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PKF Smith Cooper career site
Work Experience · Multiple locations

Work Experience 2025

Are you a motivated school, college or university student eager to gain a week or two of hands-on experience in the world of accounting and advisory services? Look no further! PKF Smith Cooper may be able to offer you exciting work experience opportunities designed to give you a head start in your career.

PKF Smith Cooper is an ambitious and multi-award-winning firm in the Midlands. As the region’s leading accountancy and advisory firm, we operate across key areas within the Midlands in Derby, Nottingham, Birmingham and Ashbourne.

Why choose PKF Smith Cooper?

  • Real world experience - dive into the dynamic environment of a top-12 accountancy firm with a global presence.
  • Diverse learning opportunities - explore various accounting and advisory departments including business services, audit, tax, corporate finance and business recovery and restructuring. We may also have opportunities in our central team which includes finance, people and marketing.
  • Professional growth - work alongside experienced professionals and gain invaluable insights into your chosen field.
  • Supportive culture - collaboration and inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do. We foster a vibrant workplace culture that encourages growth, learning, and support. You'll find a welcoming environment where your contributions are valued.

Where are our opportunities based?

  • Our work experience opportunities are available at our offices in Derby, Nottingham, Birmingham and Ashbourne. We do not currently offer any remote opportunities.

When can I apply?

We don't have set application windows for our work experience opportunities. You can apply at any time that suits you best.

How to apply?

To register your interest please upload a copy of your CV and answer a few questions on our job portal.

Please note, we truly appreciate your interest in gaining work experience with PKF Smith Cooper. While we strive to provide opportunities to as many people as possible, we regret that we can't accommodate everyone due to limited availability. Please know that your application is valued, and if we aren’t able to offer you any work experience at the moment, we encourage you to apply again in the future.

Should you have any questions, please contact a member of the People team - email people@pkfsmithcooper.com or call 01332 332021.  

Department
Work Experience
Locations
Ashbourne, Birmingham, Derby - Headquarters, Nottingham
Employment type
Volunteer
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Workplace & culture

We're proud to have created an environment where over 90% of our team members consistently say they feel proud to work here.

Through social activities, sports competitions, and networking events, we support our people to live healthy, fulfilled, and balanced lives, and our commitment to time away from our desks keeps us refreshed and ready for the journey ahead.

About PKF Smith Cooper

PKF Smith Cooper is the home of PKF in the Midlands. Our clients are at the heart of everything we do, and it’s our job to help them thrive by creating successful, longstanding relationships.

Founded in 1985
Co-workers 220
Turnover £24m
Work Experience · Multiple locations

Work Experience 2025

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