Leading with Ambition Work Experience
A taste of the future that will build your appetite for success.
Are you a Year 12 student looking to gain real-world experience? Our Leading with Ambition Work Experience Programme gives you the chance to explore life at MHA, develop valuable skills, and get a taste of what a career in professional services can offer.
At MHA, we know that the right experience can open doors, so we’re offering Year 12 students a week-long placement where you can explore different departments, including accounts, audit, and tax, and discover the incredible opportunities that lie ahead in the world of professional services. Whether you're looking to gain insight into the industry or kickstart your future career, this programme is your chance to see it all – and it could just be the first chapter of your MHA story!
This isn’t your average work experience programme. We offer a hands-on, immersive week where you’ll actively participate in real tasks, get a taste of life at MHA, and experience what it’s like to work in a leading professional services firm.
What Will I Do?
- Explore Different Departments: Get hands-on experience in accounts, audit, and tax.
- Collaborate with Peers: Participate in group projects and build your teamwork skills.
- Learn from Experts: Understand the journey to becoming a chartered accountant.
- Engage in Employability Sessions: Learn how to market yourself and prepare for your next steps.
- Experience MHA’s Culture: Discover what it’s like to be part of our dynamic and supportive team.
I really enjoyed the experience and the work I was involved in, which helped me realise that this is the type of work I would like to pursue in my career.
I'm now looking forward to joining MHA as an apprentice later this year!
What’s in it for Me?
- Access to our national training system
- Insight into the professional world
- Transferable skills to boost your career
- Networking opportunities with professionals
- Immerse yourself in MHA’s collaborative culture
- We’ll cover your travel costs and provide lunch during your placement.
- Certification to boost your employability
Fast Track Your Future
Did you know? If you complete the programme and later decide to apply for an apprenticeship with us, you may be able to fast-track your application, subject to performance and eligibility criteria. We’re excited to welcome back some of our recent work experience students who are now joining us as apprentices. For them, the journey doesn’t stop here – it’s just the beginning of their MHA story.
When?
Our work experience programme takes part at the start of every summer. Keep an eye out for our applications opening early spring.
We’re Proud to Support Students from All Backgrounds
At MHA, we’re committed to increasing diversity and improving access to the accounting profession. We’ve allocated places for students who meet the following criteria:
- Attend a state school or college
- Are (or have been) eligible for free school meals
- Or are the first member of their immediate family to attend university
Through our partnership with Access Accountancy, we’re helping students from lower socio-economic backgrounds gain the work experience they need to build a successful future.
We’re excited to see the impact you’ll make during your time with us – and we look forward to watching your career grow. Let’s start shaping your future together at MHA.
Behind the numbers:
Hear about our colleagues about how we are making these commitments reality:
From Apprentice to Leader: Sam’s career journey at MHA
Ben’s Story: A career built on support and global opportunity
Ben Wilkinson
Hannah’s Journey – Thriving Authentically at MHA
Hannah Black
Jack's Journey: From Trainee to Director
Jack Steer
An apprenticeship was perfect for me: Adam's Journey
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