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PKF Smith Cooper is the home of PKF in the Midlands. Our clients are at the heart of everything we do, and it’s our job to help them thrive by creating successful, longstanding relationships.

The region’s leading firm of trusted accountants and business advisors, we work in unison with PKF member firms across the world, blending local expertise and extensive territorial knowledge to provide a full range of audit, accountancy, tax, and advisory services.

Accounting

PKF Smith Cooper

An award-winning accountancy and business advisory firm.

You need a 2:1 degree, strong A Level and GCSE results, interest in Tax, analytical skills, teamwork, attention to detail, and good communication. Microsoft Office proficiency is a plus.

You will assist in tax research, compliance, review client processes, prepare submissions, engage in client meetings, stay updated on tax laws, and contribute to presentations and reports.

People, HR & Administration

Accounting & Tax

Birmingham

Location: Birmingham Contract: Full-time (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday)   Salary: Competitive starting salary with increases at key milestones to qualification.  Reports to: Employment Tax Director If you are looking for a career where you can work closely with people while developing specialist and strategic knowledge, our Employment Tax Graduate Scheme could be the answer. Our graduate scheme is an opportunity to earn while you learn as you train to become a tax professional for a world-leading accounting and advisory brand. No prior experience or relevant degree required! Taxes are a fundamental part of business and navigating them correctly is crucial for our clients to achieve financial success. On our Employment Tax Graduate Scheme, you will develop the knowledge and experience needed to help businesses navigate the UK's increasingly complex tax system. You will gain experience in all areas of employment tax, from understanding evolving tax laws and regulations to providing strategic advice on minimising tax liabilities and optimising financial decisions. Your natural people skills and analytical thinking abilities will prove as important to your success in employment tax as the technical expertise you gain on the job and in the classroom. To kickstart your career in tax, apply to join our Employment Tax Graduate Scheme today. Job Description This role will give you the opportunity to make a tangible impact on our clients' financial success. This graduate scheme provides continuous learning opportunities as tax laws evolve, allowing you to stay at the forefront of the profession. You can expect to work in a collaborative environment, engage with diverse clients, and contribute to ethical and sustainable financial practices in a rapidly changing economic landscape. As a member of our Employment Tax Department, you will join us on an ATT/CTA training pathway where you’ll have the chance to gain a deep understanding of a variety of businesses across different sectors – from nationals through to start-ups. You’ll be equipped with valuable technical skills, broad commercial understanding, and in-depth knowledge of different industry sectors to help you achieve a Chartered Tax Advisor qualification. Throughout the scheme you will be fully supported so you can reach your full potential. Throughout our graduate scheme, you will receive the specialist support you need to reach your full potential in tax. With an ambitious and supportive team behind you, you will become a key player in delivering and developing our tax services as the service line grows alongside our wider practice. Click here to learn more about our Employment Tax services. Responsibilities * Collaborate with tax team members on a range of client projects, assisting in tax research, planning, and compliance activities * Reviewing client processes and provision of employees’ pay, expenses and benefits to ensure compliance with HMRC regulations * Preparing and submitting PAYE Settlement Agreement calculations to HMRC * Considering whether the employment status of consultants engaged on a self employed basis is correct * Implementing salary sacrifice arrangements * Advising on compliance of National Minimum Wage legislation * Assisting clients deal with a variety of HMRC Inspections * Engage in client meetings to gather necessary information, explain tax concepts, and address enquiries professionally * Stay updated on changes in tax laws and regulations and apply this knowledge to ensure clients' compliance and optimise their tax position * Contribute to the development of client presentations, reports, and proposals related to tax planning and consulting services * Take own initiative and be proactive to help the team * A want to understand the intricacies of tax rules/legislation to provide exceptional tax advice to clients Training And Development On our Employment Tax Graduate Scheme, you will benefit from exposure to a wide range of work with businesses of all sizes, many of them local to our offices. Our partners take a direct interest in the development and progression of our graduates. We aim to equip every graduate with the skills they need to become a future leader – our Managing Partner started out at PKF Smith Cooper as a graduate himself, so who knows what you could achieve through our graduate scheme! As an ICAEW, ATT and CTA Approved Training Employer, we are recognised for our high-quality training and development. Your skills and qualities:  * Any degree at 2:1 or above, with a strong academic record at A Level and GCSE.  * A genuine interest in pursuing a career in Tax.  * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.  * Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.  * Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.  * Ability to work collaboratively within a team and adapt to changing priorities.  * Proficiency in Microsoft Office is beneficial.  * Although a driving licence and car isn’t a requirement, it will be highly beneficial as you will need to travel to our different client sites.  * No prior experience required.  Why PKF Smith Cooper?  PKF Smith Cooper is the 12th largest accounting firm by UK fee income (Accountancy Age Top 50+50) and a member of global network PKF International. Through PKF, we operate in unison with member firms in 150 countries to share ideas, expertise and specialist resources for the benefit of our team and clients.  Our team of award-winning accountants and business advisors plan to double the size of our company within the next 5 years. As a fast-growing firm and accredited ICAEW and ACCA Approved Training Employer, we are passionate about developing ‘homegrown talent’ and can help you achieve your potential through our comprehensive training, development and progression programme.  We aim to equip every graduate with the skills to become a future leader – our very own managing partner started at PKF Smith Cooper as a graduate, so who knows what you could achieve through our graduate scheme!  Why Birmingham? The 2nd largest city in the UK, Birmingham offers a diverse culture and entertainment scene with plenty to see and do, from a shopping trip to the Bullring or a show at Birmingham Hippodrome. Birmingham has been the heart of innovation in the UK since the Industrial Revolution, and is full of growing industries, great career opportunities and well-connected transport links across the country What's in it for you?  Our benefits package has been shaped by our values and our people. Here are some of the perks you can expect as part of Team PKF Smith Cooper:  * A working environment that empowers you to perform at your best through our flexible working policy (subject to manager discretion) and dress for your diary scheme.  * Time to do what matters to you – 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays, the chance to purchase additional annual leave and your birthday off, on us.   * Prize draws 4 times a year to reward those who embrace our company values – win a spa day, AirPods or even a trip to Paris!  * A busy social calendar of team events, office activities and committees. From our monthly book club and Mental Health Committee to our legendary summer parties, there are lots of opportunities to get to know people away from your desk.  * Life doesn’t stop at the end of the working day and neither do our benefits. We offer life assurance, healthcare cashback and discounts on gym memberships and popular retailers including Tesco, River Island and Booking.com.  * Free personal finance and mortgage advice from our financial planning experts.  * Travel the world with PKF One Week More, which allows you to extend your holiday with a week of working abroad, and secondment opportunities in PKF offices worldwide.  How to apply  Apply now if you believe you have what we are looking for! Even if you do not tick 100% of the boxes, we encourage you to apply.  If you have any questions, please contact a member of the HR team by emailing recruitment@pkfsmithcooper.com or calling 01332 332021.   Work in recruitment? We only accept CVs from our partnered agencies and any unsolicited CVs will be ignored. If you would like to partner with us in the future, get in touch with our HR team via the contact details above.

Location: BirminghamContract: Full-time (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday)  Salary: Competitive starting salary with increases at key milestones to qualification. Reports to: Employment Tax DirectorIf you are looking for a career where you can work closely with people while developing specialist and strategic knowledge, our Employment Tax Graduate Scheme could be the answer. Our graduate scheme is an opportunity to earn while you learn as you train to become a tax professional for a world-leading accounting and advisory brand. No prior experience or relevant degree required!Taxes are a fundamental part of business and navigating them correctly is crucial for our clients to achieve financial success. On our Employment Tax Graduate Scheme, you will develop the knowledge and experience needed to help businesses navigate the UK's increasingly complex tax system. You will gain experience in all areas of employment tax, from understanding evolving tax laws and regulations to providing strategic advice on minimising tax liabilities and optimising financial decisions.Your natural people skills and analytical thinking abilities will prove as important to your success in employment tax as the technical expertise you gain on the job and in the classroom.To kickstart your career in tax, apply to join our Employment Tax Graduate Scheme today.Job DescriptionThis role will give you the opportunity to make a tangible impact on our clients' financial success. This graduate scheme provides continuous learning opportunities as tax laws evolve, allowing you to stay at the forefront of the profession. You can expect to work in a collaborative environment, engage with diverse clients, and contribute to ethical and sustainable financial practices in a rapidly changing economic landscape.As a member of our Employment Tax Department, you will join us on an ATT/CTA training pathway where you’ll have the chance to gain a deep understanding of a variety of businesses across different sectors – from nationals through to start-ups. You’ll be equipped with valuable technical skills, broad commercial understanding, and in-depth knowledge of different industry sectors to help you achieve a Chartered Tax Advisor qualification. Throughout the scheme you will be fully supported so you can reach your full potential.Throughout our graduate scheme, you will receive the specialist support you need to reach your full potential in tax. With an ambitious and supportive team behind you, you will become a key player in delivering and developing our tax services as the service line grows alongside our wider practice.Click here to learn more about our Employment Tax services.Responsibilities * Collaborate with tax team members on a range of client projects, assisting in tax research, planning, and compliance activities * Reviewing client processes and provision of employees’ pay, expenses and benefits to ensure compliance with HMRC regulations * Preparing and submitting PAYE Settlement Agreement calculations to HMRC * Considering whether the employment status of consultants engaged on a self employed basis is correct * Implementing salary sacrifice arrangements * Advising on compliance of National Minimum Wage legislation * Assisting clients deal with a variety of HMRC Inspections * Engage in client meetings to gather necessary information, explain tax concepts, and address enquiries professionally * Stay updated on changes in tax laws and regulations and apply this knowledge to ensure clients' compliance and optimise their tax position * Contribute to the development of client presentations, reports, and proposals related to tax planning and consulting services * Take own initiative and be proactive to help the team * A want to understand the intricacies of tax rules/legislation to provide exceptional tax advice to clients      Training And DevelopmentOn our Employment Tax Graduate Scheme, you will benefit from exposure to a wide range of work with businesses of all sizes, many of them local to our offices.Our partners take a direct interest in the development and progression of our graduates. We aim to equip every graduate with the skills they need to become a future leader – our Managing Partner started out at PKF Smith Cooper as a graduate himself, so who knows what you could achieve through our graduate scheme!As an ICAEW, ATT and CTA Approved Training Employer, we are recognised for our high-quality training and development.Your skills and qualities:  * Any degree at 2:1 or above, with a strong academic record at A Level and GCSE.  * A genuine interest in pursuing a career in Tax.  * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.  * Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.  * Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.  * Ability to work collaboratively within a team and adapt to changing priorities.  * Proficiency in Microsoft Office is beneficial.  * Although a driving licence and car isn’t a requirement, it will be highly beneficial as you will need to travel to our different client sites.  * No prior experience required.       Why PKF Smith Cooper? PKF Smith Cooper is the 12th largest accounting firm by UK fee income (Accountancy Age Top 50+50) and a member of global network PKF International. Through PKF, we operate in unison with member firms in 150 countries to share ideas, expertise and specialist resources for the benefit of our team and clients. Our team of award-winning accountants and business advisors plan to double the size of our company within the next 5 years. As a fast-growing firm and accredited ICAEW and ACCA Approved Training Employer, we are passionate about developing ‘homegrown talent’ and can help you achieve your potential through our comprehensive training, development and progression programme. We aim to equip every graduate with the skills to become a future leader – our very own managing partner started at PKF Smith Cooper as a graduate, so who knows what you could achieve through our graduate scheme! Why Birmingham?The 2nd largest city in the UK, Birmingham offers a diverse culture and entertainment scene with plenty to see and do, from a shopping trip to the Bullring or a show at Birmingham Hippodrome. Birmingham has been the heart of innovation in the UK since the Industrial Revolution, and is full of growing industries, great career opportunities and well-connected transport links across the countryWhat's in it for you? Our benefits package has been shaped by our values and our people. Here are some of the perks you can expect as part of Team PKF Smith Cooper:  * A working environment that empowers you to perform at your best through our flexible working policy (subject to manager discretion) and dress for your diary scheme.  * Time to do what matters to you – 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays, the chance to purchase additional annual leave and your birthday off, on us.   * Prize draws 4 times a year to reward those who embrace our company values – win a spa day, AirPods or even a trip to Paris!  * A busy social calendar of team events, office activities and committees. From our monthly book club and Mental Health Committee to our legendary summer parties, there are lots of opportunities to get to know people away from your desk.  * Life doesn’t stop at the end of the working day and neither do our benefits. We offer life assurance, healthcare cashback and discounts on gym memberships and popular retailers including Tesco, River Island and Booking.com.  * Free personal finance and mortgage advice from our financial planning experts.  * Travel the world with PKF One Week More, which allows you to extend your holiday with a week of working abroad, and secondment opportunities in PKF offices worldwide.       How to apply Apply now if you believe you have what we are looking for! Even if you do not tick 100% of the boxes, we encourage you to apply. If you have any questions, please contact a member of the HR team by emailing recruitment@pkfsmithcooper.com or calling 01332 332021.  Work in recruitment? We only accept CVs from our partnered agencies and any unsolicited CVs will be ignored. If you would like to partner with us in the future, get in touch with our HR team via the contact details above. 

Birmingham Graduate 2025 - Employment Tax - PKF Smith Cooper

&lt;strong&gt;Location:&lt;/strong&gt; Birmingham&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Contract:&lt;/strong&gt; Full-time (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday)  &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Salary:&lt;/strong&gt; Competitive starting salary with increases at key milestones to qualification. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Reports&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt; to:&lt;/strong&gt; Employment Tax Director&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;If you are looking for a career where you can work closely with people while developing specialist and strategic knowledge, our Employment Tax Graduate Scheme could be the answer. Our graduate scheme is an opportunity to earn while you learn as you train to become a tax professional for a world-leading accounting and advisory brand. &lt;strong&gt;No prior experience or relevant degree required!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Taxes are a fundamental part of business and navigating them correctly is crucial for our clients to achieve financial success. On our Employment Tax Graduate Scheme, you will develop the knowledge and experience needed to help businesses navigate the UK's increasingly complex tax system. You will gain experience in all areas of employment tax, from understanding evolving tax laws and regulations to providing strategic advice on minimising tax liabilities and optimising financial decisions.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Your natural people skills and analytical thinking abilities will prove as important to your success in employment tax as the technical expertise you gain on the job and in the classroom.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;To kickstart your career in tax, &lt;strong&gt;apply to join &lt;/strong&gt;our Employment Tax Graduate Scheme today.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Job Description&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;This role will give you the opportunity to make a tangible impact on our clients' financial success. This graduate scheme provides continuous learning opportunities as tax laws evolve, allowing you to stay at the forefront of the profession. You can expect to work in a collaborative environment, engage with diverse clients, and contribute to ethical and sustainable financial practices in a rapidly changing economic landscape.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;As a member of our Employment Tax Department, you will join us on an ATT/CTA training pathway where you’ll have the chance to gain a deep understanding of a variety of businesses across different sectors – from nationals through to start-ups. You’ll be equipped with valuable technical skills, broad commercial understanding, and in-depth knowledge of different industry sectors to help you achieve a Chartered Tax Advisor qualification. Throughout the scheme you will be fully supported so you can reach your full potential.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Throughout our graduate scheme, you will receive the specialist support you need to reach your full potential in tax. With an ambitious and supportive team behind you, you will become a key player in delivering and developing our tax services as the service line grows alongside our wider practice.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Click here to learn more about our Employment Tax services.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Responsibilities&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Collaborate with tax team members on a range of client projects, assisting in tax research, planning, and compliance activities&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Reviewing client processes and provision of employees’ pay, expenses and benefits to ensure compliance with HMRC regulations&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Preparing and submitting PAYE Settlement Agreement calculations to HMRC&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Considering whether the employment status of consultants engaged on a self employed basis is correct&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Implementing salary sacrifice arrangements&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Advising on compliance of National Minimum Wage legislation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Assisting clients deal with a variety of HMRC Inspections&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Engage in client meetings to gather necessary information, explain tax concepts, and address enquiries professionally&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Stay updated on changes in tax laws and regulations and apply this knowledge to ensure clients' compliance and optimise their tax position&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Contribute to the development of client presentations, reports, and proposals related to tax planning and consulting services&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Take own initiative and be proactive to help the team&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A want to understand the intricacies of tax rules/legislation to provide exceptional tax advice to clients&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Training And Development&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;On our Employment Tax Graduate Scheme, you will benefit from exposure to a wide range of work with businesses of all sizes, many of them local to our offices.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Our partners take a direct interest in the development and progression of our graduates. We aim to equip every graduate with the skills they need to become a future leader – our Managing Partner started out at PKF Smith Cooper as a graduate himself, so who knows what you could achieve through our graduate scheme!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;As an ICAEW, ATT and CTA Approved Training Employer, we are recognised for our high-quality training and development.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Your skills and qualities:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Any degree at 2:1 or above, with a strong academic record at A Level and GCSE.  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A genuine interest in pursuing a career in Tax.  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ability to work collaboratively within a team and adapt to changing priorities.  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Proficiency in Microsoft Office is beneficial.  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Although a driving licence and car isn’t a requirement, it will be highly beneficial as you will need to travel to our different client sites.  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; No prior experience required.  &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Why PKF Smith Cooper?&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;PKF Smith Cooper is the 12th largest accounting firm by UK fee income (Accountancy Age Top 50+50) and a member of global network PKF International. Through PKF, we operate in unison with member firms in 150 countries to share ideas, expertise and specialist resources for the benefit of our team and clients. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Our team of award-winning accountants and business advisors plan to double the size of our company within the next 5 years. As a fast-growing firm and accredited ICAEW and ACCA Approved Training Employer, we are passionate about developing ‘homegrown talent’ and can help you achieve your potential through our comprehensive training, development and progression programme. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We aim to equip every graduate with the skills to become a future leader – our very own managing partner started at PKF Smith Cooper as a graduate, so who knows what you could achieve through our graduate scheme! &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Why Birmingham?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The 2nd largest city in the UK, Birmingham offers a diverse culture and entertainment scene with plenty to see and do, from a shopping trip to the Bullring or a show at Birmingham Hippodrome. Birmingham has been the heart of innovation in the UK since the Industrial Revolution, and is full of growing industries, great career opportunities and well-connected transport links across the country&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What's in it for you?&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Our benefits package has been shaped by our values and our people. Here are some of the perks you can expect as part of Team PKF Smith Cooper: &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;A working environment that empowers you to perform at your best through our flexible working policy (subject to manager discretion) and dress for your diary scheme.  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Time to do what matters to you – 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays, the chance to purchase additional annual leave and your birthday off, on us.   &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Prize draws 4 times a year to reward those who embrace our company values – win a spa day, AirPods or even a trip to Paris!  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A busy social calendar of team events, office activities and committees. From our monthly book club and Mental Health Committee to our legendary summer parties, there are lots of opportunities to get to know people away from your desk.  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Life doesn’t stop at the end of the working day and neither do our benefits. We offer life assurance, healthcare cashback and discounts on gym memberships and popular retailers including Tesco, River Island and Booking.com.  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Free personal finance and mortgage advice from our financial planning experts.  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Travel the world with PKF One Week More, which allows you to extend your holiday with a week of working abroad, and secondment opportunities in PKF offices worldwide.  &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How to apply&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Apply now if you believe you have what we are looking for! Even if you do not tick 100% of the boxes, we encourage you to apply. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;If you have any questions, please contact a member of the HR team by emailing recruitment@pkfsmithcooper.com or calling 01332 332021.  &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Work in recruitment? We only accept CVs from our partnered agencies and any unsolicited CVs will be ignored. If you would like to partner with us in the future, get in touch with our HR team via the contact details above. 

Birmingham Graduate 2025 - Employment Tax

You should have a 2:1 degree, strong A Level and GCSE results, interest in M&A, analytical skills, effective communication, attention to detail, teamwork ability, and Microsoft Office proficiency.

You will analyze financial performance, value private companies, research sectors, write Information Memoranda, and manage transaction processes with various stakeholders.

Banking & Finance

Derby

Location: Derby and Nottingham Contract: Full-time (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday)   Salary: Competitive starting salary with increases at key milestones to qualification, with a transparent CF bonus scheme.   Reports to: Corporate Finance Manager  If you are a graduate or soon-to-be, our Corporate Finance Graduate Scheme is your gateway into a people-focused career with significant earning potential, bringing you new challenges and learning opportunities along the way. No prior experience in accounting or a specific degree is required!  Our Corporate Finance Graduate Scheme could be the start of your journey to becoming an expert business strategist and dealmaker as part of one of the most active dealmaking teams in the UK. Our Corporate Finance team specialise in mergers and acquisitions (M&A). We make an impact by advising our clients on buying, selling, and raising growth finance for their businesses. We are a market-leading firm, ranking as one of the 7th largest firms nationally with 161 deals in 2022 worth £2.3bn. Our deals range in value, typically from £1m to £50m.  We are a highly experienced award-winning team that provides high-intensity deal management. Corporate Finance is all about combining a wide range of advisory skills to achieve the right solution for our clients. To achieve this, your role will involve researching markets, deal marketing, people skills, commercial awareness, and financial analysis. Click here to learn more about our Corporate Finance services. Responsibilities * Analysing financial performance  * Undertaking valuation of private companies  * Researching sectors to identify buyers or acquisition targets and communicating with them  * Detailed investigation into client businesses to fully understand value drivers, risks and opportunities  * Writing Information Memoranda to solicit offers, and advising on business plans to raise funds  * Assisting in the project management of transaction processes, including liaison with other financial advisers, solicitors, funders and clients You Can Expect To * Build your commercial acumen by working with clients from a variety of different sectors * Enhance your network within the Midlands M&A professional community with regular interactions and marketing events * Gain a high level of experience in dealing with clients from an early stage whilst being actively involved in all aspects of a transaction from the initial pitch stage and being a key member of the deal team to deliver a successful transaction for our clients * Assisting the Corporate Finance leadership team on wider team initiatives * Develop your skills through informal and formal training, including bespoke training courses Training and development Training with a firm like PKF Smith Cooper offers you depth and variety in your client assignments. Our graduates benefit from exposure to a wide range of work with businesses of all sizes, many of them local to our offices. Our partners take a direct interest in the development and progression of our graduates. We aim to equip every graduate with the skills they need to become a future leader – our Managing Partner started out at PKF Smith Cooper as a graduate himself, so who knows what you could achieve through our graduate scheme! As an ICAEW and ACCA Approved Training Employer, we are recognised for our high-quality training and development. As part of the graduate program, you have the opportunity to obtain your ACA qualification through a leading training provider. Additionally, you will have the benefit of studying alongside other trainees from different departments within the firm. Your skills and qualities:  * Any degree at 2:1 or above, with a strong academic record at A Level and GCSE.  * A genuine interest in pursuing a career in mergers and acquisitions.   * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.  * Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.  * Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.  * Ability to work collaboratively within a team and adapt to changing priorities.  * Proficiency in Microsoft Office is beneficial.  * Although a driving licence and car isn’t a requirement, it will be highly beneficial as you will need to travel to our different client sites.  * No prior experience required.  Why PKF Smith Cooper?  Through our membership with PKF International – a network of legally independent accounting firms and 12th largest network here in the UK. Through PKF, we operate in unison with member firms in 150 countries to share ideas, expertise and specialist resources for the benefit of our team and clients. Our team of award-winning accountants and business advisors plan to double the size of our company within the next 5 years. As a fast-growing firm and accredited ICAEW and ACCA Approved Training Employer, we are passionate about developing ‘homegrown talent’ and can help you achieve your potential through our comprehensive training, development and progression programme.  We aim to equip every graduate with the skills to become a future leader – our very own managing partner started at PKF Smith Cooper as a graduate, so who knows what you could achieve through our graduate scheme!  Why the East Midlands? Known for its history of industrial innovation, the East Midlands is now a hub of culture, entertainment and sport. Our Derby and Nottingham teams enjoy the best of both city and rural life, with the Peak District right around the corner from the buzz of the cities. Well connected by bus, tram and train, you are never far away from something to experience in the East Midlands and beyond. What's in it for you?  Our benefits package has been shaped by our values and our people. Here are some of the perks you can expect as part of Team PKF Smith Cooper:  * A working environment that empowers you to perform at your best through our flexible working policy (subject to manager discretion) and dress for your diary scheme.  * Time to do what matters to you – 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays, the chance to purchase additional annual leave and your birthday off, on us.   * Prize draws 4 times a year to reward those who embrace our company values – win a spa day, AirPods or even a trip to Paris!  * A busy social calendar of team events, office activities and committees. From our monthly book club and Mental Health Committee to our legendary summer parties, there are lots of opportunities to get to know people away from your desk.  * Life doesn’t stop at the end of the working day and neither do our benefits. We offer life assurance, healthcare cashback and discounts on gym memberships and popular retailers including Tesco, River Island and Booking.com.  * Free personal finance and mortgage advice from our financial planning experts.  * Travel the world with PKF One Week More, which allows you to extend your holiday with a week of working abroad, and secondment opportunities in PKF offices worldwide.  How to apply  Apply now if you believe you have what we are looking for! Even if you do not tick 100% of the boxes, we encourage you to apply.  For advice and resources to guide you through your application process, check out our Employability Hub which is full of useful tips from our hiring managers. Should you have any questions, please contact a member of the People team - email recruitment@pkfsmithcooper.com or call 01332 332021 Work in recruitment? We only accept CVs from our partnered agencies and any unsolicited CVs will be ignored. If you would like to partner with us in the future, get in touch with our HR team via the contact details above.

Location: Derby and NottinghamContract: Full-time (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday)  Salary: Competitive starting salary with increases at key milestones to qualification, with a transparent CF bonus scheme.  Reports to: Corporate Finance Manager If you are a graduate or soon-to-be, our Corporate Finance Graduate Scheme is your gateway into a people-focused career with significant earning potential, bringing you new challenges and learning opportunities along the way. No prior experience in accounting or a specific degree is required! Our Corporate Finance Graduate Scheme could be the start of your journey to becoming an expert business strategist and dealmaker as part of one of the most active dealmaking teams in the UK.Our Corporate Finance team specialise in mergers and acquisitions (M&A). We make an impact by advising our clients on buying, selling, and raising growth finance for their businesses. We are a market-leading firm, ranking as one of the 7th largest firms nationally with 161 deals in 2022 worth £2.3bn. Our deals range in value, typically from £1m to £50m. We are a highly experienced award-winning team that provides high-intensity deal management. Corporate Finance is all about combining a wide range of advisory skills to achieve the right solution for our clients. To achieve this, your role will involve researching markets, deal marketing, people skills, commercial awareness, and financial analysis.Click here to learn more about our Corporate Finance services.Responsibilities * Analysing financial performance  * Undertaking valuation of private companies  * Researching sectors to identify buyers or acquisition targets and communicating with them  * Detailed investigation into client businesses to fully understand value drivers, risks and opportunities  * Writing Information Memoranda to solicit offers, and advising on business plans to raise funds  * Assisting in the project management of transaction processes, including liaison with other financial advisers, solicitors, funders and clients      You Can Expect To * Build your commercial acumen by working with clients from a variety of different sectors * Enhance your network within the Midlands M&A professional community with regular interactions and marketing events * Gain a high level of experience in dealing with clients from an early stage whilst being actively involved in all aspects of a transaction from the initial pitch stage and being a key member of the deal team to deliver a successful transaction for our clients * Assisting the Corporate Finance leadership team on wider team initiatives * Develop your skills through informal and formal training, including bespoke training courses      Training and developmentTraining with a firm like PKF Smith Cooper offers you depth and variety in your client assignments. Our graduates benefit from exposure to a wide range of work with businesses of all sizes, many of them local to our offices.Our partners take a direct interest in the development and progression of our graduates. We aim to equip every graduate with the skills they need to become a future leader – our Managing Partner started out at PKF Smith Cooper as a graduate himself, so who knows what you could achieve through our graduate scheme!As an ICAEW and ACCA Approved Training Employer, we are recognised for our high-quality training and development. As part of the graduate program, you have the opportunity to obtain your ACA qualification through a leading training provider. Additionally, you will have the benefit of studying alongside other trainees from different departments within the firm.Your skills and qualities:  * Any degree at 2:1 or above, with a strong academic record at A Level and GCSE.  * A genuine interest in pursuing a career in mergers and acquisitions.   * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.  * Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.  * Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.  * Ability to work collaboratively within a team and adapt to changing priorities.  * Proficiency in Microsoft Office is beneficial.  * Although a driving licence and car isn’t a requirement, it will be highly beneficial as you will need to travel to our different client sites.  * No prior experience required.       Why PKF Smith Cooper? Through our membership with PKF International – a network of legally independent accounting firms and 12th largest network here in the UK. Through PKF, we operate in unison with member firms in 150 countries to share ideas, expertise and specialist resources for the benefit of our team and clients.Our team of award-winning accountants and business advisors plan to double the size of our company within the next 5 years. As a fast-growing firm and accredited ICAEW and ACCA Approved Training Employer, we are passionate about developing ‘homegrown talent’ and can help you achieve your potential through our comprehensive training, development and progression programme. We aim to equip every graduate with the skills to become a future leader – our very own managing partner started at PKF Smith Cooper as a graduate, so who knows what you could achieve through our graduate scheme! Why the East Midlands?Known for its history of industrial innovation, the East Midlands is now a hub of culture, entertainment and sport. Our Derby and Nottingham teams enjoy the best of both city and rural life, with the Peak District right around the corner from the buzz of the cities. Well connected by bus, tram and train, you are never far away from something to experience in the East Midlands and beyond.What's in it for you? Our benefits package has been shaped by our values and our people. Here are some of the perks you can expect as part of Team PKF Smith Cooper:  * A working environment that empowers you to perform at your best through our flexible working policy (subject to manager discretion) and dress for your diary scheme.  * Time to do what matters to you – 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays, the chance to purchase additional annual leave and your birthday off, on us.   * Prize draws 4 times a year to reward those who embrace our company values – win a spa day, AirPods or even a trip to Paris!  * A busy social calendar of team events, office activities and committees. From our monthly book club and Mental Health Committee to our legendary summer parties, there are lots of opportunities to get to know people away from your desk.  * Life doesn’t stop at the end of the working day and neither do our benefits. We offer life assurance, healthcare cashback and discounts on gym memberships and popular retailers including Tesco, River Island and Booking.com.  * Free personal finance and mortgage advice from our financial planning experts.  * Travel the world with PKF One Week More, which allows you to extend your holiday with a week of working abroad, and secondment opportunities in PKF offices worldwide.       How to apply Apply now if you believe you have what we are looking for! Even if you do not tick 100% of the boxes, we encourage you to apply. For advice and resources to guide you through your application process, check out our Employability Hub which is full of useful tips from our hiring managers. Should you have any questions, please contact a member of the People team - email recruitment@pkfsmithcooper.com or call 01332 332021Work in recruitment? We only accept CVs from our partnered agencies and any unsolicited CVs will be ignored. If you would like to partner with us in the future, get in touch with our HR team via the contact details above. 

Derby and Nottingham Graduate 2025 - Corporate Finance - PKF Smith Cooper

&lt;strong&gt;Location:&lt;/strong&gt; Derby and Nottingham&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Contract:&lt;/strong&gt; Full-time (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday)  &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Salary:&lt;/strong&gt; Competitive starting salary with increases at key milestones to qualification, with a transparent CF bonus scheme.  &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Reports&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt; to:&lt;/strong&gt; Corporate Finance Manager &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;If you are a graduate or soon-to-be, our Corporate Finance Graduate Scheme is your gateway into a people-focused career with significant earning potential, bringing you new challenges and learning opportunities along the way. &lt;strong&gt;No prior experience&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt; in accounting&lt;/strong&gt; or a&lt;strong&gt; specific degree &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;is required!&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Our Corporate Finance Graduate Scheme could be the start of your journey to becoming an expert business strategist and dealmaker as part of one of the most active dealmaking teams in the UK.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Our Corporate Finance team specialise in mergers and acquisitions (M&amp;amp;A). We make an impact by advising our clients on buying, selling, and raising growth finance for their businesses. We are a market-leading firm, ranking as one of the 7th largest firms nationally with 161 deals in 2022 worth £2.3bn. Our deals range in value, typically from £1m to £50m. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We are a highly experienced award-winning team that provides high-intensity deal management. Corporate Finance is all about combining a wide range of advisory skills to achieve the right solution for our clients. To achieve this, your role will involve researching markets, deal marketing, people skills, commercial awareness, and financial analysis.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Click here to learn more about our Corporate Finance services.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Responsibilities&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Analysing financial performance  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Undertaking valuation of private companies  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Researching sectors to identify buyers or acquisition targets and communicating with them  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Detailed investigation into client businesses to fully understand value drivers, risks and opportunities  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Writing Information Memoranda to solicit offers, and advising on business plans to raise funds  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Assisting in the project management of transaction processes, including liaison with other financial advisers, solicitors, funders and clients &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;You Can Expect To&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Build your commercial acumen by working with clients from a variety of different sectors &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Enhance your network within the Midlands M&amp;amp;A professional community with regular interactions and marketing events &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Gain a high level of experience in dealing with clients from an early stage whilst being actively involved in all aspects of a transaction from the initial pitch stage and being a key member of the deal team to deliver a successful transaction for our clients &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Assisting the Corporate Finance leadership team on wider team initiatives &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Develop your skills through informal and formal training, including bespoke training courses &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;Training and development&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Training with a firm like PKF Smith Cooper offers you depth and variety in your client assignments. Our graduates benefit from exposure to a wide range of work with businesses of all sizes, many of them local to our offices.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Our partners take a direct interest in the development and progression of our graduates. We aim to equip every graduate with the skills they need to become a future leader – our Managing Partner started out at PKF Smith Cooper as a graduate himself, so who knows what you could achieve through our graduate scheme!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;As an ICAEW and ACCA Approved Training Employer, we are recognised for our high-quality training and development. As part of the graduate program, you have the opportunity to obtain your ACA qualification through a leading training provider. Additionally, you will have the benefit of studying alongside other trainees from different departments within the firm.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Your skills and qualities: &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Any degree at 2:1 or above, with a strong academic record at A Level and GCSE.  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A genuine interest in pursuing a career in mergers and acquisitions.   &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ability to work collaboratively within a team and adapt to changing priorities.  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Proficiency in Microsoft Office is beneficial.  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Although a driving licence and car isn’t a requirement, it will be highly beneficial as you will need to travel to our different client sites.  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; No prior experience required.  &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;Why PKF Smith Cooper? &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Through our membership with PKF International – a network of legally independent accounting firms and 12&lt;em&gt;th&lt;/em&gt; largest network here in the UK. Through PKF, we operate in unison with member firms in 150 countries to share ideas, expertise and specialist resources for the benefit of our team and clients.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Our team of award-winning accountants and business advisors plan to double the size of our company within the next 5 years. As a fast-growing firm and accredited ICAEW and ACCA Approved Training Employer, we are passionate about developing ‘homegrown talent’ and can help you achieve your potential through our comprehensive training, development and progression programme. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We aim to equip every graduate with the skills to become a future leader – our very own managing partner started at PKF Smith Cooper as a graduate, so who knows what you could achieve through our graduate scheme! &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Why the East Midlands?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Known for its history of industrial innovation, the East Midlands is now a hub of culture, entertainment and sport. Our Derby and Nottingham teams enjoy the best of both city and rural life, with the Peak District right around the corner from the buzz of the cities. Well connected by bus, tram and train, you are never far away from something to experience in the East Midlands and beyond.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What's in it for you?  &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Our benefits package has been shaped by our values and our people. Here are some of the perks you can expect as part of Team PKF Smith Cooper: &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;A working environment that empowers you to perform at your best through our flexible working policy (subject to manager discretion) and dress for your diary scheme.  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Time to do what matters to you – 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays, the chance to purchase additional annual leave and your birthday off, on us.   &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Prize draws 4 times a year to reward those who embrace our company values – win a spa day, AirPods or even a trip to Paris!  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A busy social calendar of team events, office activities and committees. From our monthly book club and Mental Health Committee to our legendary summer parties, there are lots of opportunities to get to know people away from your desk.  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Life doesn’t stop at the end of the working day and neither do our benefits. We offer life assurance, healthcare cashback and discounts on gym memberships and popular retailers including Tesco, River Island and Booking.com.  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Free personal finance and mortgage advice from our financial planning experts.  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Travel the world with PKF One Week More, which allows you to extend your holiday with a week of working abroad, and secondment opportunities in PKF offices worldwide.  &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How to apply&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Apply now if you believe you have what we are looking for! Even if you do not tick 100% of the boxes, we encourage you to apply. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;For advice and resources to guide you through your application process, check out our Employability Hub which is full of useful tips from our hiring managers. Should you have any questions, please contact a member of the People team - email recruitment@pkfsmithcooper.com or call 01332 332021&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Work in recruitment? We only accept CVs from our partnered agencies and any unsolicited CVs will be ignored. If you would like to partner with us in the future, get in touch with our HR team via the contact details above. 

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