PKF Francis Clark Southampton, Hampshire

Overview Are you a newly qualified ACA/ACCA audit professional looking to step into a leadership role? At PKF Francis Clark, we offer the opportunity to lead high-profile audit engagements, mentor junior staff, and work with a diverse client base - all while enjoying a fantastic work-life balance. We've been recognised as one of the Top UK Employers for Development within the Workplace by Great Place to Work, highlighting our dedication to career progression and employee wellbeing. As an Audit Assistant Manager, you'll play a key role in managing audit assignments, building client relationships, and contributing to the development of our growing team. You'll be supported by a network of over 200 audit professionals and have access to tailored training programmes designed to help you progress to Manager, Director, and even Partner level. As our Southampton office continues to grow, colleagues are expected to travel on a semi-frequent basis to our established Poole office to deepen their knowledge, strengthen relationships, and align with existing processes. Expenses for this travel are covered, and flexible working arrangements are available to ensure it remains practical and manageable. Responsibilities Planning and delivering statutory audits for corporate clients, both on-site and in-office Leading larger and more complex audit assignments Managing the audit team on-site, ensuring procedures are followed and quality is maintained Supporting managers and partners on ad hoc projects and technical assignments Supervising and mentoring junior team members Building and maintaining strong client relationships Liaising with clients to ensure a smooth and professional audit experience Preparing audit work for manager and/or partner review Identifying technical or client-specific issues and proposing solutions Potentially managing a small portfolio of clients About you ACA or ACCA qualified Proven statutory audit experience in a professional practice environment Ideally experienced in group audits and consolidated financial statements (UK FRS 102 and/or IFRS) Full clean driving licence and access to a car Organised and able to manage your own workload effectively Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport quickly Professional, discreet, and client-focused Comfortable using automated audit software and digital accounting tools Why work at PKF Francis Clark 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. 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 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. IND1

Mar 24, 2026

Full time

Finance Apprentice

Vent Poole, Dorset

Job Title: Finance Apprentice Location : Poole, Dorset Salary: Depending on experience and study level Job Type: Permanent, Full time Are you a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional looking to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a dedicated Finance Apprentice to join our close-knit finance team of four at Vent Engineering, a dynamic SME with 100 employees. This is an exceptional opportunity to gain hands-on experience, support key financial operations, and progress your professional qualifications in a supportive environment. About Us: Ventec 100 Limited is a leading provider of natural and smoke ventilation systems to business and local authority customers throughout the UK. Well known for innovation, customer commitment, reliability and value, our success is built on a practical straight forward approach with over 36 years of best practice in ventilation systems. We take complex problems and make them simple. We believe business is all about people. Our team work hard building strong relationships with our customers to help achieve their ventilation project goals. The Role: You will work closely with each member of our experienced finance team, learning core processes and providing essential support. Your initial focus will be on processing tasks within Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR), alongside cash reconciliations. As your knowledge and training progress, you will take on more responsibility and sophisticated tasks, developing into a well-rounded finance professional. Key Responsibilities Assisting with the end-to-end processing of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. Performing daily, weekly, and monthly cash and bank reconciliations. Supporting month-end close procedures with accurate data entry and preliminary analysis. Learning and utilising our finance software systems effectively. Collaborating with various departments to resolve invoice queries and ensure accurate financial records. Maintaining organised and up-to-date financial documentation. Embracing new learning opportunities and taking on additional tasks as required by the Group Finance Director. About you: We are looking for a highly motivated individual who meets the following criteria: Essential Experience & Qualifications: You are currently studying towards a professional accounting qualification (AAT, ACCA, or CIMA). Ideally, you are in your second year or further into your studies. Ideally, you have a minimum of one year of prior work experience in a Finance or office administration role. Personal Qualities: To succeed in this role, you will need the usual essential qualities: Exceptional attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in all tasks. Reliability and a strong sense of responsibility. Ability to work in a timely manner and manage deadlines effectively. Proactive problem-solver: you don't just spot issues; you actively seek solutions. Adaptable and Flexible: comfortable working in an SME environment where priorities can shift quickly. Strong communication skills: confident in engaging with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders. Eagerness to Learn: a genuine desire to absorb knowledge and develop new skills continuously. Team Player: willing to support colleagues and contribute positively to the team dynamic. What We Offer: A supportive and friendly team environment within a growing SME. Hands-on experience across multiple facets of Finance operations. Full support for your professional qualification through study leave and funded courses/exams. Opportunities for career progression within the company upon successful completion of your apprenticeship/qualification. Pension scheme, cycle to work, free parking, annual leave entitlement 23 days plus Bank Holidays which increases after 2 years of service, Healthcare from the 2nd year of service. How to Apply If you are ready to accelerate your finance career and become a vital part of our team, please click APPLY to submit your CV and covering Letter by 25th March 2026 Ventec 100 Limited is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of: Junior Finance Assistant, Purchase Ledger, Assistant Accountant, Junior Financial Administrator, Accounts Apprentice, Finance Support, Junior Accountant may also be considered for this role.

Mar 11, 2026

Full time

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