Locations: Preston, Kendal, Lancaster

WHY WORK FOR MOORE AND SMALLEY?

·        A great place to commence your career in accountancy

·        We are a top 50 award winning professional services firm

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

·        Clear career opportunities and progression paths

·        We are accredited “Investors in People”

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

·        Pay progression linked to role development

·        High levels of staff engagement around the firm’s values

·        Great social life and involvement in community and charitable initiatives

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

·        A diverse work family

·        Competitive starting salary, with salary increases based on exam success and performance

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

·        Popular staff social club with subsidised events throughout the year

·        National induction for all new students joining the MHA Firms. Watch a clip of the 2019 induction here: 2019 Intake MHA Induction

THE ROLE:

The firm will sponsor you with a fully funded study package to undertake a 2 - 4 year training contract studying for the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualification - the first step to becoming a chartered accountant. This will include on-the-job training, exam tuition and practical skills courses, with support from a qualified student counsellor.

You will have the opportunity to work in a challenging and stimulating environment where early responsibility is actively encouraged and rewarded. You will get the chance to work alongside business owners, helping design solutions which will make a positive difference to their business performance. The work is varied and fast paced. If you are a people person and enjoy helping others succeed, you will derive great job satisfaction from a career at MHA Moore and Smalley.  

Supporting our Corporate and Business Services team to deliver a high-quality service to a range of clients, you will be:

·        Learning how to prepare accounts and draft tax computations

·        Undertaking accounting and tax assignments

·        Working on a range of client businesses

Watch what our current employees have to say about this role and what it’s like to work at MHA Moore and Smalley: Haleemah - AAT Trainee

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

To be considered for this position, applicants will need to have:  

• a minimum of 5 GCSEs Grade A*- C (4-9) including Maths and English
• a minimum of 112 UCAS points at A Level, all gained in the same exam year and excluding General Studies, (based on the new 2017 UCAS tariff).
• Ideally an A-level in Accounting and Finance is preferred, but not essential.
• Excellent communication skills
• A genuine interest in business and finance

The successful candidate will ideally reside within easy commuting distance of their preferred office.