MHA recruits 24 trainees as part of record intake

Accountancy and business advisory firm MHA has recruited 24 new trainees and apprentices across its two Lancashire offices.

They are part of a record 2024 cohort which has seen 50 new recruits starting their careers in its five North West locations.

It is also the first intake since MHA’s merger with MHA Moore and Smalley in April. It includes 19 new recruits in the firm’s Preston office and five in Lancaster.

The North West recruits include university, college and sixth form graduates who will join a range of MHA teams including tax, audit and accounts.

MHA says each new staff member will be mentored by a senior colleague and receive a bespoke development plan to support their progression within the firm.

Graham Gordon, MHA’s regional chair, said: “A key reason for the merger between MHA and MHA Moore and Smalley was the cultural alignment between the companies.

“A vital part of this is our people first commitment to developing talent and giving people opportunities, as well as the best possible environment to progress through the firm.

“We have once again recruited a record number of trainees in the North West, a signal of the intent to continue this commitment.

“Many of our recruits from previous years now hold senior positions within MHA and I’m looking forward to seeing this year’s cohort progress with the support of their peers and a high-quality, modern working environment.

MHA is the 13th largest accountancy group in the UK, with over 1,750 staff in 122 partners across 22 UK offices.

The organisation’s five North West offices are in Preston, Liverpool, Manchester, Lancaster and Kendal.