ACA Trainee Accountant: Audit & Career Growth

Gradsouthwest; Poole; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ACA qualification funded

Hybrid & flexible working

Pension and life assurance

Health cash plan

Income protection

Mental health support

Gym discounts

Volunteer day

Family-friendly benefits

Professional development

Job summary

PKF Francis Clark invites graduates to start a career as an ACA Trainee Accountant. This full‑time, permanent role funds your ACA qualification and gives you real responsibility from day one.

You’ll work with our Professional Practices team, gaining experience in accounts prep, audit, VAT, tax and management reporting while developing commercial awareness to become a trusted adviser. Typically you’ll qualify in around three years, with structured study support, mentoring and opportunities to

Qualifications

• 2:2 degree or above in any subject.
• 112 UCAS points from three A Levels or equivalent.
• GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 or above.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounts preparation and financial reporting.
• Support audit assignments, including client money audits.
• Handle VAT, company secretarial work and tax-related tasks.
• Contribute to management accounts and financial analysis.
• Advise clients on financial and commercial challenges.

Skills

Problem solving

Numerical ability

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Integrity

Education

2:2 degree or above in any subject

112 UCAS points

GCSE Maths and English (grade 4+)

Job description

PKF Francis Clark invites graduates to start a career as an ACA Trainee Accountant. This full‑time, permanent role funds your ACA qualification and gives you real responsibility from day one.

You’ll work with our Professional Practices team, gaining experience in accounts prep, audit, VAT, tax and management reporting while developing commercial awareness to become a trusted adviser. Typically you’ll qualify in around three years, with structured study support, mentoring and opportunities to