Job Description

In a nutshell

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This hands-on opportunity within our Business Advisory team is more than just a job -- it's a launchpad for your future.



You'll gain exposure to a wide variety of clients and industries, preparing accounts, personal and business tax returns, and VAT returns. Every day brings something new, helping you build a broad and valuable skill set that will serve you throughout your career.



Based in our vibrant Bristol office, you'll be part of a dynamic and supportive team that values collaboration, growth, and innovation. Whether you're looking to deepen your technical expertise or take the next step in your professional journey, this role offers the perfect environment to thrive.

What's in it for you?

A clear pathway for career progression Ongoing learning and development opportunities A culture that celebrates individuality and teamwork The chance to make a real impact with clients from day one

What you'll be doing day to day

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Collaborate with entrepreneurial clients to support their growing businesses Prepare financial information and straightforward year-end accounts Prepare management accounts, forecasts, and projections Handle personal and company tax computations and VAT returns Provide bookkeeping services, including transaction matching and expenditure summarisation Gather and analyse income and expenditure data for reporting Provide varied administrative and business setup services Support less experienced team members

About you

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Part AAT / ACCA / ACA qualified (or equivalent), with relevant experience Proven accounting experience in a public practice environment Proficient in automated accounting software, cloud-based accounts, and tax compilation programs, along with strong MS Excel, Word, and Outlook skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Confident, professional, and team-oriented approach

Why work at PKF Francis Clark

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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

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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.