Kick-Start Your Career with MHA: 6-Week Edinburgh Summer Rotational Internship in Audit & Accounts

Are you ready to kick-start your career in professional services? Our Summer Rotational Internship Programme offers you the chance to gain hands-on experience across two core departments - Audit and Accounts and Business Advisory Services - spending time in each area to build a well-rounded foundation. This internship will start in late June or early July, giving you the chance to develop practical skills and explore a variety of roles in a short, immersive programme.

Why MHA?

We are ranked among the UK’s top 11th accountancy firms, and we are proud to be part of Baker Tilly International, the 8th largest global network.

We’re passionate about people and committed to leading with ambition. Our internship programme is designed for you to put your academic knowledge into practice and become a crucial asset for our clients. From day one, you will be making an impact.

We work across 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.

Working for an Award-Winning 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.

Our recent listing on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM market has accelerated this growth, earning us Best Newcomer at the AIM Awards and reinforcing confidence in our strategy.

Throughout this journey, our people-first culture remains central. We were proud to be reaccredited with the Investors in People Gold Award, achieved by only 28% of organisations, reflecting our commitment to creating an environment where talent thrives.

Your Impact and Responsibilities

As part of our Rotational Internship Programme, you’ll gain hands-on experience across our Audit and Accounts and Business Advisory Services teams, giving you a real taste of what it’s like to work in the profession. During your rotation, you’ll collaborate with different teams on real client projects, develop valuable skills, and build strong connections that will support your growth. You’ll start by developing a solid foundation through hands-on work in each department:

Audit responsibilities:

• Working as part of a team on audit assignments.
• Visiting client premises to carry out audit testing, if required.
• Assisting with preparation of financial statements.

ABAS responsibilities:

• Assisting with preparation of financial statements.
• Developing your understanding from source documents through to final financial statements and tax computations.
• Utilising cloud-based accounting software and technology to improve and update clients’ financial systems.

We’re committed to giving you meaningful experience, hands-on training, and the support you need to grow. Throughout the internship, you’ll be paired with dedicated mentors who will guide you, provide feedback, and help you make the most of your time with us.

Recruitment Process

We’ve designed a simple, transparent application process to help you showcase your potential and join our team:

1. Submit your online application – tell us about yourself and your achievements.
2. Complete online psychometric tests – a chance to demonstrate your skills and thinking style.
3. 30-minute virtual interview with a recruiter – get to discuss your motivations and experiences.
4. One-hour in-person interview with the team – meet the people you’ll be working with and show your potential in action.

What We’re Looking For

While a background in finance is not required, we are seeking penultimate or final-year university students who are on track to achieve a 2:1 or above in their degree, with a minimum of 112 UCAS points (or equivalent) – which may include qualifications such as Scottish Highers (ABBB) or HNC/HND. A genuine passion for a career in audit and advisory services, combined with the ambition to thrive, is what truly counts.

Make 2026 YOUR year!

Our 2026 internship programme opens the door to a career where ambition is encouraged, your skills will grow, and your contribution will matter from day one. The internship may also provide an opportunity to be considered for future trainee roles, including possible August 2027 intakes, which will be reviewed when recruitment activity resumes in September 2026. This could be the start of something exciting and rewarding. Are you ready to begin your journey? Apply today!

Advice for Your Application

We are here to support you every step of the way, starting with your application. Our best advice is simple: be true to yourself.

Technology is always evolving and the role of AI is growing every day. AI can be a helpful tool, but if you choose to use it in your application, please ensure it reflects your authentic voice and personal experiences.

At MHA we value different perspectives and backgrounds. That diversity is what drives innovation and keeps us moving forward. We want to see what makes you unique, including your ideas, your experiences and your personality. Applications that capture your authentic self help us get to know the real you.

HINT: Check out our employability hub for more tips!

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.

Req ID: 2509