In a nutshell
Are you a newly qualified ACA/ACCA audit professional looking to step into a leadership role? At PKF Francis Clark, we offer the opportunity to lead high‑profile audit engagements, mentor junior staff, and work with a diverse client base — all while enjoying a fantastic work‑life balance.
We’ve been recognised as one of the Top UK Employers for Development within the Workplace by Great Place to Work, highlighting our dedication to career progression and employee wellbeing.
As our Southampton office continues to grow, colleagues are expected to travel on a semi‑frequent basis to our established Poole office to deepen their knowledge, strengthen relationships, and align with existing processes. Expenses for this travel are covered, and flexible working arrangements are available to ensure it remains practical and manageable.
What you’ll be doing day to day
* Planning and delivering statutory audits for corporate clients, both on‑site and in‑office
* Leading larger and more complex audit assignments
* Managing the audit team on‑site, ensuring procedures are followed and quality is maintained
* Supporting managers and partners on ad‑hoc projects and technical assignments
* Supervising and mentoring junior team members
* Building and maintaining strong client relationships
* Liaising with clients to ensure a smooth and professional audit experience
* Preparing audit work for manager and/or partner review
* Identifying technical or client‑specific issues and proposing solutions
* Potentially managing a small portfolio of clients
About you
* ACA or ACCA qualified
* Proven statutory audit experience in a professional practice environment
* Ideally experienced in group audits and consolidated financial statements (UK FRS 102 and/or IFRS)
* Full clean driving licence and access to a car
* Organised and able to manage your own workload effectively
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport quickly
* Professional, discreet, and client‑focused
* Comfortable using automated audit software and digital accounting tools
Why work at PKF Francis Clark
As the largest firm of independent chartered accountants and business advisers in South West England, PKF Francis Clark offers a breadth of opportunities to develop your career in the way that’s right for you. Established in 1919, we’ve grown to a team of nearly 1,000 people, based across our offices in Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth, Poole, Salisbury, Southampton, Taunton, Torquay and Truro. Our size allows us to do challenging work for exciting clients while maintaining a friendly and supportive culture. We have a flexible approach to hybrid working and a strong focus on wellbeing, learning and development, which has been recognised nationally.
Your core benefits
Financial wellbeing
* Group personal pension – employer and employee contributions
* Group life assurance covering up to four times your basic annual salary
* Group income protection available after six months’ service
* Health cash plan giving money back on everyday health costs, with free cover for up to four dependent children (up to age 24 in full‑time education) and the option to add a partner or spouse
Mental wellbeing
* Counselling and emotional support for you and your immediate family
* Virtual GP and second opinion services for you and your immediate family
* Access to trained Mental Health First Aiders for confidential, peer‑to‑peer support
Physical wellbeing
* Cycle to work scheme – option to purchase a bike and accessories up to £4,000*
* Discounted membership at gyms, pools and studios across the UK
* Digital health and wellbeing tools available through the employee health cash plan
* Support for colleagues experiencing menopause, including webinars and a dedicated Microsoft Teams channel
Additional benefits
* Family friendly benefits, including enhanced pay, family leave coaching sessions and a parent network
* The option to buy up to five extra days of holiday (pro‑rated for part‑time colleagues) *
* One paid volunteering day each year to support local organisations
* Electric vehicle lease scheme (grade and pay criteria apply) *
* Gifts to mark key career and family milestones
* Expert‑led webinars on mental, physical and financial wellbeing
* Francis Clark Charitable Foundation, offering support for current and former employees experiencing financial hardship
* These benefits are provided via a salary exchange and are subject to employee’s post‑exchange hourly rate remaining above the national minimum wage.
Additional information
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