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12 month Industrial Placement - August 2025 start

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PKF-Francis Clark Chartered accountants & business advisers

6d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Accounting & Tax
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Bristol

AI generated summary

  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • 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.

FAQs

What is the duration of the industrial placement?

The industrial placement is for 12 months, starting in August 2025.

Who is eligible to apply for the placement?

The placement is open to second-year undergraduate university students on a four-year degree who are completing a work placement in their third year.

What are the minimum academic requirements for applicants?

Applicants should have a predicted degree of 2:2 in any discipline and a minimum of 112 UCAS points from three A Levels or equivalent, excluding general studies. They must also have GCSE Maths and English at grade 4/grade C or above.

What kind of training will I receive during the placement?

You will receive excellent training alongside first-year graduate trainees and work with experienced professionals on real client projects to develop the necessary skills to be a successful accountant.

Are there opportunities for advancement after the placement?

Yes, if you demonstrate the skills and qualities needed, you may be offered a place on one of the three-year graduate apprenticeship programmes to become a Chartered Accountant (ACA).

How does the hybrid working model work?

The hybrid working model allows you to split your time between the office, home, and client sites. You will frequently attend the office for formal training and on-the-job learning.

What types of clients will I be working with?

You will support a variety of high-quality clients, including start-ups, AIM-listed companies, and not-for-profit organisations.

Is there a formal application process for this placement?

Yes, applications are considered on a rolling basis, and it is recommended to apply as soon as possible as roles may close early if enough applications are received.

What are the core benefits of this position?

Core benefits include financial benefits such as a pension, group life assurance, income protection, and a health cash plan, as well as health and wellbeing benefits and other perks, such as shopping and gym discounts.

What is the company culture like at PKF Francis Clark?

The company culture at PKF Francis Clark is flexible and supportive, emphasizing team collaboration and personal development. It has been recognized as a Great Place to Work and has received accolades for its workplace environment.

PKF-Francis Clark Chartered accountants & business advisers

Accounting
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1919
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

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.