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Accounts Junior AAT/ACA (Apprenticeship) - Cardiff- September 2025

Cardiff

Posted 19/09/2024

Competitive

Top Reasons to Apply
  1. Are you a bright and ambitious individual looking to kickstart your career in accountancy? At MHA, we’re not just offering you a job; we’re inviting you to embark on a transformative journey where your skills will flourish.
  2. 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. 
  3. We offer flexible working hours and the option to work from home, allowing you to manage your work and study effectively. 
Job Description

Are you a bright and ambitious individual looking to kickstart your career in accountancy? At MHA, we’re not just offering you a job; we’re inviting you to embark on a transformative journey where your skills will flourish, and your aspirations will be nurtured. 

Why MHA? 

We’re passionate about people and committed to leading with ambition. Our apprenticeship programme is designed to give you a head start in your career while gaining valuable 'on-the-job' experience and a recognised qualification, all without the burden of student debt. Imagine becoming the go-to person for your clients, fully qualified in less than five years! 

At MHA we are ranked among the UK’s top 15 accountancy firms. We work a diverse range of sectors including fashion, leisure, hospitality, renewable energy, gaming, and motorsports. This exposure will provide you with a broad perspective and varied experiences that will enrich your professional journey.  

With a track record of winning prestigious awards, we’re an exciting firm to join, offering you a front-row seat to impactful work and professional growth. 

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 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. 

What We’re Looking For: 

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. 

 

MHA Accountants
Company Information

MHA is the UK independent member firm of Baker Tilly International, ranked 10th globally. We provide premier accounting, assurance, tax and specialist business advice worldwide, drawing on internationally recognised industry and service line experts in 145 countries.

All Baker Tilly International firms share a common ambition – to provide the insights our clients need now, to prepare for tomorrow’s challenges and opportunities. We think globally and we act locally.

As a firm of chartered accountants, audit, tax and business advisers, we act for clients ranging from entrepreneurs, individuals, SME’s to multi-national corporations.

Key Facts
  • Head Office:

    2 London Wall Place, Barbican, London EC2Y 5AU

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