Register Your Interest - Graduate Programme

Graduate Opportunities Include:

• Accountancy (ACA)
• Audit (ACA)
• Tax (ATT/CTA)
• IT Audit & Cyber Assurance

In a nutshell

Looking to launch your career with one of the South West's leading accountancy and business advisory firms?

Register your interest today and be among the first to hear when our 2027 graduate opportunities go live.

At PKF Francis Clark, you'll have the opportunity to earn while you learn, gaining valuable hands-on experience alongside professional qualifications. Whether you're interested in accountancy, audit, tax, technology, cyber assurance or business advisory services, our graduate programmes are designed to help you build a rewarding and long-term career. Our graduate programmes typically combine structured training, professional qualifications and real client work from day one.

What could you be doing?

The opportunities available each year vary by location and business area, but you could be:

• Supporting clients across a range of sectors, from entrepreneurial businesses and not-for-profit organisations to large corporate groups
• Analysing financial, operational or technology-related information
• Building strong relationships with clients and colleagues
• Working alongside experienced professionals on real client projects
• Developing technical expertise through professional study and on-the-job learning
• Gaining exposure to a wide variety of industries and business challenges
• Contributing to assurance, advisory, tax, accounting or cyber-related assignments depending on your chosen pathway

No matter which programme you join, you'll gain valuable commercial experience and develop the skills needed to become a trusted adviser.

About you

You'll enjoy our graduate programmes if you:

• Are curious and eager to learn
• Enjoy solving problems and thinking analytically
• Like building relationships and working collaboratively
• Communicate confidently, both verbally and in writing
• Want to develop specialist knowledge and professional expertise
• Are motivated to achieve professional qualifications alongside your work
• Are looking for a supportive and friendly team environment

What we're looking for

We're interested in hearing from bright, motivated graduates from all degree disciplines who are looking to build a meaningful and successful career.

While requirements may vary depending on the opportunity, our graduate programmes typically look for candidates who:

• Are on track to achieve, or have achieved, a 2:2 degree or above in any discipline
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate initiative, curiosity and a willingness to learn
• Enjoy working collaboratively and building relationships

Your development

We'll support you every step of the way.

Depending on the programme, you may study towards professional qualifications such as ACA, ATT/CTA or other industry-recognised certifications, with full funding and dedicated support. You'll also benefit from:

• A structured induction programme
• Ongoing technical and professional skills training
• Support from managers, mentors and fellow trainees
• Regular career development conversations
• Early responsibility and exposure to client work
• Clear progression opportunities as your career develops

Our focus on learning and development means you'll continue to grow long after you've completed your qualification.

Why work at PKF Francis Clark?

Established in 1919, PKF Francis Clark has grown to a team of nearly 1,000 people across the South West. We're large enough to offer exciting and varied career opportunities, while maintaining the supportive and collaborative culture of an independent firm.

We're proud to have been recognised as a Great Place to Work and ranked among the UK's Best Workplaces, with a strong focus on wellbeing, learning and development, and creating an environment where everyone can belong, be themselves and be brilliant.

Register Your Interest

To be the first to know once applications open, register your interest today!