PKF (UK) LLP graduate jobs

PKF (UK) LLP careers and training scheme

PKF is one of the UK’s leading firms of accountants and business advisers. Our success is largely due to a special combination: excellence in training, a friendly corporate culture and firm belief in the individual.

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The Company

PKF is one of the UK’s leading firms of accountants and business advisers. Our success is largely due to a special combination: excellence in training, a friendly corporate culture and firm belief in the individual.

Why we are different

PKF is big - we have 23 offices around the UK - but our staff enjoy greater autonomy and diversity of work than is generally found in Big Four firms. If you join us, you’ll get involved in a wide range of activities right from the start, both in the office and on-site with clients. You will also be working in a close-knit team in which all contributions are valued.

Investing in you

We actively encourage all staff to study for professional qualifications, and training does not stop when you qualify. We provide training in everything from leadership skills to the latest software. We are also firm believers in personal development. Employees often get the chance to take secondments with our international network of associated firms - Australia is a popular choice.

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Live Jobs

Job title	Location	Salary
Graduate Trainee Accountant - PKF	Nationwide	Competitive plus benefits
IT Support Technician (Graduate Level) - PKF	London	Competitive plus benefits

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Training & Profiles

Start a career at PKF

Don’t choose between education and experience - you can have both! If you have a 2:1 degree or better and 280 UCAS points, you can start work at PKF while studying for a broad range of accounting qualifications. On-the-job coaching means you can develop your career without putting it on hold.

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Case Studies

Name: Chris Cumber
Role: Senior Business Adviser
Joined: 2008

When I was at University, a lecturer explained that there was a lot of competition for training contracts and that the interview process would be rigorous. Therefore I decided that it would be sensible to apply to a wide number of accountancy firms and not to limit myself to the four largest. As I researched the firms further I also realised that there was much more to consider in selecting the right firm.

So why did I choose PKF? From reading company literature and talking to people from within the organisation, I believed PKF would be the best choice for me. They offered excellent opportunities for development within a structure that seemed very solid, by encouraging support from partner level right down to fellow graduate trainees. There was also a well structured internal learning course to complement a good college for the exam tuition. The size of the firm also meant it was large enough to have the reputation and provide the support I wanted, but not overwhelmingly large – I would still be able to be a key part of the team and work closely with others.

In my short time with PKF, I have had the chance to experience many sectors of business. These include charities, central government organisations, manufacturing firms and specialist consultancy work. In addition to this work, within the Assurance & Advisory department, I have also enjoyed a secondment to the Forensic accounting department.

So what else can I expect? Well, as my trainee contract comes to an end, I have the possibility of further secondments, whether to another country – Australia, maybe! – or to another department such as Taxation or Corporate Recovery & Insolvency. I also have the possibility of further progression with my department by getting involved in some of our sector specialisms.

As a trainee, I wanted a firm that would provide challenges and opportunities, but which would also train me, motivate and support me. Most importantly, I wanted somewhere that would let me enjoy my work and help me make that transition from student life to the working world. I chose PKF, and it’s a decision that I don’t regret.

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