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PKF International
We are a global network of accountancy firms
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https://pkf.co.uk/
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Overview

PKF is a global family of legally independent professional services firms bound together by a shared commitment to quality, integrity and the creation of clarity in a complex regulatory environment.

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Number of Employees

10,001+

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Services Provided

Consulting

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Regions

Africa, Asia, Europe, Latam, Middle East, North America, Oceania

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Countries

Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua And Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Eswatini, France, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jersey, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, Mozambique, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Rwanda, Saint Lucia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sudan, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad And Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States Of America, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe

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Year of foundation

1969

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Partnership

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Professional Services

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Careers

Working with us

An Open, Welcoming, and Highly Knowledgeable Team

Working at PKF means joining a network of professionals who believe that people — the people we advise, the communities where we operate, and the colleagues we work alongside — are at the heart of everything we do. Across 17 offices throughout the UK and Ireland and a team of over 2,000 staff, we are large enough to offer a full breadth of services spanning audit, tax, advisory and consulting, but small enough to retain a genuinely personal approach. Our culture is open and welcoming. Decisions are made close to the client and close to the work, and senior partners are accessible to everyone. We work with inspiring clients across a wide range of sectors — from listed corporates and private equity-backed businesses to family enterprises and owner-managed businesses — which means that no two days look the same. Whether you are based in London, the South West, Scotland, the Midlands, or Ireland, you will find colleagues who take pride in high-quality work, strong client relationships, and looking out for one another.

Why joining us

Big Enough to Offer Everything, Small Enough to Know You

PKF offers something that few firms of our breadth can: genuine career depth across audit, tax, advisory, and specialist services, combined with a culture where individuals are known, valued, and supported. You will have the opportunity to work with varied, challenging clients while developing your career in a dynamic environment where meritocracy is real — progression is based on what you deliver, not how long you have been here. We invest time and resources in your skills, training, and wellbeing from day one, and we believe strongly that the personal development of every team member matters. Our people have access to international opportunities through the PKF Global network, which spans more than 150 countries, adding a dimension that few mid-tier firms can offer. If you have ingenuity, a commitment to deliver, and a belief in treating everyone with respect, PKF is a place where you can build something genuinely meaningful.

Career path

Meritocratic Progression Across All Disciplines

Career progression at PKF is meritocratic. Whether you join in audit, tax, advisory, or a specialist practice area, your advancement is driven by the quality and impact of your work rather than tenure alone. Progression is reviewed regularly — typically at annual appraisals — and there is ample scope to move upward as our practices grow. A typical path moves from trainee or graduate through to assistant manager, manager, senior manager, and director before partner consideration, with each stage bringing increased client leadership responsibility and technical depth. For experienced professionals joining at a senior level, PKF offers early ownership of client portfolios and meaningful involvement in practice development. Career coaching from firm leaders and hands-on client experience are embedded throughout, ensuring that development is continuous and intentional rather than incidental. International secondment opportunities within the PKF Global network are also available and actively supported.

Training

Robust Training Programmes and Personalised Development

PKF believes strongly in encouraging the personal development of every member of staff. The firm supports and funds both internal and external training courses covering technical and non-technical subjects, and professionals are expected not only to manage their own development but also to take an active role in the training and development of junior colleagues — creating a culture of mentorship at every level. For graduates and school leavers, structured professional training programmes lead to qualifications such as ACA (ICAEW) or ACCA, with dedicated study support and time off for exams. For experienced hires, the firm provides technical updates on emerging issues in audit, tax, and advisory alongside access to personalised professional development through hands-on client work and career coaching from senior firm leaders. Our Technical and Compliance team regularly prepares and presents training on accounting and auditing matters both internally and externally, keeping our professionals at the forefront of their fields.

What we are looking for

Talented, Determined, and Client-Centric People

We are always looking for talented, determined, and client-centric individuals whose ideas, energy, and enthusiasm can help drive us forward. Whether you are a school leaver, a graduate, or an experienced professional, what matters most to us is the quality of your thinking, your commitment to delivering excellent work, and your belief in treating everyone with respect. People who succeed at PKF are relentlessly curious — they want to understand each client's business as well as the client does, even better if they can. They are problem-solvers who bring practical, commercial solutions, not just technical answers. Strong communication skills and the ability to build genuine client relationships are fundamental across all roles. For more experienced candidates, up-to-date technical expertise across your chosen discipline, and the ability to manage client portfolios and develop junior colleagues, are key attributes we value highly.

Recruitment Process

A Personal and Transparent Recruitment Experience

Our recruitment process is designed to be straightforward and respectful of your time. For most roles, the process begins with an initial CV and covering letter submission to our recruitment team. We aim to make personal contact with all applicants, though due to high volumes, if you have not heard from us within ten working days your application may not have progressed at that stage. Shortlisted candidates are invited for interviews with hiring managers and team members relevant to the role — these conversations focus on your experience, technical skills, and how you approach client and team relationships. HR interviews may also be included, and an assessment or written exercise is used for certain positions. Pre-employment vetting, including reference checks and professional qualification verification, is completed before an offer is confirmed. Throughout the process, our team aims to provide timely feedback. We manage an active referral scheme and encourage candidates to engage with our talent network to stay connected with future opportunities.

Good to know

A Top-Ten UK Firm with a Global Network

PKF UK & Ireland is a top-ten-ranked audit and advisory network in the UK, comprising member firms including PKF Littlejohn in London and Leeds, PKF Francis Clark in the South West, Johnston Carmichael in Scotland, PKF Smith Cooper in the Midlands, and PKF FPM in Northern Ireland — with a combined team of over 2,000 professionals across 17 offices. As part of PKF International, our people benefit from global connectivity across more than 150 countries and 220 member firms, supporting international client work and secondment opportunities. We are recognised as one of the 11th largest UK accounting networks by combined fee income. Our clients range from FTSE-listed companies and large private groups to SMEs, owner-managed businesses, charities, and public sector organisations. Beyond the variety of client work, PKF offers competitive remuneration, support for professional qualifications, and a working environment where people are given real responsibility early and are genuinely known as individuals, not just headcount.

Diversity and Inclusion

Inclusion Is Embedded in How We Work

At PKF, we are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels genuinely welcome and where diverse perspectives are valued as essential to the quality of our work and the depth of our client relationships. Inclusion is not a separate programme — it is embedded in how we recruit, develop, and support our people across all offices and practice areas. We are committed to ensuring that every individual, regardless of background, has equitable access to opportunities for career growth and progression. Our recruitment process is designed to be fair and transparent, with clear guidelines to support consistent and unbiased hiring decisions. We promote honest dialogue on inclusion matters and take concrete, comprehensive action to ensure that our commitments are reflected in practice. As a network of independent member firms, each firm within PKF UK & Ireland also maintains its own inclusion commitments, ensuring that local culture and national priorities are both reflected in our approach.