Audit Junior ACA (Graduate Scheme) - Leicester - September 2026

Are you a driven and ambitious graduate ready to step into the world of audit and finance? At MHA, we’re inviting you to embark on a transformative journey where your skills will flourish, and your aspirations will be nurtured.

What You Will Enjoy at MHA

• A Competitive Salary and Benefits: Enjoy a graduate 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 qualification with comprehensive support from top-notch training providers.
• Hands-On Experience: Dive into practical, on-the-job training and build valuable client relationships early on.
• Career Growth: Global connectivity through Baker Tilly International, with opportunities for secondments and experience with a diverse range of clients.
• A Supportive Network: Mentors and peers dedicated to your success and personal development.
• Your career path is yours to shape: Many of our Partners, Directors, and Managers started through our graduate programme and have become leaders at MHA.

Your Impact and Responsibilities

• Working on audit and accounts preparation assignments with your team
• Collaborating with your mentor on audit planning and client accounts
• Performing analytical reviews and drafting client correspondence
• Preparing financial statements and accounts
• Studying towards your Professional Qualification (ACA Level 7)

We’re dedicated to ensuring you receive the experience, personal development, and training needed to make your career stimulating and rewarding. You’ll be paired with mentors and tutors who will guide you every step of the way.

What We’re Looking For

While a background in finance is not required, we seek graduates with at least 112 UCAS Points (or equivalent) and a 2:1 degree, or those who are AAT qualified with a minimum of 112 UCAS points. A genuine passion for a career in audit and finance, combined with the ambition to thrive, is what truly counts.

Make 2026 YOUR year! Our 2026 graduate programme opens the door to a career where ambition is encouraged, your skills will grow, and your contribution will matter from day one. Are you ready to begin your journey? Apply today!

Advice for Your Application

We are here to support you every step of the way, starting with your application. Be true to yourself. Technology is evolving and AI is a growing tool; if you use it, ensure it reflects your authentic voice and personal experiences. We value diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Applications that capture your authentic self help us get to know the real you. Check out our employability hub for more tips.

Our application form is quick and includes diversity questions. MHA is a committed member of Access Accountancy; we track diversity statistics and work to improve them year on year. Data collected is anonymised before sharing with external parties, as per our Data Protection Policy and is not visible to hiring managers or used in the selection process.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Technology, Information and Internet

Leicester Forest East, England, United Kingdom

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