ACA Trainee — Chartered Accountant Path

PKF Francis Clark; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group personal pension

Group life assurance

Health cash plan

Job summary

PKF Francis Clark invites graduates to join its ACA trainee programme in a full-time, permanent role based in the UK. The package includes three years of structured training, support for qualification, and a clear pathway to long-term progression, with salary £25,000 per year and training cost coverage.

The team covers accounting, tax, audit and analysis for professional clients, with a collaborative culture and emphasis on work-life balance.

Qualifications

• On track for, or have achieved, a 2.2 degree or above in any discipline.
• Minimum of 112 UCAS points (three A Levels or equivalent).
• GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 or above.
• Willingness to travel to client sites and other offices as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical, commercial and interpersonal skills.
• Help clients prepare year-end accounts, discussions, management accounts, forecasts and projections.
• Get involved with company and business taxation, secretarial matters and VAT returns.
• Gain breadth of commercial, tax and general accountancy experience.
• Be part of a high-performing team where teamwork and communication are valued.
• Develop problem-solving and critical-thinking skills through client challenges.

Skills

Initiative

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Numerical ability

Education

2.2 degree or above in any discipline

112 UCAS points (three A Levels or equivalent)

GCSE Maths and English grade 4 or above

Job description

PKF Francis Clark invites graduates to join its ACA trainee programme in a full-time, permanent role based in the UK. The package includes three years of structured training, support for qualification, and a clear pathway to long-term progression, with salary £25,000 per year and training cost coverage.

The team covers accounting, tax, audit and analysis for professional clients, with a collaborative culture and emphasis on work-life balance.