Location: Derby or Birmingham

Salary is negotiable and will depend on the candidate’s experience and where they are with their studies. We are looking to hear from ambitious individuals with at least 1-2 years' of audit experience.

Are you looking for an employer that will invest in you and reward hard work? With us, you’ll benefit from involvement from the firm’s partners, who will take a direct interest in your development and support you to succeed.

How about an inspiring company culture, productive work environment and regular social events including annual company-wide summer socials, departmental social events, access to sports teams, walking challenges, and our newest book club to name but a few?

As a talented auditor, you will be joining our thriving Audit Department in one of our high-performing teams across Derby or Birmingham. At PKF Smith Cooper, you will have a terrific opportunity to progress your career as part of a Top-11 network, multi-award-winning firm with exposure to a wide range of assignments with clients of all sizes.

A fully funded study package would be available for candidates to complete their ACA/ACCA studies. Throughout the programme you will be fully supported so you can reach your full potential.

Our offices are situated in the commercial heart of their respective city and surrounded by high-profile professional services and retail outlets. You will be joining one of our vibrant and ambitious teams, and you will be a key player in developing the audit business which will be scaled up alongside the continued growth of the wider practice.

We work with ambitious owner-managed businesses of different sizes across a variety of sectors – no two jobs are the same so we’re looking for someone who can adapt. Our audit clients span many sectors including technology, distribution, and manufacturing, together with not-for-profit organisations, including academies and charities.

The important work you will be doing:

• You would report directly to our team of audit managers and audit partners and will work exclusively on audit assignments, with an opportunity to work closely with directors/partners.
• You would be involved in all aspects of the audit assignments including planning, completion, coaching junior team members, and you would be responsible for preparing high-quality audit files for manager review.
• You will work predominantly on-site at client premises, with significant exposure to client staff and management.

The skills and experience you will bring:

• You will need 1-2 years' experience in a similar position. 
• A keen interest in advising and assisting businesses and a willingness to engage and communicate with client personnel.
• Strong technical ability and proven track record of academic achievement
• The ability to work in a team with a personable approach.
• Hard-working and a willingness to complete audits to deadlines.
Additionally, it is expected you have a full-driving licence and access to a car.

Why PKF Smith Cooper?

• Our company culture, built on our values – Engage, Empower and Excel – encourages initiative, personal growth, and collaboration. Every team member is appreciated and celebrated; a notion embodied in our Kudos Reward Scheme.
• The firm’s Partners, who remain actively invested in the development of employees, will both support and champion your professional development and progression.
• We work with ambitious businesses of different sizes across a variety of sectors, so no two jobs are the same.
• We are a multi-award-winning accountancy and business advisory firm in the Accountancy Age Top 11.

PKF International

As an active member of PKF International, we are part of a large global network of legally independent accounting firms.

Located in the 5 fastest growing global markets, we have ground presence in 150 countries and span across many jurisdictions.

An ambitious, future-focused network, PKF provides a comprehensive range of services. Operating in unison with member firms across the world, we are able to share our ideas, expertise, and specialist resources to better serve our clients, delivering highly-personalised services and global connectivity through our client-centric culture.

What's in it for you?

Our benefits package has been designed around our people and shaped by our values. As part of Team PKF Smith Cooper, here are some of the things you can expect:

• A working environment that empowers you to perform at your best, through our flexible working policy and dress for your diary scheme.
• Time to do what matters to you – 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays, the option to reduce annual hours for additional annual leave, and your birthday off, on us. Long-serving employees can also request a sabbatical, giving you the chance to make truly unforgettable memories.
• Rewards for those who actively embrace and embody our values and culture through our Kudos Reward Scheme.
• Regular social events and annual, company-wide away days, giving you the opportunity to engage with colleagues across your division and office, as well as the wider firm.
• Bonus referral schemes for introducing new talent or clients so that when we benefit, you do too
• Life doesn’t stop at the end of the working day and neither do our benefits. We also offer life assurance, discounts on a huge variety of retailers through the PKF Smith Cooper Rewards Scheme, and cashback on healthcare (including dental visits, physiotherapy etc) through Healthshield.

How to apply?

Apply now if you believe you have what we are looking for! Even if you do not tick 100% of the boxes, we would encourage you to apply. To do so, please upload a copy of your CV and a covering letter to our job portal.

Should you have any questions, please contact the team at recruitment@pkfsmithcooper.com

Please note that whilst we welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply for our vacancies, we are unfortunately unable to accept applications from candidates requiring a visa to work in the UK.

Please no agencies unless we have contacted you directly.