In a nutshell
This role is perfect for an outgoing administrator with an interest working in a fast-paced corporate environment. You’ll be joining an efficient, supportive team whose aim is to deliver outstanding value and effective support to the Audit and Assurance department. If you enjoy tackling new challenges, managing a variety of tasks simultaneously, and working with a diverse team, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution while gaining valuable experience within a professional services environment.
Please note: This is a 12-month fixed-term contract providing maternity cover. We are open to considering working patterns of 25-30 hours per week, spread across 4 or 5 days.
What you'll be doing day to day
Support the day-to-day operational running of the Audit and Assurance department
Update and maintain workforce planning software
Support the team with financial reporting data and preparation of timely billing
Delivery of an excellent client service through the provision of a variety of administrative tasks such as preparing letters and document packs for approval and submission
Manage the Client journey through regulatory processes in accordance with Anti-Money Laundering Legislation
Manage client data systems collaboratively with other service lines across the Firm
Maintenance of quality management and risk compliance procedures
About you
In addition to your background working as an administrator, your exceptional communication skills, and the ability to adapt to suit the audiences you’ll be supporting, you’ll add value to the team with these skills:
Proactive, efficient, organised, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
Strong attention to detail and ownership for the delivery of high-quality work
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to use own initiative and have problem-solving skills
Effective time management skills and the ability to prioritise work
Competent at using Microsoft packages and a willingness to learn Audit specific software’s
Why work at PKF Francis Clark
As the largest firm of independent chartered accountants and business advisers in South West England, PKF Francis Clark offers a wide range of opportunities to develop your career in the way that’s right for you.
Established in 1919, we’ve grown to nearly 1,000 people across offices in Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth, Poole, Salisbury, Southampton, Taunton, Torquay and Truro. Our size means we can offer ambitious work with exciting clients and a friendly, supportive culture.
We want you to belong, be yourself and do your best work as part of a forward-thinking team, with a strong focus on wellbeing, learning and development.
For the past four years, PKF Francis Clark has been certified as a Great Place to Work and ranked among the UK’s Best Workplaces, rising to 6th out of 100 large organisations.
We’re a top 10 Best Workplace for Women, as well as being ranked for Wellbeing, Development, and Consulting and Professional Services. These rankings are compiled by Great Place to Work, based on confidential, independent feedback from our people. In addition, we’re one of The Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers.
Being a Certified B Corp means we’re held to high standards for environmental and social performance. We’re independently assessed to ensure we support our people, act responsibly and make long-term decisions that balance people and planet.
We’re proudly independent, while collaborating internationally through the PKF Global family of firms. Together we’re the 13th largest provider of accountancy services in the UK, with connections to like-minded advisers in 150 countries.
Your core benefits
Financial wellbeing
Group personal pension to help you build your future savings through employer and employee contributions
Group life assurance providing cover up to four times your basic annual salary
Group income protection available after six months’ service
Health cash plan giving money back on everyday health costs, with free cover for up to four dependent children (up to age 24 in full‑time education) and the option to add a partner or spouse
Mental wellbeing
Counselling and emotional support for you and your immediate family
Virtual GP and second opinion services for you and your immediate family
Access to trained Mental Health First Aiders for confidential, peer to peer support
Physical wellbeing
Cycle to work scheme, with the option to purchase a bike and accessories up to £4,000*
Discounted membership at gyms, pools and studios across the UK
Digital health and wellbeing tools available through the employee health cash plan
Support for colleagues experiencing menopause, as part of our Menopause Workplace Pledge, including webinars and a dedicated Microsoft Teams channel for ongoing support
Additional benefits
Family friendly benefits, including enhanced pay, family leave coaching sessions and a parent network
The option to buy up to five extra days of holiday (pro rata for part‑time colleagues) *
One paid volunteering day each year to support local organisations
Electric vehicle lease scheme (grade and pay criteria apply) *
Gifts to mark key career and family milestones
Expert led webinars on mental, physical and financial wellbeing
Francis Clark Charitable Foundation, offering support for current and former employees experiencing financial hardship
- These benefits are provided via a salary exchange and are subject to employee’s post exchange hourly rate remaining above the national minimum wage
Additional information
Job title used internally may not align exactly with the title displayed in this advert
This is a 12-month fixed term contract providing essential maternity cover.
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