Accounts Junior ICAS (Apprenticeship) - Edinburgh - September 2025

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Accounts Junior ICAS (Apprenticeship) - Edinburgh - September 2025

Are you a dynamic and ambitious graduate ready to step into the world of accountancy and audit? Or maybe you’re in your final year, gearing up for the next chapter after graduation. 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 audit graduate scheme is designed for you to put your academic knowledge into practice and become a crucial asset for our clients. Imagine being the go-to person who makes a real impact from day one! 

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 a 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 qualification with comprehensive support from award-winning training providers. 
• 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 apprenticeship 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 Audit 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: 

• Working on audit and accounts preparation assignments with your team 
• Collaborating closely 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 (ICAS 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 essential, we are looking for apprentices who have achieved, or are on track to achieve, a minimum of 112 UCAS points (or equivalent), which may include qualifications such as Scottish Highers (ABBB) or HNC/HND. A passion for accountancy and a drive to excel are what truly matter. 

Make 2025 your year  

Apply now for our 2025 apprenticeship programme at MHA and step into a role where your career will thrive, your skills will be tested, and your potential will be realised. We can’t wait to see what you’ll bring to our team! 

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Our application form takes just a few minutes to complete and includes some diversity questions. MHA is a committed member of Access Accountancy and as such, we track our diversity stats and actively work to improve on these, year on year, looking at new ways to promote our roles to the widest audience. Any data collected is fully anonymised before sharing with any external parties, as per our Data Protection Policy and is not visible to hiring managers, or used in any way during the selection process.

About MHA

We are MHA, the UK independent member firm of Baker Tilly International, ranked 9th globally. The apprentices we take on at MHA are far, far beyond ‘good enough’. They’re people with outstanding promise who want to start work now.

The university experience isn’t for everyone – although many of our apprentices do go on to get a degree-level qualification. Choose an apprenticeship and you’re choosing a way to get valuable qualifications without running up student debt. Join MHA and you’ll enjoy a competitive salary, earning while you learn.

Every apprentice we hire needs the determination to fully qualify in five years or sooner. Through a combination of 2-4 years’ on-the-job training, practical real-world experience, and mentoring by senior professionals, you’ll work towards an internationally recognised accountancy or taxation qualification.

It’s the biggest head start you’ll ever get – many of our partners and senior people have risen through the firm’s ranks.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button.

Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.