Accounts Junior AAT/ACA (Apprenticeship) - Preston

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 top-notch training providers, Kaplan or First Intuition.

Hands-On Experience: Dive into practical, on-the-job training and build valuable client relationships early on.

Career Growth: We are globally united through Baker Tilly International, providing you with access to both our national and an extensive global network. There are opportunities for secondments, and you will gain experience with a diverse range of clients, from pioneering entrepreneurs to international business groups.

A Supportive Network: Join a vibrant, social community where mentors and peers are dedicated to your success and personal development.

Your career path is yours to shape: Many of our Partners, Directors, and Managers started their journey with us through our graduate programme and have become inspiring leaders at MHA. The opportunities are endless, and you have the freedom to shape your career path in any direction you choose.

Working for an Award-Winning Firm

We’re thrilled to have been recognised with top accolades, including Best Advisory Services at the Business Resilience Awards and multiple titles at the British Accountancy Awards, such as National Firm of the Year and Graduate Programme of the Year. We’ve also earned the prestigious GOLD award for Investors in People, highlighting our commitment to putting people first.

Your Impact and Responsibilities

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)

We’re dedicated to ensuring you receive the experience, personal development, and training needed to make your career both stimulating and rewarding. We’ll carefully balance your hands-on experience with professional training to support your journey towards achieving your qualification.

You’ll be paired with mentors and tutors who will guide and support you every step of the way, ensuring your progress and development stay on track.

While a background in finance is not required, we do seek individuals with at least 112 UCAS Points (or equivalent). A passion for accountancy and a drive to excel are what truly matter.