Job Description

Leeds
Corporate & Capital Markets
Full Time
Permanent
5 January 2026
Overview of Firm
PKF is the 12th largest accountancy brand and the 12th largest audit practice in the UK. We are also an active member of PKF Global, an international network of legally independent accounting firms that gives us an on the ground presence in 150 countries around the world with access to more than 20,000 people across 440 offices globally.
We provide a full range of audit, accountancy, tax and advisory services, and are experts at simplifying complexity. We are particularly well-known for working with complex clients with challenging issues in fast-moving and highly technical areas, such as the insurance industry, the global capital markets and the not for profit sector. Our aim is to understand people, the organisations they run, and what matters to them, so we can simplify complexity and help them achieve their ambitions.
Introduction to the Division
Business Solutions
The Business Solutions team provides a range of accounting, advisory and compliance services. Our team possess real world expertise to ensure our clients receive an industry-leading service. We will support businesses with their day to day finance functions and provide a scalable and flexible solutions to fit their needs, create clarity in complex situations and continue to adapt so that we can progress with them.
It is not just about numbers. It is about people. We provide as much or as little as the client requires to complement or run a fully outsourced solution and are guided on the level of service support required.
The majority of our solutions are cloud-based, enabling real time information and allowing our clients to have remote access and visibility of data. Our team recognises the importance of careful coordination to ensure an efficient, quality service.
The team works with a variety of clients across many sectors with varying regulatory and reporting requirements, and we have specialist knowledge of a range of industries - from financial services, renewable energy, tech companies, professional practices and hospitality.
You'll gain a deeper insight into the businesses we work for, and as your experience grows, so will your opportunities.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Purpose and aim of the role
The Business Solutions team is a growing Division, offering room for career progression. The successful candidate will assist the team in providing a high quality bookkeeping, accounts and VAT services to a wide variety of businesses.
Duties and responsibilities
The post-holder will be taught to assist in all aspects of bookkeeping including:
Invoice/Transactions processing/bookkeeping
Maintaining cash books/sales and purchase ledgers/nominal ledgers
Preparation of bank reconciliations
Writing cheques and bank processes
Producing aged debtor and credit listings
Preparation and processing of journals
Use a variety of accounting systems including Xero, Quickbooks, Sage and many more
Monthly management accounts
Preparation of VAT returns
Year-end statutory financial statements
The post-holder will also be expected to:
Undertake the work allocated by the manager and assignment leader
Keep the team informed about progress regularly
Complete work within budget and time allocated
Adopt high professional standards with a business-like approach to work
Develop a basic knowledge of current accounting standards
Be able to advise on basic accounting issues
Be aware of Institute and internal ethical guidelines
To accept responsibility for all work performed
Willing to accept feedback/development points and action it
Pass relevant professional examinations first time
Person Specification
Person Specification
Minimum of a 2.2 degree, attained or expected
Minimum of 112 UCAS points (2017 tariff), from three A Levels A-C (excluding general studies), or equivalent
5 GCSEs with minimum Grade 4/C including Maths and English Language
Personal Attributes
Able to work on his/her own with limited support and use initiative
Team player
Enthusiastic
Effective communication skills
Willingness to ask for help/ask questions
Willingness and ability to learn
Commercial awareness
Good attention to detail
Effective time-management skills
Flexibility
Strong organisational skills
Ability to prioritise workload
Work to deadlines
Problem solver
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate core IT skills which include the use of Word, Excel and email.

Benefits

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Life assurance
Permanent health insurance
Private medical
Hybrid / flexible working
Enhanced sick leave
Enhanced annual leave
Salary sacrifice options
Enhanced pension matching contributions
Season ticket loan
Sabbaticals
Secondments
Dress down policy