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

Our Not for Profit (NFP) team has an impressive pool of knowledge and experience to share and from which to learn. The team is led by partners with extensive experience in the sector; not only of auditing and advising large, high profile NFP entities but some have also seen things from the client’s side where they have run and assisted in the governance of global international charities.

NFP organisations are distinguished by the fact that they exist for a social purpose, rather than by what they do day to day. This means the NFP world encompasses everything from radical campaigning organisations to big businesses with a public benefit remit. This is an exciting time for anyone with an interest in the sector to be joining our NFP team and in return for your enthusiasm to develop and learn we can offer you the opportunity to build a rewarding career.

Responsibilities

• Undertake audit work as allocated by the assignment leader
• Keep the assignment leader informed about progress at daily meetings
• Ensure attendance at briefing meetings and understand the audit plan
• Complete the work efficiently and to a high quality
• Adopt high professional standards with a business-like approach to work
• Develop an understanding and application of current accounting and auditing standards
• Be aware of Institute, Financial Reporting Council and internal ethical guidelines
• Advise clients on technical matters
• To accept responsibility for all work performed
• Engage with a wide range of NFP organisations
• Contribute to the growth and success of the division

Person Specification:

• Minimum of a 2.2 degree, attained or expected
• Minimum of 112 UCAS points (2017 tariff), from three A – C A Levels (excluding general studies), or equivalent
• GCSEs Grade 5/B in Maths and English Language

Personal Attributes:

• Be commercially aware;
• Team player;
• Good communication skills;
• Report writing skills;
• Flexibility;
• Strong organisational skills;
• Systematic;
• Enthusiastic
• Able to work on own initiative;
• Good attention to detail;
• Ability to prioritise workload;
• Work to deadlines;
• Ability to provide solutions;
• Initiative;
• Committed.