Fifty new trainees and apprentices have been recruited by MHA.

The national accountancy and business advisory firm has taken on new staff across its five North West offices as part of its 2024 intake, including two at its Kendal office.

This is a record number for the North West, beating last year’s figure of 48, and is the first intake since MHA's merger with MHA Moore and Smalley in April.

In total, 214 trainees joined MHA across the UK this year, including 186 who joined this month.

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

Each new staff member will be mentored and receive a bespoke development plan to support their progression within the firm.

Graham Gordon, regional chair at MHA, 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 more than 1,750 staff in 122 partners across 22 UK offices.

Applications are now open for MHA’s 2025 intake, and more information can be found on the MHA website.