.
• Studying towards Professional Qualification