Accounts Junior AAT/ACA; Apprenticeship
Colchester, Essex County, CO1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-25
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Accounting
Tax Accountant, Financial Reporting, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Financial Analyst
Entry requirements:Achieved or predicted atleast 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 endofyour
Apprenticeship
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.
At MHA, people come first, our colleagues, our clients, and the communities we support. In 2026, we ranked as number 11 in the UK's top 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.
Our people-centred approach 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 NumbersWe are looking for an Accounts 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 in Account swill 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.
Accounts is about working closely with businesses to help them understand their finances, meet their accounting responsibilities and make informed decisions. You’ll work with our clients across a range of industries, building relationships and gaining hands-on experience, preparing accounts, supporting compliance requirements, and using accounting technology. As you develop, you will also get involved in management accounts and wider advisory work, helping clients understand their numbers and support future growth.
If you enjoy working with numbers, understanding how businesses operate and solving real client challenges, Accounts could be a great fit for you.
As an Accounts Junior,you'll experience the power of collaboration as you work with diverse teams on real projects, building lasting connections with colleague sand 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)
You're more than a number to us;you're someone with unique skills and aspirations. Our benefits are designed to support yourwellbeing, foster your professional growth, and recognise the contribution you make.
Agile working: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 theoptionto work from home up to two days a week. For trainees, we ask for full office attendance during the first six months to ensure you receive the training, support and experience needed for a strong start, with greater flexibility…
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