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PKF Francis Clark is a firm of chartered accountants and business advisers based in the South West. 

Established in 1919, the firm has grown to over 900 staff and 57 partners across nine offices (Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth, Poole, Salisbury, Southampton, Taunton, Torquay and Truro). 

We are passionate about the client being central to everything that we do and are constantly trying to exceed their expectations. Our vision is shared ambition – we take time to understand a client’s business and will work with them to achieve their goals, making sure that we provide the right specialist advice for their individual needs.

We are renowned for our range of expertise across multiple specialisms and sectors.  Our clients have one point of contact but enjoy the peace of mind that should they need advice on a specific specialist area, we have the expertise in-house to be able to help quickly and efficiently.

We offer a supportive and flexible culture, taking your career seriously to enable you to be the best you can be. In September 2022, PKF Francis Clark was certified as a Great Place to Work. In February 2023 we were ranked as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Wellbeing (40th out of 79 among large organisations). We work hard to ensure that ours is a culture where our people can be themselves, develop and be part of a forward-thinking team that makes brilliant things happen.

We are a member of PKF UKI, which is ranked 11th in Accountancy Age's 2022 ranking of the UK's largest accountancy firms. Membership of the PKF Global network, covering 150 countries, allows us to better support our clients both here in the UK and around the world, especially those with international and cross border interests.

Accounting

PKF-Francis Clark Chartered accountants & business advisers

You must be a second-year undergraduate pursuing a four-year degree, predicted 2:2, have 112 UCAS points, and hold GCSE Maths and English at grade 4/C or above.

You will support audits in small teams, visit client sites, prepare accounts, analyze data, and identify business risks while receiving training and gaining diverse experience in accountancy.

Accounting & Tax

Business, Operations & Strategy

Bristol

<div>
 <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>In a nutshell</b></h2>
 <p>Gain a head start in your career and join our audit and assurance team on a 12-month Industrial Placement. You’ll be provided with excellent training, alongside our first-year graduate trainees, to build on the knowledge and experiences you have already gained in the classroom. This will enable you to work across a variety of sectors, support a wide range of high-quality clients and build a great foundation for your future career in accountancy.</p>
 <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> What you'll be doing</b></h2>
 <p>One thing we can guarantee is that no two days will be the same. Every client is different, so you’ll be challenged with new opportunities daily. You’ll be supporting high-quality clients, from start-ups, AIM-listed companies, and inspirational not-for-profit organisations.</p>
 <p>In audit and assurance, you’ll regularly visit clients’ premises. You’ll be part of small project teams (typically 2-4 people) auditing a wide range of medium sized and large businesses, typically for one to two weeks at a time. This is a great way to learn and develop technical, commercial, and personal skills. You’ll identify key issues and risks facing our client businesses each year and use data analytics tools as part of ensuring information reported is accurate and reliable. You’ll also gain experience in preparing annual statutory accounts and tax calculations, as well as assessing forecasts and projections.</p>
 <p>Our hybrid working enables you to split your time between the office, home, and client sites. Whilst on placement with us you’ll attend the office frequently for formal training and on-the-job learning – and with our caring and open culture you’ll very quickly feel like a valued member of the team.</p><br>
 <p></p>
 <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> About You</b></h2>
 <p><b> </b>You’ll enjoy this opportunity if you like….</p>
 <ul>
  <li>Being analytical and methodical in your approach to work</li>
  <li>Working with numbers</li>
  <li>Solving problems</li>
  <li>Talking to people</li>
  <li>Becoming an expert</li>
  <li>Being a team player, surrounded by a fun and caring team</li>
 </ul><br>
 <p></p>
 <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Your development </b></h2>
 <p>In support for you achieving the skills and behaviours required to be a successful accountant, you’ll be trained alongside our first-year graduate intake and will work with our experienced professionals on real client projects.</p>
 <p>At the end of your placement, if all goes well and you have demonstrated the skills and qualities to be a successful accountant, you may be offered a place on one of our three-year graduate apprenticeship programmes to become a Chartered Accountant (ACA) to gain the prestigious ‘chartered’ status.</p>
 <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> What we’re looking for</b></h2>
 <p>You’ll be:</p>
 <ul>
  <li>A second-year undergraduate university student on a four-year degree completing a work placement in your third year</li>
  <li>Predicted 2:2 degree in any discipline</li>
  <li>Minimum of 112 UCAS points (obtained from three A Levels or equivalent excluding general studies)</li>
  <li>GCSE Maths and English at grade 4/grade C or above</li>
 </ul><br>
 <p></p>
 <p>We recruit on a rolling basis for our opportunities and consider applications as we receive them. We recommend applying ASAP as we close roles early if we receive enough applications to fill all our opportunities.</p><br>
 <p></p>
 <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Why work at PKF Francis Clark</b></h2>
 <p>As the largest firm of independent chartered accountants and business advisors in South West England, joining PKF Francis Clark brings opportunities to develop your career in a direction that interests you.</p>
 <p>Having celebrated our centenary in 2019, we’re a team of nearly 1,000 people, based across our offices in Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth, Poole, Salisbury, Southampton, Taunton, Torquay and Truro.</p>
 <p>Our culture is flexible and supportive, enabling you to be the best you can be. We work hard to ensure you can be yourself, develop and be part of a forward-thinking team that makes brilliant things happen. But don’t just take our word for it.</p>
 <p>PKF Francis Clark is certified as a Great Place to Work. In 2024, we climbed nine places to 24 out of 105 large organisations on the list of the UK’s Best Workplaces.</p>
 <p>We’re also ranked among the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women (33 out of 90 large organisations), Best Workplaces for Development (30 out of 100) and Best Workplace for Wellbeing (44 out of 100).</p>
 <p>Workplace culture experts Great Place to Work also highlighted PKF Francis Clark as a top achiever among the UK’s Best Workplaces in Consulting &amp; Professional Services.</p>
 <p>And in recognition of our outstanding training programmes for graduates, school leavers and career changers, we’ve been ranked among England’s Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers for two years running.</p>
 <p>Whilst we’re proudly independent, PKF Francis Clark is a member of the PKF Global family of firms – together we’re the 12th largest provider of accountancy services in the UK. Being part of a global community of business advisors in 150 countries provides opportunities to expand your horizons by connecting with PKF colleagues around the world.</p><br>
 <p></p>
 <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Your core benefits</b></h2>
 <div>
  <b> Financial benefits:</b><br>
  <ul>
   <li>Pension*</li>
   <li>Group life assurance - up to four times your core salary</li>
   <li>Group income protection</li>
   <li>Health cash plan to help cover the costs of everyday healthcare</li>
  </ul>
 </div>
 <div>
  <b> Health &amp; Wellbeing benefits:</b><br>
  <ul>
   <li>Option to buy 5 extra days holiday*</li>
   <li>Counselling and support for you and your immediate family</li>
   <li>Virtual GP for you and your immediate family</li>
   <li>Cycle to work*</li>
  </ul>
 </div>
 <div>
  <b> Other benefits:</b><br>
  <ul>
   <li>Medicash Extras providing you with shopping and gym discounts</li>
   <li>Bonuses for career and family milestones</li>
   <li>One volunteering day per year to support local organisations</li>
   <li>Emergency funding from the Francis Clark Charitable Foundation</li>
  </ul>
 </div>
 <div>
  Please note<br>
  <ul>
   <li>These benefits are provided via a salary exchange and are subject to employee’s post exchange hourly rate remaining above the national minimum wage</li>
  </ul>
 </div>
</div>


 In a nutshell
 Gain a head start in your career and join our audit and assurance team on a 12-month Industrial Placement. You’ll be provided with excellent training, alongside our first-year graduate trainees, to build on the knowledge and experiences you have already gained in the classroom. This will enable you to work across a variety of sectors, support a wide range of high-quality clients and build a great foundation for your future career in accountancy.
  What you'll be doing
 One thing we can guarantee is that no two days will be the same. Every client is different, so you’ll be challenged with new opportunities daily. You’ll be supporting high-quality clients, from start-ups, AIM-listed companies, and inspirational not-for-profit organisations.
 In audit and assurance, you’ll regularly visit clients’ premises. You’ll be part of small project teams (typically 2-4 people) auditing a wide range of medium sized and large businesses, typically for one to two weeks at a time. This is a great way to learn and develop technical, commercial, and personal skills. You’ll identify key issues and risks facing our client businesses each year and use data analytics tools as part of ensuring information reported is accurate and reliable. You’ll also gain experience in preparing annual statutory accounts and tax calculations, as well as assessing forecasts and projections.
 Our hybrid working enables you to split your time between the office, home, and client sites. Whilst on placement with us you’ll attend the office frequently for formal training and on-the-job learning – and with our caring and open culture you’ll very quickly feel like a valued member of the team.
 
  About You
  You’ll enjoy this opportunity if you like….
 
  Being analytical and methodical in your approach to work
  Working with numbers
  Solving problems
  Talking to people
  Becoming an expert
  Being a team player, surrounded by a fun and caring team
 
 
  Your development 
 In support for you achieving the skills and behaviours required to be a successful accountant, you’ll be trained alongside our first-year graduate intake and will work with our experienced professionals on real client projects.
 At the end of your placement, if all goes well and you have demonstrated the skills and qualities to be a successful accountant, you may be offered a place on one of our three-year graduate apprenticeship programmes to become a Chartered Accountant (ACA) to gain the prestigious ‘chartered’ status.
  What we’re looking for
 You’ll be:
 
  A second-year undergraduate university student on a four-year degree completing a work placement in your third year
  Predicted 2:2 degree in any discipline
  Minimum of 112 UCAS points (obtained from three A Levels or equivalent excluding general studies)
  GCSE Maths and English at grade 4/grade C or above
 
 
 We recruit on a rolling basis for our opportunities and consider applications as we receive them. We recommend applying ASAP as we close roles early if we receive enough applications to fill all our opportunities.
 
  Why work at PKF Francis Clark
 As the largest firm of independent chartered accountants and business advisors in South West England, joining PKF Francis Clark brings opportunities to develop your career in a direction that interests you.
 Having celebrated our centenary in 2019, we’re a team of nearly 1,000 people, based across our offices in Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth, Poole, Salisbury, Southampton, Taunton, Torquay and Truro.
 Our culture is flexible and supportive, enabling you to be the best you can be. We work hard to ensure you can be yourself, develop and be part of a forward-thinking team that makes brilliant things happen. But don’t just take our word for it.
 PKF Francis Clark is certified as a Great Place to Work. In 2024, we climbed nine places to 24 out of 105 large organisations on the list of the UK’s Best Workplaces.
 We’re also ranked among the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women (33 out of 90 large organisations), Best Workplaces for Development (30 out of 100) and Best Workplace for Wellbeing (44 out of 100).
 Workplace culture experts Great Place to Work also highlighted PKF Francis Clark as a top achiever among the UK’s Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services.
 And in recognition of our outstanding training programmes for graduates, school leavers and career changers, we’ve been ranked among England’s Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers for two years running.
 Whilst we’re proudly independent, PKF Francis Clark is a member of the PKF Global family of firms – together we’re the 12th largest provider of accountancy services in the UK. Being part of a global community of business advisors in 150 countries provides opportunities to expand your horizons by connecting with PKF colleagues around the world.
 
  Your core benefits
 
   Financial benefits:
  
   Pension*
   Group life assurance - up to four times your core salary
   Group income protection
   Health cash plan to help cover the costs of everyday healthcare
  
 
 
   Health & Wellbeing benefits:
  
   Option to buy 5 extra days holiday*
   Counselling and support for you and your immediate family
   Virtual GP for you and your immediate family
   Cycle to work*
  
 
 
   Other benefits:
  
   Medicash Extras providing you with shopping and gym discounts
   Bonuses for career and family milestones
   One volunteering day per year to support local organisations
   Emergency funding from the Francis Clark Charitable Foundation
  
 
 
  Please note
  
   These benefits are provided via a salary exchange and are subject to employee’s post exchange hourly rate remaining above the national minimum wage
  
 


12 month Industrial Placement - August 2025 start - PKF-Francis Clark Chartered accountants & business advisers

Francis Clark LLP

12 month Industrial Placement - August 2025 start

You must have proven professional services business development experience, exceptional communication skills, team coordination ability, multitasking under pressure, and a valid driving license with transport.

You will identify new client opportunities, manage a business development pipeline, oversee client portfolios, provide training, craft proposals, and attend networking events to build relationships.

Southampton

Salisbury

Exeter

Plymouth

<div>
 <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>In a nutshell</b></h2> 
 <p> Are you an ambitious business development professional looking for an exciting opportunity? As our business development manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in spearheading growth initiatives within a vibrant corporate market.</p> 
 <p><b> Unleash your potential:</b> opportunities abound across our region, with significant growth potential in Bristol, Bournemouth, Poole and Southampton</p> 
 <p><b> Collaborate with experts:</b> work closely with our tax, audit and corporate finance specialists to uncover fresh opportunities and forge new client connections</p> 
 <p><b> Enhance client relationships:</b> your involvement in stewarding key accounts will not only elevate service quality but also deepen client relationships</p> 
 <p><b> Be part of something great</b>: reporting direct to the chief marketing officer you will join our team of 17 BD/marketing specialists in a collaborative, fun and innovative environment</p> 
 <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> What you'll be doing day to day</b></h2> 
 <ul>
  <li>Working collaboratively with tax, audit and advisory partners, and in alignment with our growth areas you’ll identify and pursue potential new clients</li> 
  <li>Manage a business development pipeline and qualify opportunities/leads</li> 
  <li>Run BD and sector campaigns to gain meetings with prospects</li> 
  <li>Play a key role, alongside the relevant client engagement partners, in overseeing a small portfolio of important clients, ensuring their needs are met and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships</li> 
  <li>Explore, with client engagement partners, opportunities to offer additional services to existing clients</li> 
  <li>Provide training, coaching and mentorship to colleagues to enhance their relationship-building skills and ability to generate new business</li> 
  <li>Provide expert advice on crafting compelling proposals, setting competitive pricing strategies and create impactful pitch presentations</li> 
  <li>Use the CRM system to update contact details, the progress on relationship building activities and enquiries</li> 
  <li>Organise and run business development meetings with multidisciplinary teams</li> 
  <li>Attend external networking events and act as an ambassador of the firm</li> 
 </ul>
 <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About you</b></h2> 
 <p> To excel in this role, you’ll will:</p> 
 <ul> 
  <li>Have a proven significant experience of business development activities in professional services</li> 
  <li>Possess exceptional communication and influencing skills and have a natural ability to connect with others quickly</li> 
  <li>Have confidence in coordinating with various teams, engaging internal stakeholders and networking with external partners</li> 
  <li>Have the ability juggle multiple tasks simultaneously and be good under pressure</li> 
  <li>Be used to and keen to work in a team environment</li> 
  <li>Have a full driving licence and own transport.</li>
 </ul>
 <br> 
 <p></p> 
 <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Why work at PKF Francis Clark</b></h2> 
 <p> 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.</p> 
 <p> 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.</p> 
 <p> 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.</p> 
 <p> 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).</p>
 <br> 
 <p></p> 
 <p> We’ve also been ranked 46th out 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 among the UK’s Best Workplaces in Consulting &amp; Professional Services by workplace culture experts Great Place to Work.</p> 
 <p> And in recognition of our outstanding training programmes for graduates, school leavers and career changers, we’re ranked 28th among England’s Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers by the Department of Education and High Fliers Research.</p> 
 <p> 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.</p>
 <br> 
 <p></p> 
 <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Your core benefits</b></h2> 
 <div>
  <b> Financial benefits:</b>
  <br> 
  <ul>
   <li>Pension</li>
   <li>Group life assurance - up to four times your core salary</li>
   <li>Group income protection</li>
   <li>Health cash plan to help cover the costs of everyday healthcare</li>
  </ul>
 </div> 
 <div>
  <b> Health &amp; Wellbeing benefits:</b>
  <br> 
  <ul>
   <li>Option to buy 5 extra days holiday*</li>
   <li>Counselling and support for you and your immediate family</li>
   <li>Virtual GP for you and your immediate family</li>
   <li>Cycle to work*</li>
  </ul>
 </div> 
 <div>
  <b> Other benefits:</b>
  <br> 
  <ul>
   <li>Medicash Extras providing you with shopping and gym discounts</li>
   <li>Gifts for career and family milestones</li>
   <li>One volunteering day per year to support local organisations</li>
   <li>Emergency funding from the Francis Clark Charitable Foundation</li>
  </ul>
 </div> 
 <div>
   Please note
  <br> 
  <ul>
   <li>These benefits are provided via a salary exchange and are subject to employee’s post exchange hourly rate remaining above the national minimum wage.</li>
  </ul>
 </div>
</div>


 In a nutshell 
  Are you an ambitious business development professional looking for an exciting opportunity? As our business development manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in spearheading growth initiatives within a vibrant corporate market. 
  Unleash your potential: opportunities abound across our region, with significant growth potential in Bristol, Bournemouth, Poole and Southampton 
  Collaborate with experts: work closely with our tax, audit and corporate finance specialists to uncover fresh opportunities and forge new client connections 
  Enhance client relationships: your involvement in stewarding key accounts will not only elevate service quality but also deepen client relationships 
  Be part of something great: reporting direct to the chief marketing officer you will join our team of 17 BD/marketing specialists in a collaborative, fun and innovative environment 
  What you'll be doing day to day 
 
  Working collaboratively with tax, audit and advisory partners, and in alignment with our growth areas you’ll identify and pursue potential new clients 
  Manage a business development pipeline and qualify opportunities/leads 
  Run BD and sector campaigns to gain meetings with prospects 
  Play a key role, alongside the relevant client engagement partners, in overseeing a small portfolio of important clients, ensuring their needs are met and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships 
  Explore, with client engagement partners, opportunities to offer additional services to existing clients 
  Provide training, coaching and mentorship to colleagues to enhance their relationship-building skills and ability to generate new business 
  Provide expert advice on crafting compelling proposals, setting competitive pricing strategies and create impactful pitch presentations 
  Use the CRM system to update contact details, the progress on relationship building activities and enquiries 
  Organise and run business development meetings with multidisciplinary teams 
  Attend external networking events and act as an ambassador of the firm 
 
 About you 
  To excel in this role, you’ll will: 
  
  Have a proven significant experience of business development activities in professional services 
  Possess exceptional communication and influencing skills and have a natural ability to connect with others quickly 
  Have confidence in coordinating with various teams, engaging internal stakeholders and networking with external partners 
  Have the ability juggle multiple tasks simultaneously and be good under pressure 
  Be used to and keen to work in a team environment 
  Have a full driving licence and own transport.
 
  
  
  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 46th out 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 among the UK’s Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services by 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 28th among 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.
  
  
  Your core benefits 
 
   Financial benefits:
   
  
   Pension
   Group life assurance - up to four times your core salary
   Group income protection
   Health cash plan to help cover the costs of everyday healthcare
  
  
 
   Health & Wellbeing benefits:
   
  
   Option to buy 5 extra days holiday*
   Counselling and support for you and your immediate family
   Virtual GP for you and your immediate family
   Cycle to work*
  
  
 
   Other benefits:
   
  
   Medicash Extras providing you with shopping and gym discounts
   Gifts for career and family milestones
   One volunteering day per year to support local organisations
   Emergency funding from the Francis Clark Charitable Foundation
  
  
 
   Please note
   
  
   These benefits are provided via a salary exchange and are subject to employee’s post exchange hourly rate remaining above the national minimum wage.
  
 


Business Development Manager - PKF-Francis Clark Chartered accountants & business advisers

Business Development Manager

You need significant IT ops management experience, preferably in professional services, strong team leadership, knowledge of IT systems, governance, and compliance, plus excellent communication skills.

You will lead the IT team, manage systems and security, oversee budgeting and governance, report to leadership, handle vendor relations, and collaborate to improve departmental IT solutions.

Truro

<div>
 <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>In a nutshell</b></h2> 
 <p> Are you a highly experienced IT professional, with a passion for delivering excellent client service and an attention to detail for IT operations? Do you seek an environment where your innovative approach and strong leadership will make a real difference in continuously improving the impact of technology to a business?</p> 
 <p> This role is your chance to shine!</p> 
 <p> We constantly leverage the capabilities of technology that enhance our team’s efficiency. The rapid evolution of software and hardware solutions technology is having an increasing impact on the services we provide to clients. It is therefore vital that your knowledge, expertise and vision for the better use of technology enables our internal IT function to thrive.</p> 
 <p> The impact you’ll have, and therefore sense of achievement will be huge in this role.</p> 
 <p> Our IT Team provides support across all our office locations, but Exeter and Torquay would be where you’ll be expected to spend a proportion of your working week. There would be regular monthly trips to other offices such as Poole, Bristol and Truro to interact with members of the IT team and other key stakeholders. Our hybrid working approach will allow some working from home.</p> 
 <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> What you'll be doing day to day</b></h2> 
 <ul>
  <li>Lead, develop and motivate the IT Operations Team.</li> 
  <li>Support the COO and Board with your technology knowledge and guidance</li> 
  <li>Ensure the smooth operation of the company's IT systems, including hardware, software, and network infrastructure.</li> 
  <li>Deliver monthly IT operations reports across the firm and up to Board level.</li> 
  <li>Act as a lead on IT procurement and vendor management processes.</li> 
  <li>Strong financial IT governance and budgeting.</li> 
  <li>Be responsible for IT governance and work with Legal and data owners on data governance</li> 
  <li>Oversee IT security, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.</li> 
  <li>Maintain and develop IT policies and procedures, including provision of training, guidance, and support to end users.</li> 
  <li>Collaborating and knowledge sharing with other firms within the PKF network.</li> 
  <li>Develop proactive relationships and communicate with different department leaders and partners to understand their business challenges and work with your IT team to drive improvements.</li> 
 </ul>
 <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About you</b></h2> 
 <ul>
  <li>Significant experience in IT operations management and service delivery.</li> 
  <li>Experience of working in a professional services organisation would be advantageous.</li> 
  <li>Extensive team leadership and development experience.</li> 
  <li>Thorough working knowledge of IT systems and infrastructure.</li> 
  <li>Experience of IT systems development.</li> 
  <li>Experience of IT governance and compliance.</li> 
  <li>Strong communicator at all levels.</li> 
  <li>Willingness to travel and build relationships with senior people with varying IT capabilities.</li> 
 </ul>
 <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Why work at PKF Francis Clark</b></h2> 
 <p> 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.</p> 
 <p> 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.</p> 
 <p> 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.</p> 
 <p> 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).</p> 
 <p> We’ve also been ranked 46th out 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 among the UK’s Best Workplaces in Consulting &amp; Professional Services by workplace culture experts Great Place to Work.</p> 
 <p> And in recognition of our outstanding training programmes for graduates, school leavers and career changers, we’re ranked 28th among England’s Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers by the Department of Education and High Fliers Research.</p> 
 <p> 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.</p>
 <br> 
 <p></p> 
 <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Your core benefits</b></h2> 
 <div>
  <b> Financial benefits:</b>
  <br> 
  <ul>
   <li>Pension</li>
   <li>Group life assurance - up to four times your core salary</li>
   <li>Group income protection</li>
   <li>Health cash plan to help cover the costs of everyday healthcare</li>
  </ul>
 </div> 
 <div>
  <b> Health &amp; Wellbeing benefits:</b>
  <br> 
  <ul>
   <li>Private medical insurance</li>
   <li>Option to buy 5 extra days holiday*</li>
   <li>Counselling and support for you and your immediate family</li>
   <li>Virtual GP for you and your immediate family</li>
   <li>Cycle to work*</li>
  </ul>
 </div> 
 <div>
  <b> Other benefits:</b>
  <br> 
  <ul>
   <li>Medicash Extras providing you with shopping and gym discounts</li>
   <li>Gifts for career and family milestones</li>
   <li>One volunteering day per year to support local organisations</li>
   <li>Emergency funding from the Francis Clark Charitable Foundation</li>
   <li>Electric vehicle lease scheme*</li>
  </ul>
 </div> 
 <div>
   Please note
  <br> 
  <ul>
   <li>These benefits are provided via a salary exchange and are subject to employee’s post exchange hourly rate remaining above the national minimum wage.</li>
  </ul>
 </div>
</div>


 In a nutshell 
  Are you a highly experienced IT professional, with a passion for delivering excellent client service and an attention to detail for IT operations? Do you seek an environment where your innovative approach and strong leadership will make a real difference in continuously improving the impact of technology to a business? 
  This role is your chance to shine! 
  We constantly leverage the capabilities of technology that enhance our team’s efficiency. The rapid evolution of software and hardware solutions technology is having an increasing impact on the services we provide to clients. It is therefore vital that your knowledge, expertise and vision for the better use of technology enables our internal IT function to thrive. 
  The impact you’ll have, and therefore sense of achievement will be huge in this role. 
  Our IT Team provides support across all our office locations, but Exeter and Torquay would be where you’ll be expected to spend a proportion of your working week. There would be regular monthly trips to other offices such as Poole, Bristol and Truro to interact with members of the IT team and other key stakeholders. Our hybrid working approach will allow some working from home. 
  What you'll be doing day to day 
 
  Lead, develop and motivate the IT Operations Team. 
  Support the COO and Board with your technology knowledge and guidance 
  Ensure the smooth operation of the company's IT systems, including hardware, software, and network infrastructure. 
  Deliver monthly IT operations reports across the firm and up to Board level. 
  Act as a lead on IT procurement and vendor management processes. 
  Strong financial IT governance and budgeting. 
  Be responsible for IT governance and work with Legal and data owners on data governance 
  Oversee IT security, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning. 
  Maintain and develop IT policies and procedures, including provision of training, guidance, and support to end users. 
  Collaborating and knowledge sharing with other firms within the PKF network. 
  Develop proactive relationships and communicate with different department leaders and partners to understand their business challenges and work with your IT team to drive improvements. 
 
 About you 
 
  Significant experience in IT operations management and service delivery. 
  Experience of working in a professional services organisation would be advantageous. 
  Extensive team leadership and development experience. 
  Thorough working knowledge of IT systems and infrastructure. 
  Experience of IT systems development. 
  Experience of IT governance and compliance. 
  Strong communicator at all levels. 
  Willingness to travel and build relationships with senior people with varying IT capabilities. 
 
 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 46th out 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 among the UK’s Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services by 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 28th among 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.
  
  
  Your core benefits 
 
   Financial benefits:
   
  
   Pension
   Group life assurance - up to four times your core salary
   Group income protection
   Health cash plan to help cover the costs of everyday healthcare
  
  
 
   Health & Wellbeing benefits:
   
  
   Private medical insurance
   Option to buy 5 extra days holiday*
   Counselling and support for you and your immediate family
   Virtual GP for you and your immediate family
   Cycle to work*
  
  
 
   Other benefits:
   
  
   Medicash Extras providing you with shopping and gym discounts
   Gifts for career and family milestones
   One volunteering day per year to support local organisations
   Emergency funding from the Francis Clark Charitable Foundation
   Electric vehicle lease scheme*
  
  
 
   Please note
   
  
   These benefits are provided via a salary exchange and are subject to employee’s post exchange hourly rate remaining above the national minimum wage.
  
 


IT Operations Director - PKF-Francis Clark Chartered accountants & business advisers

IT Operations Director

You need ACA/ACCA (or equivalent), client management experience, strong technical skills in accounts/tax, team supervision, and excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.


You will monitor budgets, review documentation, provide tax and accounting advice, resolve issues, ensure quality standards, maintain client relationships, discuss findings with Partners, and identify service opportunities.

<div>
 <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>In a nutshell</b></h2> 
 <p> Join our Business Advisory (General Practice) team in Bristol as a Senior Manager. You’ll lead innovative and exciting client engagements, mentor talented professionals and be at the forefront of our ongoing growth. Enjoy a collaborative work environment, competitive reward and ample opportunities for professional growth via dedicated learning &amp; development programs</p> 
 <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> What you'll be doing day to day</b></h2> 
 <ul>
  <li>Monitoring performance in terms of budgets, time and expenses; reviewing working papers for accuracy and completeness; and delivering quality accounts and tax compliance services with minimal Partner input</li> 
  <li>Providing routine tax, accounting and general commercial advice to clients</li> 
  <li>Resolving accounting and tax problems as they arise</li> 
  <li>Ensuring that working papers, financial statements, tax returns and client files are prepared in accordance with the firm’s accepted standards</li> 
  <li>Continue the development of long-term professional relationships by communicating progress, problems, resolutions, financial information, tax activity and other business concerns to the client</li> 
  <li>Review with the engagement Partner significant findings that raise questions involving tax implications and possible tax planning opportunities</li> 
  <li>Identifying opportunities to sell additional services to existing clients</li> 
 </ul>
 <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About you</b></h2> 
 <ul>
  <li>ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent) or qualified by experience, with significant relevant experience in a similar role</li> 
  <li>Experience of managing a portfolio of clients and assisting partners in maintaining client relationships</li> 
  <li>Strong technical knowledge of accounts preparation and tax compliance</li> 
  <li>Proven background supervising a team of accounts staff</li> 
  <li>Organised, accurate, flexible and able to plan use of time efficiently</li> 
  <li>Strong interpersonal skills in dealing with both clients, team members and colleagues, with the aptitude to quickly build rapport</li> 
  <li>Excellent written and oral communication skills</li> 
 </ul>
 <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Why work at PKF Francis Clark</b></h2> 
 <p> 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.</p> 
 <p> 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.</p> 
 <p> 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.</p> 
 <p> 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).</p> 
 <p> We’ve also been ranked 46th out 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 among the UK’s Best Workplaces in Consulting &amp; Professional Services by workplace culture experts Great Place to Work.</p> 
 <p> And in recognition of our outstanding training programmes for graduates, school leavers and career changers, we’re ranked 28th among England’s Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers by the Department of Education and High Fliers Research.</p> 
 <p> 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.</p>
 <br> 
 <p></p> 
 <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Your core benefits</b></h2> 
 <div>
  <b> Financial benefits:</b>
  <br> 
  <ul>
   <li>Pension</li>
   <li>Group life assurance - up to four times your core salary</li>
   <li>Group income protection</li>
   <li>Health cash plan to help cover the costs of everyday healthcare</li>
  </ul>
 </div> 
 <div>
  <b> Health &amp; Wellbeing benefits:</b>
  <br> 
  <ul>
   <li>Option to buy 5 extra days holiday*</li>
   <li>Counselling and support for you and your immediate family</li>
   <li>Virtual GP for you and your immediate family</li>
   <li>Cycle to work*</li>
  </ul>
 </div> 
 <div>
  <b> Other benefits:</b>
  <br> 
  <ul>
   <li>Medicash Extras providing you with shopping and gym discounts</li>
   <li>Gifts for career and family milestones</li>
   <li>One volunteering day per year to support local organisations</li>
   <li>Emergency funding from the Francis Clark Charitable Foundation</li>
  </ul>
 </div> 
 <div>
   Please note
  <br> 
  <ul>
   <li>These benefits are provided via a salary exchange and are subject to employee’s post exchange hourly rate remaining above the national minimum wage.</li>
  </ul>
 </div>
</div>


 In a nutshell 
  Join our Business Advisory (General Practice) team in Bristol as a Senior Manager. You’ll lead innovative and exciting client engagements, mentor talented professionals and be at the forefront of our ongoing growth. Enjoy a collaborative work environment, competitive reward and ample opportunities for professional growth via dedicated learning & development programs 
  What you'll be doing day to day 
 
  Monitoring performance in terms of budgets, time and expenses; reviewing working papers for accuracy and completeness; and delivering quality accounts and tax compliance services with minimal Partner input 
  Providing routine tax, accounting and general commercial advice to clients 
  Resolving accounting and tax problems as they arise 
  Ensuring that working papers, financial statements, tax returns and client files are prepared in accordance with the firm’s accepted standards 
  Continue the development of long-term professional relationships by communicating progress, problems, resolutions, financial information, tax activity and other business concerns to the client 
  Review with the engagement Partner significant findings that raise questions involving tax implications and possible tax planning opportunities 
  Identifying opportunities to sell additional services to existing clients 
 
 About you 
 
  ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent) or qualified by experience, with significant relevant experience in a similar role 
  Experience of managing a portfolio of clients and assisting partners in maintaining client relationships 
  Strong technical knowledge of accounts preparation and tax compliance 
  Proven background supervising a team of accounts staff 
  Organised, accurate, flexible and able to plan use of time efficiently 
  Strong interpersonal skills in dealing with both clients, team members and colleagues, with the aptitude to quickly build rapport 
  Excellent written and oral communication skills 
 
 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 46th out 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 among the UK’s Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services by 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 28th among 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.
  
  
  Your core benefits 
 
   Financial benefits:
   
  
   Pension
   Group life assurance - up to four times your core salary
   Group income protection
   Health cash plan to help cover the costs of everyday healthcare
  
  
 
   Health & Wellbeing benefits:
   
  
   Option to buy 5 extra days holiday*
   Counselling and support for you and your immediate family
   Virtual GP for you and your immediate family
   Cycle to work*
  
  
 
   Other benefits:
   
  
   Medicash Extras providing you with shopping and gym discounts
   Gifts for career and family milestones
   One volunteering day per year to support local organisations
   Emergency funding from the Francis Clark Charitable Foundation
  
  
 
   Please note
   
  
   These benefits are provided via a salary exchange and are subject to employee’s post exchange hourly rate remaining above the national minimum wage.
  
 


Senior Manager - PKF-Francis Clark Chartered accountants & business advisers

Senior Manager

You must be proactive, organised, detail-oriented, and possess strong time management skills. Initiative and problem-solving abilities are essential for high-quality work both independently and in a team.

You will manage client on-boarding, support administrative tasks, maintain client data systems, assist in daily operations, ensure compliance, and contribute to departmental projects.

<div>
 <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>In a nutshell</b></h2> 
 <p> This role is perfect for an experienced administrator, who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment with a diverse range of responsibilities. No two days will ever be the same!</p>
 <br> 
 <p></p> 
 <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> What you'll be doing day to day</b></h2> 
 <ul>
  <li>Manage the Client On-Boarding processes in accordance with Anti-Money Laundering Legislation.</li> 
  <li>Support the delivery of an excellent client service through the provision of a variety of administrative tasks such as preparing letters and submitting key compliance documents to Financial Institutions.</li> 
  <li>Manage client data systems collaboratively with teams across the Firm.</li> 
  <li>Support the day-to-day operational running of the Professional Practices department through PA support to senior colleagues and attendance at workflow meetings.</li> 
  <li>Maintenance of quality management and risk compliance procedures.</li> 
  <li>Support in departmental projects</li> 
 </ul>
 <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About you</b></h2> 
 <p> In addition to your background working as an administrator in a professional environment, your exceptional communication skills, and the ability to adapt to suit the audiences you’ll be supporting, you’ll add value to the team with these skills:</p> 
 <ul> 
  <li>Proactive, efficient, organised and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.</li> 
  <li>Strong attention to detail and ownership for the delivery of high-quality work.</li> 
  <li>Excellent organisational skills with the ability to use own initiative and have problem-solving skills.</li> 
  <li>Effective time management skills and the ability to prioritise work.</li> 
 </ul>
 <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Why work at PKF Francis Clark</b></h2> 
 <p> 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.</p> 
 <p> 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.</p> 
 <p> 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.</p> 
 <p> 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).</p> 
 <p> We’ve also been ranked 46th out 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 among the UK’s Best Workplaces in Consulting &amp; Professional Services by workplace culture experts Great Place to Work.</p> 
 <p> And in recognition of our outstanding training programmes for graduates, school leavers and career changers, we’re ranked 28th among England’s Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers by the Department of Education and High Fliers Research.</p> 
 <p> 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.</p> 
 <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Your core benefits</b></h2> 
 <div>
  <b> Financial benefits:</b>
  <br> 
  <ul>
   <li>Pension</li>
   <li>Group life assurance - up to four times your core salary</li>
   <li>Group income protection</li>
   <li>Health cash plan to help cover the costs of everyday healthcare</li>
  </ul>
 </div> 
 <div>
  <b> Health &amp; Wellbeing benefits:</b>
  <br> 
  <ul>
   <li>Option to buy 5 extra days holiday*</li>
   <li>Counselling and support for you and your immediate family</li>
   <li>Virtual GP for you and your immediate family</li>
   <li>Cycle to work*</li>
  </ul>
 </div> 
 <div>
  <b> Other benefits:</b>
  <br> 
  <ul>
   <li>Medicash Extras providing you with shopping and gym discounts</li>
   <li>Gifts for career and family milestones</li>
   <li>One volunteering day per year to support local organisations</li>
   <li>Emergency funding from the Francis Clark Charitable Foundation</li>
  </ul>
 </div> 
 <div>
   Please note
  <br> 
  <ul>
   <li>These benefits are provided via a salary exchange and are subject to employee’s post exchange hourly rate remaining above the national minimum wage.</li>
  </ul>
 </div>
</div>


 In a nutshell 
  This role is perfect for an experienced administrator, who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment with a diverse range of responsibilities. No two days will ever be the same!
  
  
  What you'll be doing day to day 
 
  Manage the Client On-Boarding processes in accordance with Anti-Money Laundering Legislation. 
  Support the delivery of an excellent client service through the provision of a variety of administrative tasks such as preparing letters and submitting key compliance documents to Financial Institutions. 
  Manage client data systems collaboratively with teams across the Firm. 
  Support the day-to-day operational running of the Professional Practices department through PA support to senior colleagues and attendance at workflow meetings. 
  Maintenance of quality management and risk compliance procedures. 
  Support in departmental projects 
 
 About you 
  In addition to your background working as an administrator in a professional environment, your exceptional communication skills, and the ability to adapt to suit the audiences you’ll be supporting, you’ll add value to the team with these skills: 
  
  Proactive, efficient, organised and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. 
  Strong attention to detail and ownership for the delivery of high-quality work. 
  Excellent organisational skills with the ability to use own initiative and have problem-solving skills. 
  Effective time management skills and the ability to prioritise work. 
 
 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 46th out 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 among the UK’s Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services by 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 28th among 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. 
  Your core benefits 
 
   Financial benefits:
   
  
   Pension
   Group life assurance - up to four times your core salary
   Group income protection
   Health cash plan to help cover the costs of everyday healthcare
  
  
 
   Health & Wellbeing benefits:
   
  
   Option to buy 5 extra days holiday*
   Counselling and support for you and your immediate family
   Virtual GP for you and your immediate family
   Cycle to work*
  
  
 
   Other benefits:
   
  
   Medicash Extras providing you with shopping and gym discounts
   Gifts for career and family milestones
   One volunteering day per year to support local organisations
   Emergency funding from the Francis Clark Charitable Foundation
  
  
 
   Please note
   
  
   These benefits are provided via a salary exchange and are subject to employee’s post exchange hourly rate remaining above the national minimum wage.
  
 


PKF-Francis Clark Chartered accountants & business advisers

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