Overview of Firm

PKF is the 12th largest accountancy brand and the 12th largest audit practice in the UK. We are also an active member of PKF Global, an international network of legally independent accounting firms that gives us an on the ground presence in 150 countries around the world with access to more than 20,000 people across 440 offices globally.

We provide a full range of audit, accountancy, tax and advisory services, and are experts at simplifying complexity. We are particularly well-known for working with complex clients with challenging issues in fast-moving and highly technical areas, such as the insurance industry, the global capital markets and the not for profit sector. Our aim is to understand people, the organisations they run, and what matters to them, so we can simplify complexity and help them achieve their ambitions.

Introduction to the Division

Business Services

‘Variety’ best describes the work of this team. You could be involved in the preparation of financial
statements of any organisation from owner-managed businesses, sole traders, partnerships or large UK groups. The industries our clients operate in include property, retail, Financial services, consultancy,
technology and many others.

With every accounts preparation assignment you’ll gain a deeper insight into how financial statements are put together, and get involved with more complex work. As your experience grows, so will your
opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Begin to develop a knowledge of accounting and techniques and show commitment to passing the
  professional examinations
• Undertake the year end financial statements as allocated by the manager
• For each assignment, produce a file and a set of financial statements, to a high standard for manager
  review
• Keep the manager informed about progress
• Complete the work within budget
• Adopt high professional standards with a business-like approach to work
• Develop a comprehensive working knowledge of double entry bookkeeping
• Develop a basic knowledge of current accounting standards
• Pass relevant professional examinations first time
• Be able to advise on basic accounting issues
• Be aware of Institute and internal ethical guidelines
• To accept responsibility for all work performed and to follow up to ensure completion
• Willing to accept feedback/development points and action it

Person Specification:

• Minimum of a 2.2 degree (attained or expected) in any discipline
• Minimum of 112 UCAS points (2017 tariff) from three A Levels A-C, or equivalent (excluding General
  Studies)
• GCSE Maths and English grade C or 9-4 or above (or equivalent)

Personal Attributes:

• Be commercially aware
• Computer literate
• Team player but also be able to work independently when appropriate
• Good communication skills
• Flexibility
• Strong organisational skills
• Systematic
• Enthusiastic
• Able to work on own initiative
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Work to deadlines
• Problem solver