Apprenticeship · Level 7 (Master's)
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Accounts and Business Services Apprentice (AAT/ACA)

MHA
Milton KeynesAlwaltonPreston

Expected closing date: Monday, 11 January 2027

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Gain hands-on experience in accounts preparation, tax compliance, and financial advisory work.
  • Study towards AAT Levels 3 and 4, followed by ACA Level 7, with full study support provided.
  • This is a 4-year apprenticeship with a closing date of 2027-01-11.
  • The role offers hybrid working with core hours and the flexibility to start earlier or finish later.

About the Role

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