Graduate Accountant Trainee – ACA – August 2026 - Truro
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In a nutshellJoin our ACA trainee programme and launch your career as a Chartered Accountant. This full‑time, permanent role starts with three years of structured training and qualification support, offering hands‑on experience, a salary, and a clear path to long‑term growth. We’ll cover your training costs and support you every step of the way. As a certified Great Place to Work, we’re the perfect place to start your accountancy career.
Whatyou'll be doing
As a business advisory trainee accountant, you’ll learn to become a trusted advisor to a range of clients including sole traders, family‑owned businesses, partnerships, LLPs and private individuals. Business Advisory is known as the general practice team and offers an extensive range of client services.
You will- Help clients prepare year‑end accounts, management accounts, forecasts, and projections
- Get involved with company and business taxation, company secretarial matters and VAT returns
- Gain a breadth of commercial, tax and general accountancy experience
- Taking initiative and achieving goals
- Communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Building solid relationships and working collaboratively
- Working with numbers and solving problems
- Being analytical and methodical in your approach
Studying alongside working is demanding. As an ACA trainee, you’ll need to do regular independent study and revision for your professional exams. It typically takes around three years to qualify as a Chartered Accountant. The following 1–2 years are key in consolidating your knowledge and leading more complex projects with the opportunity to progress to manager roles and beyond.
Your development
We recognise that personal development training is essential in helping you to become an accountant, so alongside your ACA, you’ll receive personal development training to help you grow the skills and behaviours needed to become a successful accountant.
You’ll be supported every step of the way- A buddy before you start, to help you settle in
- A line manager and student counsellor will help you stay on track with your professional qualification and career goals
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities beyond qualifications, helping you progress into manager roles and beyond
Bright, motivated graduates who want to build a meaningful career in accountancy. This programme offers structured development, early responsibility, and long‑term progression.
Entry requirements- On track for, or have achieved, a 2.2 degree or above in any discipline
- Minimum of 112 UCAS points (obtained from three A Levels or equivalent, excluding general studies and EPQ)
- GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 (C) or above
- Available to start August 2026
Apply online by midnight on Sunday, 4 January 2026. We recommend applying early, as the window may close if we receive a high number of applications. Please note you can only apply for one role per recruitment cycle.
Recruitment process- Online application
- Verbal and numerical reasoning tests
- Pre‑recorded video interview
- In‑person assessment centre
We’re committed to creating an inclusive and positive experience for all candidates. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, whether related to a disability, neurodiversity, or any other need, please let us know, and we ’ll do our best to support you.
Why work at PKF Francis ClarkAs the largest firm of independent chartered accountants and business advisers in South West England, PKF Francis Clark offers a breadth of opportunities to develop your career in the way that’s right for you.
Established in 1919, we’ve grown to a team of nearly 1,000 people, based across our offices in Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth, Poole, Salisbury, Southampton, Taunton, Torquay and Truro. This means we’re big enough to do challenging work for exciting clients, but small enough to maintain our friendly and supportive culture.
We work hard to ensure you can belong, be yourself and be brilliant as part of a forward‑thinking team. This…
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