In a nutshell
Whichever way you choose to read this job ad we're flexible - and so are our working hours!
You may be a part qualified/finalist or qualified Audit professional who is looking to work with bigger, more interesting clients or looking for a supportive culture - our 200+ strong audit team members are supported, challenged and encouraged to pursue their own career ambitions.
Long term, you'll receive ongoing support to progress to a manager, director even up to partner level (if this is part of your career plan). A team of internal experts offer a comprehensive, bespoke training programme and provide technical and practical skills, which continues after you've qualified.
Our structured leadership programmes have proven to be successful over many years from our inhouse Learning & Development team - last year we had 10x internal partner promotions!
Juggling a job and life outside of work is important, and you will be able to do that here. We are one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Wellbeing by Great Place to Work and ensure that our employees have a good work/life balance.
Our Truro team work as one; everyone is always there to help each other. You'll be made to feel welcome from your first day.
What you'll be doing day to day
You'll work with a diverse client portfolio of commercial businesses from owner-managed businesses to listed entities and other corporate clients:
1. Plan and complete statutory audits of corporate clients, both on-site and in the office
2. Lead the audit team on-site and ensure all audit procedures are followed
3. Supervise and support the work of junior team members
4. Real contact time with developing relationships and liaising with people on the client side, including non-accounts employees
5. Produce work for Manager and/or Partner review
6. Highlight technical or client-specific issues and provide possible solutions where required
About you
Your clear communication and strong rapport building skills will be crucial for team-working and delivering excellent client service:
1. ACA/ ACCA qualified (or equivalent) or part-qualified with relevant experience
2. Experience in using automated audit software and computer-based accounts and tax compilation programmes
3. Organised and able to plan your own time efficiently
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.
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.
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).
Your core 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.
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