Job Description

In a nutshell

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Based in the historic and visually striking surrounds of Royal William Yard in Plymouth, this role is perfect for an outgoing administrator with an interest working in a fast-paced corporate environment. You'll be joining an efficient, supportive team whose aim is to deliver outstanding value and effective support to the Audit and Assurance department. If you enjoy tackling new challenges, managing a variety of tasks simultaneously, and working with a diverse team, this position will provide you with the perfect opportunity to develop skills and grow professionally.

What you'll be doing day to day

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Support the day-to-day operational running of the Audit and Assurance department Update and maintain workforce planning software Support the team with financial reporting data and preparation of timely billing Delivery of an excellent client service through the provision of a variety of administrative tasks such as preparing letters and document packs for approval and submission Manage the Client journey through regulatory processes in accordance with Anti-Money Laundering Legislation Manage client data systems collaboratively with other service lines across the Firm Maintenance of quality management and risk compliance procedures

About you

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In addition to your background working as an administrator, your exceptional communication skills, and the ability to adapt to suit the audiences you'll be supporting, you'll add value to the team with these skills:


Proactive, efficient, organised, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team Strong attention to detail and ownership for the delivery of high-quality work Excellent organisational skills with the ability to use own initiative and have problem-solving skills Effective time management skills and the ability to prioritise work Competent at using Microsoft packages and a willingness to learn Audit specific software's

Why work at PKF Francis Clark

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As the largest firm of independent chartered accountants and business advisers in South West England, PKF Francis Clark offers a breadth of opportunities to develop your career in the way that's right for you.



Established in 1919, we've grown to a team of nearly 1,000 people, based across our offices in Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth, Poole, Salisbury, Southampton, Taunton, Torquay and Truro. This means we're big enough to do challenging work for exciting clients, but small enough to maintain our friendly and supportive culture.



We work hard to ensure you can belong, be yourself and be brilliant as part of a forward-thinking team. This includes a flexible approach to hybrid working. And our focus on wellbeing and learning and development has been recognised nationally.



For the past three years, PKF Francis Clark has been certified as a Great Place to Work and ranked among the UK's Best Workplaces. In 2025, we climbed four places to 20 out of 100 large organisations on this prestigious list.



We're also in the UK's top 10 Best Workplaces for Women (6 out of 100 large organisations), as well as being ranked among the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing (35 out of 100), Best Workplaces for Development (24 out of 100) and Best Workplaces in Consulting and Professional Services.



All these lists are compiled by workplace culture experts Great Place to Work. Our rankings are a direct result of feedback from our people in a confidential, independent annual survey.



The success rates of our trainees mean we're also ranked 33rd in The Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2025.



While we're proudly independent, we collaborate with colleagues around the world to enable our clients to succeed. 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 this international network provides opportunities to connect with like-minded accountants and business advisers in 150 countries.

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.