Who are MHA Moore and Smalley?

MHA Moore and Smalley is a leading independent provider of accounting, business advisory and wealth management services. We have offices in Preston, Blackpool, East Midlands, Kendal, Lancaster, Liverpool, Manchester and Southport, with over 300 partners and staff advising clients across the UK. We are also part of a global network of firms, helping clients with international trade matters

Our Mission: Engage with our clients and our people to deliver technical excellence and quality in everything we do.

Our Values:

·        Delivering outstanding client service.

·        Creating a friendly, positive environment

·        Striving to be the best we can be

·        Doing the right thing

·        Putting something back

Why work for MHA Moore and Smalley?

·        We are a top 50 award winning professional services firm

·        Part of a national and international network of firms with global opportunities

·        Clear career opportunities and progression paths

·        Pay progression linked to role development

·        We have an excellent reputation for training staff in a friendly and welcoming environment

·        Focus on work/life balance – flexible working patterns/locations

·        We are accredited “Investors in People”

·        Great social life and involvement in community and charitable initiatives

·        Popular staff social club with subsidised events throughout the year

·        A diverse work family

·        Benefits package including: pension scheme, life assurance, flexible benefits (such as options to buy/sell annual leave, cycle to work scheme and dental insurance)

Key Responsibilities:  

·      Behave in an ethical and professional manner.

·      Take responsibility for own training records.

·      Compliance with money laundering regulations.

·      Gain an understanding of the code of ethics and the role of a professional accountant, behaving accordingly and upholding professional standards and the public interest.  

.      Ability to communicate with immediate team members, written and face to face, in accordance with the firm’s standards.

.      Ability to work independently and as part of a team.  

·      Demonstrate ability to accurately analyse data.

·      Demonstrate understanding of office systems and IT applications.

·       Meeting obligations to study for AAT/ATT where appropriate.

·       Develop, maintain and exercise the technical knowledge and specialised skills necessary for the role and responsibilities.  

Essential skills:

·       Willingness to combine the demands of a full time role whilst studying for further qualifications.

·       Flexibility in approach to tasks.

·       Ability to prioritise own workload.

·       Ability to use professional judgement where appropriate.

·       Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

·       Have an aptitude for figures and an interest in business and commerce.

·       Good communication skills.

·       Attention to detail and accuracy of work.

·       Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel and IT applications.  

Desirable Skills:

·        Considering obtaining relevant business qualifications.  

Qualifications:

·        8 GCSEs including grade A Maths/English.

·        A levels or equivalent in a business or numeracy related subject.