Audit Senior

In a nutshell

Are you a part-qualified audit professional ready to take on more responsibility and broaden your experience? At PKF Francis Clark, we believe in nurturing talent and providing meaningful opportunities to grow — all within a culture that values balance, collaboration, and long-term development. 

We’ve been recognised as one of the Top UK Employers for Development within the Workplace by Great Place to Work, a testament to our commitment to creating a supportive and growth-oriented environment. 

As a part-qualified Audit Senior, you’ll work with a diverse and exciting client base, gaining exposure to larger, more complex audits while continuing your journey toward qualification. You’ll be surrounded by a team of over 200 audit professionals who are passionate about helping each other succeed. 

We offer a bespoke training programme, generous study support, and clear progression pathways to help you reach your goals — whether that’s qualifying as ACA/ACCA or progressing into management and leadership roles. 

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.

What you'll be doing day to day

• Assisting in the planning and execution of statutory audits for corporate clients
• Taking ownership of smaller audit assignments or supporting larger engagements 
• Working closely with the audit team to ensure procedures are followed 
• Supporting managers and assistant managers on technical and client-facing tasks
• Supervising and guiding junior team members 
• Developing strong working relationships with clients 
• Communicating effectively to ensure a smooth audit process 
• Preparing audit documentation for review 
• Raising technical or client-specific issues and suggesting solutions 

About you

• ACA or ACCA part-qualified, with relevant audit experience 
• Experience in statutory audit within a professional practice 
• Exposure to group audits and consolidated financial statements is a plus 
• Full clean driving licence and access to a car  
• Well-organised and able to manage time independently 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills 
• Professional and client-focused 
• Familiar with automated audit software and digital accounting platforms 

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 wide range of opportunities to develop your career in the way that’s right for you.

Established in 1919, we’ve grown to nearly 1,000 people across offices in Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth, Poole, Salisbury, Southampton, Taunton, Torquay and Truro. Our size means we can offer ambitious work with exciting clients and a friendly, supportive culture.

We want you to belong, be yourself and do your best work as part of a forward-thinking team, with a flexible approach to hybrid working and a strong focus on wellbeing, learning and development.

For the past four years, PKF Francis Clark has been certified as a Great Place to Work and ranked among the UK’s Best Workplaces, rising to 6th out of 100 large organisations.

We’re a top 10 Best Workplace for Women, as well as being ranked for Wellbeing, Development, and Consulting and Professional Services. These rankings are compiled by Great Place to Work, based on confidential, independent feedback from our people. In addition, we’re one of The Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers.

Being a Certified B Corp means we’re held to high standards for environmental and social performance. We’re independently assessed to ensure we support our people, act responsibly and make long-term decisions that balance people and planet.

We’re proudly independent, while collaborating internationally through the PKF Global family of firms. Together we’re the 13th largest provider of accountancy services in the UK, with connections to like-minded advisers in 150 countries.

Your core benefits 

Financial wellbeing 

• Group personal pension to help you build your future savings through employer and employee contributions 
• Group life assurance providing cover up to four times your basic annual salary 
• Group income protection available after six months’ service 
• Health cash plan giving money back on everyday health costs, with free cover for up to four dependent children (up to age 24 in full‑time education) and the option to add a partner or spouse 

Mental wellbeing 

• Counselling and emotional support for you and your immediate family 
• Virtual GP and second opinion services for you and your immediate family 
• Access to trained Mental Health First Aiders for confidential, peer to peer support 

Physical wellbeing 

• Cycle to work scheme, with the option to purchase a bike and accessories up to £4,000* 
• Discounted membership at gyms, pools and studios across the UK 
• Digital health and wellbeing tools available through the employee health cash plan 
• Support for colleagues experiencing menopause, as part of our Menopause Workplace Pledge, including webinars and a dedicated Microsoft Teams channel for ongoing support 

Additional benefits 

• Family friendly benefits, including enhanced pay, family leave coaching sessions and a parent network  
• The option to buy up to five extra days of holiday (pro rata for part‑time colleagues) * 
• One paid volunteering day each year to support local organisations 
• Electric vehicle lease scheme (grade and pay criteria apply) * 
• Gifts to mark key career and family milestones 
• Expert led webinars on mental, physical and financial wellbeing 
• Francis Clark Charitable Foundation, offering support for current and former employees experiencing financial hardship 

* These benefits are provided via a salary exchange and are subject to employee’s post exchange hourly rate remaining above the national minimum wage 

Additional information 

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