Our people

"I started out at a small local accounting firm and moved to PKF Francis Clark to progress my training. I’ve had a lot of opportunities here, developing from being an AAT trainee to a Director."

“I enjoy the variety of my work and having the flexibility to work from the office and at home. The best thing though is my lovely team, we are like a little family. We have regular catch ups, both virtually and in-person, and we go to the office twice a week. I’m part of a great team. I’m very happy here.”

“The social side of PKF Francis Clark is very important to the leadership here. We have regular team socials and two large parties every year that bring everyone together from the local office. Many of us meet up outside of work too and I’m on our five-a-side team.”

"After University I went straight into teaching maths. After three years I realised it wasn’t offering me the lifestyle I wanted. I knew accountancy could play to my strengths, I enjoyed solving problems and working logically."

The best bit of my job is when I work with a client from start to finish on a job, knowing that I’ve had an impact, saved the client some money and helped to set them up for success in the future. That and passing the exams!

“I study alongside work, going on study release days for external training as well as attending an internal training programme which extends my learning. I get huge support for both. And I get to live and work in beautiful Devon, I’m very glad to be here!”

“I was thrilled to discover that I could become a Wellbeing Champion. The role involves promoting campaigns, sharing knowledge, and organising local activities and events. Most of all it’s about encouraging colleagues to prioritise themselves in a fast paced, and at times, demanding environment.”

People can run with the things that matter most to them, to the benefit of their colleagues or our wider communities. For example there are the green teams, the wellbeing champions, the menopause group, the new LGBTQIA+ network, the volunteering days, the project with Ukrainian families, as well as many fundraisers and sports clubs.”

It’s a very supportive place to work and learn; we have an open-door policy and there are no stupid questions. What’s more, I can genuinely call a lot of my colleagues my friends.”

“You might be surprised how many people have been with the firm for a long time. I think that’s a positive reflection on what employees think about the firm and the options it offers us for career progression and variety of work.”

“I wanted more interesting tax advisory work and a larger team to learn from and develop within, and I have absolutely found it here. The work is the most interesting and varied I have experienced.”

“I’m part of a large supportive team. The directors and partners oversee our work – no matter how busy they are, they will always make time for you.”