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Chartered Accountants since 1919
Choosing where to start your career is a big decision. We want you to feel confident that PKF Francis Clark is the right place for you, so our recruitment process is designed to help you learn as much about us as we learn about you.
We offer a range of early careers opportunities for sixth form, college and university leavers, including AAT, AAT/ACA, ACA and ATT/CTA training programmes.
Our applications are now open and we would welcome an application form you, if you meet all of the eligibility requirements.
Our early careers recruitment process:
Apply online – Complete our application form and answer a series of questions about your studies, achievements and interest in a career with PKF Francis Clark. You'll also take a quick quiz to see which department might be best suited to you.
Online assessment – You'll be invited to complete a series of online assessments designed to measure a range of skills relevant to the role, this will include a video interview.
Assessment centre – Following our review of applications, shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an assessment centre at our Torquay office. If you're apply for an audit role in Bristol, you'll attend an assessment centre at our Bristol office.
Outcome and feedback – We'll let you know the outcome as quickly as possible. We are also committed to providing constructive feedback to candidates who attended our assessment centres.
Applying for jobs can feel daunting, but the right preparation can make all the difference. Taking the time to understand the recruitment process, practise your interview skills and prepare for assessment centres can help you feel more confident and perform at your best. We’ve put together some practical advice to help you know what to expect and showcase your skills, strengths and potential throughout the application process.
Take some time to explore our website and social media channels. It’s also important to research the qualification you’d like to study with us and understand what the role involves. We’re not looking for expert knowledge, but we do want to see that you’ve taken the time to learn about PKF Francis Clark and the opportunity you’re applying for. We also encourage you to familiarise yourself with our values and think about how they align with your own experiences and aspirations.
We don’t mind whether or not you use AI tools when applying. If you do choose to use them, we encourage you to do so thoughtfully and responsibly. Remember that AI should support your application, not replace your own experiences, skills and motivations. To help you get the most out of AI throughout the recruitment process, we’ve put together a best practice guide.
Get the guideYour video interview is an important opportunity for us to get to know you better. You’ll answer a series of pre-recorded questions, giving you the opportunity to tell us more about yourself and your interest in a career with PKF Francis Clark. You’ll have time to prepare your responses and the opportunity to re-record your answers before submitting them.
Our assessment centres are designed to give you a realistic insight into life at PKF Francis Clark, while helping us understand more about your strengths, skills and potential. You’ll have the opportunity to meet people from across the firm, learn more about our culture and training programmes, and hear directly from current trainees about their experiences. There will also be time for you to ask questions and find out more about working with us.
Read moreYou can find great practice interview questions via Google. You might like to use the STAR method to answer them:
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