Audit Junior Apprenticeship

MHA; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training

Kaplan Financial support

3-year apprenticeship

Job summary

MHA is recruiting an Apprentice Accountant to train through a structured three-year programme in audit and accounts preparation. You will work with a supportive team, learn from mentors, and study towards professional qualifications (AAT Level 4 / ACA Level 7) with Kaplan Financial Limited providing full study support.

From day one you’ll handle real assignments, attend client sites, and gain exposure to audit planning, analytical reviews, and preparing financial statements.

Qualifications

• A Level with minimum BCC (112 UCAS points) – essential.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem solving

Number skills

Analytical skills

Logical

Team working

Creative

Initiative

Patience

Education

A Level Any subject (grade Minimum BCC (112UCAS Points))

Job description

• 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 (AAT Level 4 / ACA Level 7)

Training

You’ll train through a combination of practical on-the-job experience, structured study and support from experienced colleagues. From day one, you’ll work on real audit and accounts assignments, developing your skills by working alongside your team and learning directly from experienced professionals.

Your training will include areas such as audit planning, analytical reviews, preparing accounts, producing financial statements and drafting client communications. You’ll also spend time working with different clients, both in MHA offices and at client sites, helping you build your technical knowledge, confidence and understanding of how different businesses operate.

Alongside your practical experience, you’ll study towards recognised professional qualifications, progressing through AAT Level 4 and ACA Level 7. MHA will provide a full study support package, including tuition, exam fees, study materials and dedicated study leave.

Throughout the programme, you’ll receive regular guidance, feedback and mentoring to support your development and help you progress towards becoming a qualified accounting professional.

What happens at the end

Successful completion of the apprenticeship can lead to a long-term career in Audit at MHA. As your experience and qualifications grow, you can progress from Audit Junior into more senior roles, taking on greater responsibility for client work, supporting junior colleagues and managing sections of audits, with opportunities to continue developing towards management and beyond.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Patience

Qualifications

• A Level Any subject (grade Minimum BCC (112UCAS Points)) - essential

Key details

• Wage: Competitive
• Working week: Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Duration: 3 Years
• Start date: 2027-09-02
• Closing date: 2027-01-11
• Apprenticeship standard: Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)
• Training provider: KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

About the employer

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.