At a Glance
- Tasks: Help businesses prepare accounts and support their financial growth.
- Company: Join MHA, a top UK accountancy firm with a people-first culture.
- Benefits: Competitive wage, flexible working hours, and full study support for your qualifications.
- Other info: Enjoy a dynamic work environment with opportunities for career progression.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience while studying towards AAT and ACA qualifications.
- Qualifications: Strong communication, organisation, and analytical skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 19350 - 23650 £ per year.
You’ll work with a wide range of businesses, helping prepare accounts, supporting corporation tax and compliance work, and working with financial information from source documents through to final accounts. You’ll build relationships with clients, use accounting technology and, as your experience grows, gain exposure to management accounts and wider advisory work to help clients understand their finances and support future growth.
Training
You’ll train through a combination of structured study, hands-on client work and support from experienced colleagues. You’ll build your skills by working on real accounts assignments while studying towards AAT Levels 3 and 4, followed by ACA Level 7. MHA provides full study support, including tuition, exam fees, study materials and dedicated study leave, alongside regular mentoring and practical on-the-job guidance.
What happens at the end
Successful completion of the apprenticeship can lead to a long-term career in Accounts and Business Advisory at MHA. As your qualifications, technical knowledge and client experience grow, you can progress into more senior roles, take on greater responsibility for client portfolios and advisory work, and continue developing towards management and specialist opportunities.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Creative
- Initiative
Key details
- Wage: Competitive
- Working week: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm. 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, alongside working from home up to two days a week.
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Duration: 4 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.
Accounts and Business Services Apprentice (AAT/ACA) in Milton Keynes employer: MHA
MHA is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant city of London, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises client focus and collaboration. Employees benefit from flexible hybrid working arrangements, extensive professional development opportunities, and the chance to lead impactful advisory projects while mentoring the next generation of tax professionals. With a commitment to fostering growth and innovation, MHA stands out as a rewarding place for those seeking meaningful careers in tax strategy.
