In a nutshell
Did you know that we act for over 200 charities in the South West, including many of the larger ones in the region?
Working with and advising our inspirational and influential charity, multi academy trust and Not for Profit clients you’ll get engage with a wealth of interesting clients and enjoy added breadth to your role.
Whether they are engaged in education, housing, the environment or animal welfare - you will be working with those organisations at the heart of our community, making things better.
You’ll be technically challenged and supported by a collaborative team of like-minded people who share the same values.
Long term, you’ll receive ongoing support to progress to manager, director or even up to partner level (if this is part of your career plan). A team of internal experts offer a comprehensive, bespoke training programme and provide technical and practical skills, which continues after you've qualified.
Our structured leadership programmes have proven to be successful over many years from our inhouse Learning & Development team - last year we had 10x internal partner promotions!
Juggling a job and life outside of work is important, and you will be able to do that here. We are one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Wellbeing by Great Place to Work and ensure that our employees have a fantastic work/life balance.
Our team work as one; everyone is always there to help each other. You’ll be made to feel welcome from your first day.
What you'll be doing day to day
⦁ Planning and completing statutory audits for our exciting not for profit entities, both on-site and in the office
⦁ Leading the team on-site and delivering high quality audit services to our clients
⦁ Supervising and coaching junior team members
⦁ Developing great relationships and enjoying real contact time with our clients’ senior people
⦁ Delivering audit files and client deliverables for Manager and/or Partner review
⦁ Highlighting technical or client-specific issues and identifying possible solutions
About you
Your clear communication and strong rapport building skills will be crucial for team-working and delivering excellent client service.
• Passionate about working in the public audit sector and helping clients achieve their ambitions.
• ACA/ ACCA qualified (or equivalent) or part-qualified with relevant experience.
• Experience in using automated audit software and computer-based accounts and tax compilation programmes.
• Organised and able to plan your own time efficiently.
Don't worry if you don't have an up-to-date CV, feel free to email me atCarrie.MacDonald@pkf-francisclark.co.ukif you would like to arrange an informal and confidential chat.
Why work at PKF Francis Clark
We’re the largest firm of independent chartered accountants and business advisors in South West England. We have nine offices in Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth, Poole, Salisbury, Southampton, Taunton, Torquay and Truro.
The firm, which celebrated its centenary in 2019, has annual revenue of over £65 million and a 900-strong team based across our offices. Our continuing growth offers you the opportunity to expand and develop your career in a direction that interests you.
We offer a supportive and flexible culture, taking your career seriously to enable you to be the best you can be. Since September 2022, PKF Francis Clark has been certified as a Great Place to Work.
We work hard to ensure that ours is a culture where you can be yourself, develop and be part of a forward-thinking team that makes brilliant things happen. We ranked as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in 2023, and again in 2024 when we rose nine places to 24th in the list of the UK’s Best Workplaces (Large Organisations).
We’ve also been ranked 46thout of 89 in the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women 2023 (Large Organisations) and 40th out of 79 in the UK’s Best Workplaces for Wellbeing 2023 (Large Organisations). PKF Francis Clark has been highlighted as a top achiever amongthe UK’s Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Servicesby workplace culture experts Great Place to Work.
And in recognition of our outstanding training programmes for graduates, school leavers and career changers, we’re ranked 28thamong England’s Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers by the Department of Education and High Fliers Research.
Whilst we’re proudly independent, PKF Francis Clark is a member of the PKF Global family of firms, which together are ranked as the 12th largest provider of accountancy services in the UK by Accountancy Age. As part of a global community of business advisors in 150 countries, the opportunities to expand your horizons by connecting with PKF colleagues around the world are endless.
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