This opportunity is aimed at undergraduates taking a 'sandwich degree', seeking practical work experience before committing to enter the profession. We offer the chance to fully understand working life and the unique culture we have at MHA.
This is a paid internship lasting for 12 months, where you will 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 placement 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 placement salary package that values your contribution from the start.
- Hybrid Working: Benefit from flexible working hours and the option to work from home.
- Hands-On Experience: Dive into practical, on-the-job training and build valuable client relationships early on.
- A Supportive Network: Join a vibrant, social community where mentors and peers are dedicated to your success and personal development.
Working for an AwardWinning 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 Placement 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.
We will ensure you receive as broad an exposure to practical work as possible. You'll also work closely with a mentor who'll provide support and guidance during your time with us.
We’re dedicated to ensuring you receive the experience, personal development, and training needed to make your placement both stimulating and rewarding. We’ll carefully balance your hands-on experience with training to support your journey.
What we’re looking for
We do not require interns to have a business or financial background. However, we do ask that applicants for our placement programme have at least 112 UCAS points at A-level, or equivalent, all achieved during the same exam year and excluding General Studies, plus are on track to achieve at least a 2:1 degree in any discipline. A passion for accountancy and a drive to excel are what truly matter.
Make 2025 your year!
Apply now for our 2025 Placement Scheme 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!
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.