Location: Derby
Contract: Full-time (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday)
Salary: Competitive starting salary with increases at key milestones to qualification.
Reports to: Business Services Manager
Earn as you learn on our Business Services Graduate Scheme, as you work and study your way to becoming a successful qualified accountant for the global accounting and advisory brand PKF. No previous accounting experience or maths-related degree is required!
Accounting is so much more than crunching numbers – it involves building relationships and using your natural problem-solving skills to deliver expert insights that help people make smarter financial decisions.
You can make a real difference to the people and businesses behind the figures. Working in an ambitious and industry-leading Business Services team, you will help a diverse range of clients across the Midlands achieve their financial goals and, ultimately, long-term success.
Forget the stereotype that working in accounts is boring – our fun and social workplace culture makes sure that life at PKF Smith Cooper is anything but. With regular events and activities plus our very own social committee, we know how to have a good time!
We are proud to champion the growth of our team members, from graduates right through to company partners. Whatever your accounting career ambitions, we can make them happen. As well as receiving on-the-job training and support from your team, PKF Smith Cooper offers a variety of professional development and progression opportunities.
For a varied and fulfilling career with significant earning potential, apply to join our Business Services Graduate Scheme today.
Job description
On our Business Services Graduate Scheme, you will really get to know our clients and build strong relationships with clients by understanding their unique financial challenges and goals, providing customised solutions, and adapting strategies as circumstances change. Ultimately, the goal is to help clients achieve financial stability, growth, and long-term success.
You would join us on an ACA or ACCA training contract, which provides you with the opportunity to work with a variety of businesses across different sectors – from national companies to entrepreneurial start-ups – and develop your knowledge as well as your experience in the process.
You will gain valuable technical skills, broad commercial understanding, and in-depth knowledge of different industry sectors on your journey to becoming a qualified Accountant at PKF Smith Cooper.
Throughout our Business Services Graduate Scheme, you will receive the specialist support you need to reach your full potential in Business Services. With an ambitious and supportive team behind you, you will become a key player in delivering and developing our Business Services as the division grows alongside our wider practice.
Responsibilities:
* Compile and analyse financial data to create comprehensive financial statements and reports, providing clients with a clear and insightful picture of their financial health.
* Work with our tax team to assist in preparing tax returns to minimise clients' tax burdens while staying fully tax-compliant.
* Act as a key player in a supportive team, contributing your fresh ideas and dedication to meet and exceed client expectations.
* Contribute to the core financial documents of clients and play a pivotal role in their financial journey, helping them make informed decisions and achieve success.
Training & Development
Training with a firm like PKF Smith Cooper offers you depth and variety in your client assignments. On our Business Services 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 and ACCA 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 audit and accountancy.
* 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.
* No prior experience required.
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.
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