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In a nutshell
Are you considering a move into the industry? Before you make any decisions, why not explore how you can achieve the job satisfaction you've been craving while enjoying a fantastic work-life balance?
PKF Francis Clark has been recognised this year as one of the Top UK Employers for Development within the Workplace by Great Place to Work. This accolade highlights our commitment to fostering a supportive and growth-oriented environment.
Whether you're a part-qualified or fully qualified audit professional, you'll find opportunities to work with larger, more intriguing clients and be part of a culture that supports and challenges you. Our Audit team, which boasts over 200 members, is dedicated to helping each other succeed and pursue their career ambitions.
Long-term career progression is a key focus at PKF Francis Clark. We provide ongoing support to help you advance to roles such as Manager, Director, and even Partner, if that aligns with your career goals. Our team of internal experts offers a comprehensive, bespoke training programme that continues even after you've qualified.
What you'll be doing day to day
You'll work with a diverse client portfolio of commercial businesses up to £300m turnover from owner-managed businesses to listed entities and other corporate clients.
Plan and complete statutory audits of corporate clients, both on-site and in the office
Lead the audit team on-site and ensure all audit procedures are followed
Supervise and support the work of junior team members
Real contact time with developing relationships and liaising with people on the client side, including non-accounts employees
Produce work for Manager and/or Partner review
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.
ACA/ ACCA qualified (or equivalent) or part-qualified with relevant experience
Experience in using automated audit software and computer-based accounts and tax compilation programmes
Full clean driving licence with unrestricted access to a car (desirable but not essential)
Organised and able to plan your own time efficiently
Why work at PKF Francis Clark
We’re the largest firm of independent chartered accountants and business advisors in South West England. We have nine offices in Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth, Poole, Salisbury, Southampton, Taunton, Torquay and Truro.
The firm, which celebrated its centenary in 2019, has annual revenue of over £65 million and a 900-strong team based across our offices. Our continuing growth offers you the opportunity to expand and develop your career in a direction that interests you.
We offer a supportive and flexible culture, taking your career seriously to enable you to be the best you can be. Since September 2026, PKF Francis Clark has been certified as a Great Place to Work.
We work hard to ensure that ours is a culture where you can be yourself, develop and be part of a forward-thinking team that makes brilliant things happen. We ranked as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in 2026, and again in 2026 when we rose nine places to 24th in the list of the UK’s Best Workplaces (Large Organisations).
We’ve also been ranked 46th out of 89 in the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women 2026 (Large Organisations) and 40th out of 79 in the UK’s Best Workplaces for Wellbeing 2026 (Large Organisations). PKF Francis Clark has been highlighted as a top achiever among the UK’s Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services by workplace culture experts Great Place to Work.
And in recognition of our outstanding training programmes for graduates, school leavers and career changers, we’re ranked 28th among England’s Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers by the Department of Education and High Fliers Research.
Whilst we’re proudly independent, PKF Francis Clark is a member of the PKF Global family of firms, which together are ranked as the 12th largest provider of accountancy services in the UK by Accountancy Age. As part of a global community of business advisors in 150 countries, the opportunities to expand your horizons by connecting with PKF colleagues around the world are endless.
Your core benefits
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
In a nutshell
Are you considering a move into the industry? Before you make any decisions, why not explore how you can achieve the job satisfaction you've been craving while enjoying a fantastic work-life balance?
PKF Francis Clark has been recognised this year as one of the Top UK Employers for Development within the Workplace by Great Place to Work. This accolade highlights our commitment to fostering a supportive and growth-oriented environment.
Whether you're a part-qualified or fully qualified audit professional, you'll find opportunities to work with larger, more intriguing clients and be part of a culture that supports and challenges you. Our Audit team, which boasts over 200 members, is dedicated to helping each other succeed and pursue their career ambitions.
Long-term career progression is a key focus at PKF Francis Clark. We provide ongoing support to help you advance to roles such as Manager, Director, and even Partner, if that aligns with your career goals. Our team of internal experts offers a comprehensive, bespoke training programme that continues even after you've qualified.
What you'll be doing day to day
You'll work with a diverse client portfolio of commercial businesses up to £300m turnover from owner-managed businesses to listed entities and other corporate clients.
Plan and complete statutory audits of corporate clients, both on-site and in the office
Lead the audit team on-site and ensure all audit procedures are followed
Supervise and support the work of junior team members
Real contact time with developing relationships and liaising with people on the client side, including non-accounts employees
Produce work for Manager and/or Partner review
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.
ACA/ ACCA qualified (or equivalent) or part-qualified with relevant experience
Experience in using automated audit software and computer-based accounts and tax compilation programmes
Full clean driving licence with unrestricted access to a car (desirable but not essential)
Organised and able to plan your own time efficiently
Why work at PKF Francis Clark
We’re the largest firm of independent chartered accountants and business advisors in South West England. We have nine offices in Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth, Poole, Salisbury, Southampton, Taunton, Torquay and Truro.
The firm, which celebrated its centenary in 2019, has annual revenue of over £65 million and a 900-strong team based across our offices. Our continuing growth offers you the opportunity to expand and develop your career in a direction that interests you.
We offer a supportive and flexible culture, taking your career seriously to enable you to be the best you can be. Since September 2026, PKF Francis Clark has been certified as a Great Place to Work.
We work hard to ensure that ours is a culture where you can be yourself, develop and be part of a forward-thinking team that makes brilliant things happen. We ranked as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in 2026, and again in 2026 when we rose nine places to 24th in the list of the UK’s Best Workplaces (Large Organisations).
We’ve also been ranked 46th out of 89 in the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women 2026 (Large Organisations) and 40th out of 79 in the UK’s Best Workplaces for Wellbeing 2026 (Large Organisations). PKF Francis Clark has been highlighted as a top achiever among the UK’s Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services by workplace culture experts Great Place to Work.
And in recognition of our outstanding training programmes for graduates, school leavers and career changers, we’re ranked 28th among England’s Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers by the Department of Education and High Fliers Research.
Whilst we’re proudly independent, PKF Francis Clark is a member of the PKF Global family of firms, which together are ranked as the 12th largest provider of accountancy services in the UK by Accountancy Age. As part of a global community of business advisors in 150 countries, the opportunities to expand your horizons by connecting with PKF colleagues around the world are endless.
Your core benefits
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
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Audit Senior position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Bristol offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
