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PKF-FrancisClark @pkfFrancisClark. 30/06/2022
Our Corporate Finance team hosted a three way debate on succession options for businesses, focussing on trade sale / management buyout and employee ownership trusts - read the summary and watch the debate here: https://t.co/4dXhXa9Xe2 #succession #businessplanning #options https://t.co/WFLgb95LtK
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Life as a Trainee Accountant
I started as a trainee accountant at PKF Francis Clark in August 2021 and since joining the firm I feel I have grown in both confidence and ability. Over the last six months I have really settled into the life of a graduate trainee and as cliché as it sounds, I have not experienced a […]
Posted by Laura Woolley on 14/03/2022
PKF-FrancisClark @pkfFrancisClark. 29/06/2022
We were delighted to support the new owners of @DevonvaleBakery to complete a management buyout and wish them every success with their growth plans. Read more: https://t.co/HY2kV3yQXm #SharedAmbition #MBO #Devon https://t.co/13MqyTwjMq
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Why I did an apprenticeship with PKF Francis Clark
When I graduated university with a Maths degree, I didn’t know what I was going to do with my career. After months of applying for a range of finance and data analysis roles, I came across PKF Francis Clark who were recruiting graduates across their offices. The company immediately caught my interest. Some key points […]
Posted by Daniel Arberry - ATT/CTA Trainee on 10/02/2022
PKF-FrancisClark @pkfFrancisClark. 27/06/2022
Fantastic to see our client @smallrobotco showcasing their innovative technology on @BBCCountryfile yesterday. https://t.co/SZXnJAv112
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How PKF Francis Clark supports new joiners
My name is Jezz, and I started as an ACA trainee at Francis Clark in the Taunton office back in January 2021 (during a lockdown). This isn’t how I pictured the start of my professional career to look like, however, the team at Francis Clark gave me a huge amount of support to get me […]
Posted by Jezz White on 29/11/2021
PKF-FrancisClark @pkfFrancisClark. 24/06/2022
We were delighted to help the family owners of Devon-based @GoldenCoastLtd find the right buyer for their business in @PolletpoolsUK. Read more: https://t.co/Mm4gu11G05 #SharedAmbition #FamilyBusiness https://t.co/VjAhluPF8N
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Why PKF Francis Clark is different
I joined the firm in January 2018 after spending the first nine years of my working life in an unrelated area. Accountancy had always appealed to me since studying Management and Business at university, but after nine years I decided that it was now or never if I was ever going to take the plunge. […]
Posted by Pierre LeCras on 16/11/2021
PKF-FrancisClark @pkfFrancisClark. 24/06/2022
To conclude English Wine Week, we spoke to Guy Smith from Smith & Evans vineyard who tells us the importance of celebrating English wine, his top tip for choosing wine and why it is the perfect summer option: https://t.co/jwawHmIGt8 #EnglishWineWeek22 #SparklingWine #Somerset https://t.co/EgoadGoNj2
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Early Careers Training Programmes - what PKF Francis Clark are looking for and useful tips for your application
Do you want to make your application stand out from the rest? Our application process is designed to give you the opportunity to be different and shine. We don’t just look at your academics and past experiences, we are interested in much more than that. We want to know what motivates you and where your […]
Posted by Alisha Wheeler on 10/11/2021
PKF-FrancisClark @pkfFrancisClark. 23/06/2022
Award-winning wine expert @SusyAtkins gave us an insight into why she thinks the English wine industry has grown over the last few years and the challenges businesses face. You can read the full interview here: https://t.co/Qn7Zz3btuB #EnglishWineWeek #EnglishSparklingWine
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LinkedIn Tips for Undergraduates
With more than 31 million users in the UK, LinkedIn can be a brilliant tool for building your professional network, connecting with likeminded people and learning about the world of work. Over 15% of the social network’s UK users are aged 18-24. But if you’re just starting out in your career or looking to land […]
Posted by Gordon Richardson on 04/11/2021
PKF-FrancisClark @pkfFrancisClark. 22/06/2022
Great to see our Cornwall Farm Business Awards sponsors this year at the @RoyalCornwall Show! Looking forward to seein…
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Why PKF Francis Clark is right for you
The moment I decided PKF Francis Clark was for me, was when I was looking through their website and started reading about the ACA training program they offer. They boasted a range of clients of varying sizes meaning exposure to different areas, offered a supportive pathway studying at Reed Business School, and seemed the perfect […]
Posted by Jasmine Roberts on 01/11/2021
PKF-FrancisClark @pkfFrancisClark. 22/06/2022
@pkfFrancisClark Bournemouth Finance Director Seminar is underway from a very sunny @afcbournemouth so great to be back!…
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Thinking of starting a career in accountancy? 5 Myths of Accountancy Busted
Emily Stephenson There are many myths and common misconceptions surrounding the world of the quiet, calculator-carrying, green visor-wearing professionals that you walk past on the street, see on the train, or may even live with. However, here we breakdown the most common accounting myths and outline what it is really like to start a career […]
Posted by Gemma January on 30/09/2021
PKF-FrancisClark @pkfFrancisClark. 21/06/2022
This week we celebrate English Wine Week and today feature award-winning @EnglishOakVineyard, a boutique family vineyard near Poole, Dorset. To find out about English Oak, click here: https://t.co/8HV5fg20f2 #SharedAmbition #EnglishWineWeek #englishwine #englishoakvineyard
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Emily's summer placement
Having always envisaged a career in accountancy, I was fortunate enough to secure a six-week summer placement at PKF Francis Clark in the Exeter office. Although having minimal knowledge in the accountancy profession, this placement gave me the opportunity to experience each department rather than just one specific area, making it highly appealing. During the […]
Posted on 02/09/2019
PKF-FrancisClark @pkfFrancisClark. 20/06/2022
In our latest #podcast, we chat to Nick Rodda from @Roddas_Cream - listen at https://t.co/RMY52rqmLX or search for Business Noodles and Doodles on your usual podcast platform #businesspodcast https://t.co/pSPNkFaq7r
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Hannah's summer placement
I started my placement on June 10th 2019 and was given an ‘office tour’ to meet the various staff I would be working with and the partners of the firm. Everyone was welcoming, friendly and very approachable which helped calm my first day nerves. I was taken to the Audit department and given a set […]
Posted on 02/09/2019
PKF-FrancisClark @pkfFrancisClark. 20/06/2022
To find out about the challenges employers face when even one employee is working overseas, check out Tamara Beach’s blog, visit: https://t.co/F5BYm08BPL #greenmobility #postcovidworld #tax https://t.co/5YedgaPbQc
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How to interview well
When you interview with us, we’re not trying to catch you out. We have invited you in to meet us because we think that you can do the job that you have applied for. We want you to be successful. Here are some things to consider before your interview: Research Browse our corporate and careers […]
Posted on 02/09/2019
PKF-FrancisClark @pkfFrancisClark. 20/06/2022
@knackeredmutha great to see #englishwineweek being supported on @SaturdayKitchen We have lots lined up from work to su…
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How to be a good job seeker
So you’ve decided that your current role isn’t for you. Perhaps you don’t think that you’ll be able to realise certain ambitions at your current firm, or you’ve been made redundant, or you’re just bored. Whatever your reason, I thought it would be useful to share what has worked for me, and for those I […]
Posted on 02/09/2019
PKF-FrancisClark @pkfFrancisClark. 16/06/2022
Great to be back at Finance in Cornwall, in partnership with British Business Bank here at Newquay Cinema. Really lovely to see everyone again! #fic2022 #finance #business #funding #investing https://t.co/suMeLMPGmw
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CV top tips and things to look out for
With PKF Francis Clark in its 100th year and having just opened its eighth office, in Bristol, opportunities to join the firm are abundant. How does an ambitious job seeker secure a position in this fast growing regional firm? First impressions often start with a CV, so you want your CV to be an example […]
Posted on 02/09/2019
PKF-FrancisClark @pkfFrancisClark. 15/06/2022
We're back! @pkfFrancisClark Exeter Finance Director Seminar from a very sunny @ExeterRaces - so great to see you all here…
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Truro office Snowdon trip - April 2019
A delightful sense of achievement was felt by the team as we stood 1,085 meters above sea level at the peak of Mount Snowdon. Following on from a course which Tom Roach had attended, he decided to offer his staff a road trip to North Wales to climb Mount Snowdon. Fortunately, this was something on […]
Posted on 26/07/2019
PKF-FrancisClark @pkfFrancisClark. 13/06/2022
#FinanceInCornwall is back at Newquay Cinema on 16 June and our Programme Manager, Heather Coupland, will be taking part i…
PKF-FrancisClark @pkfFrancisClark. 13/06/2022
Another tremendous day of work by 23 @pkfFrancisClark volunteers toady at @LakesClennon the entire 29 tonnes of grit and…
PKF-FrancisClark @pkfFrancisClark. 13/06/2022
Final day at @theroyalcornwall and the weather is most definitely on our side today... Yay! ☀️ Stop by stand 327 to play…
PKF-FrancisClark @pkfFrancisClark. 01/06/2022
Our latest Private Client newsletter is out now! This edition covers issues that could impact you, your family, your assets and investments. Visit https://t.co/WEwMbaKhh5, to read more. #privateclient #tax #advice #investing
PKF-FrancisClark @pkfFrancisClark. 31/05/2022
#FinanceInCornwall is back at Newquay Cinema on 16th June 2022 @pkfFrancisClark. The event is designed for business owners i…
PKF-FrancisClark @pkfFrancisClark. 30/05/2022
Join us for our fourth Deep Dive webinar, where a panel will give their insights into the best options for an exiting owner manager. For more information or to book your place visit, https://t.co/Tkmi6T8fad #succession #MBO #EOT #advice #webinar https://t.co/TrX5VHjCEt
PKF-FrancisClark @pkfFrancisClark. 30/05/2022
There's not long to go until the @RoyalCornwall show and we're very excited to be attending again this year. We're delighted to be supporting the @FWAGSouthWest stand with @LloydsBank and can be found at stand 327. We would love to see you!🚜 https://t.co/iGfmXsWAMt
PKF-FrancisClark @pkfFrancisClark. 27/05/2022
Coast-to-coast cyclists support Plymouth Together Fund - Read more here: https://t.co/FF737y2iY3 #SharedAmbition #PlymouthTogether https://t.co/VCve8fAGHA
PKF-FrancisClark @pkfFrancisClark. 27/05/2022
Thank you to our generous SPONSORS of the Devon & Somerset Law Society Legal Awards 2020. @MagdalenChambers @CathApps…
PKF-FrancisClark @pkfFrancisClark. 26/05/2022
We're delighted to welcome Bristol-based tax expert Nicola Manclark as our newest partner. Read more here: https://t.co/RYoA5715jC #SharedAmbition #BristolBusiness #TaxAdvice https://t.co/ZTT2Iu7Gn3
PKF-FrancisClark @pkfFrancisClark. 24/05/2022
The 𝗘-𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗢𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 is open to businesses that have demonstrated significant sales or growth online.…
PKF-FrancisClark @pkfFrancisClark. 24/05/2022
We're grateful to Stephanie Henshaw @pkfFrancisClark for her l #financialreporting update for ICAEW South West DS membe…
PKF-FrancisClark @pkfFrancisClark. 24/05/2022
Huge congratulations to the team. They successfully cycled from #Ilfracombe to #Plymouth in just two days! JustGiving👇…
PKF-FrancisClark @pkfFrancisClark. 20/05/2022
Another great day with @pkfFrancisClark yesterday! They all did a fabulous job around the Sanctuary, working on our du…
PKF-FrancisClark @pkfFrancisClark. 20/05/2022
To find out why a management buy-out of a subsidiary company (or SUMBO) may be an attractive option for management teams to consider right now, read Nick Tippett's blog: https://t.co/O4AG5Bdv5c #Sumbo #subsidiaryMBO #MBO #advice #corporatefinance https://t.co/vi1tBmD6S4
PKF-FrancisClark @pkfFrancisClark. 19/05/2022
#Cycling jerseys at the ready! We’re leaving Plymouth tomorrow to embark upon our #Coast2Coast journey from #Ilfracomb…
PKF-FrancisClark @pkfFrancisClark. 18/05/2022
The latest #podcast is now available where we chat to Steve Oxford from @oxfordsbakery in Dorset. Listen to the full podcast by searching for Business Noodles and Doodles on your usual podcast platform or by visiting https://t.co/vJrrnUfyiu https://t.co/XrEn4fzVpT
PKF-FrancisClark @pkfFrancisClark. 18/05/2022
What a great day we had yesterday here at the Sanctuary with Daisy and her team from @pkfFrancisClark ✨ They worked ha…
PKF-FrancisClark @pkfFrancisClark. 17/05/2022
We welcomed @pkfFrancisClark into @FalconsRugby today, where they talked all things crypto with our members #GainLine #ForOurP…
PKF-FrancisClark @pkfFrancisClark. 16/05/2022
Some great tips here from Izzy, who will be starting her accountancy apprenticeship with us this summer. https://t.co/cqoPHKmnX7
PKF-FrancisClark @pkfFrancisClark. 13/05/2022
Colleagues at our Poole office took time out this #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek for a tea party (instead of a garden party) in support of the fantastic Sheltered Work Opportunities Project at @Chestnut2001 and @CherryT_Nursery. #SharedAmbition https://t.co/7J9iXQZnGP
PKF-FrancisClark @pkfFrancisClark. 12/05/2022
Our people have been taking on a variety of fundraising challenges for @decappeal and @ShelterBox's Ukraine humanitarian appeals. Read more here: https://t.co/6IzTZpwzUG #StandWithUkraine #SharedAmbition https://t.co/prsd3QmiDy
PKF-FrancisClark @pkfFrancisClark. 12/05/2022
If you're designing or reinvigorating a product, why not join us, @Hillside_Design & @StephensScown for this expert-led event. Spaces are still available if you would like to find out more 👇 AM 🗓️ https://t.co/DgbheCWaG0 PM 🗓️ https://t.co/ZBjFLWAuHk https://t.co/G5Y01aqceE
PKF-FrancisClark @pkfFrancisClark. 11/05/2022
Happy #SomersetDay! I love Somerset because...................... #WeAreSomerset #FlyTheFlagForSomerset https://t.co/…
PKF-FrancisClark @pkfFrancisClark. 11/05/2022
We're excited to be shortlisted for #CorporateFinance Advisory Team of the Year at @insiderswest #Dealmakers Awards 🌟 Two of the deals our team advised on are also shortlisted in the Small Deal of the Year category: https://t.co/MNCt9iF3wW Congratulations to all the finalists🥂 https://t.co/8pll71kl3d
PKF-FrancisClark @pkfFrancisClark. 11/05/2022
Great to have 2 local firms helping with the Soup Run on Monday. A team from @EE prepared pasta bolognaise, soup, sand…
PKF-FrancisClark @pkfFrancisClark. 10/05/2022
1/3 Our Tax Advisory team enjoyed a day at Woodbury Park last week! The morning involved a conference covering financial performance, efficiencies, and client experience.
PKF-FrancisClark @pkfFrancisClark. 10/05/2022
Congratulations to our head of business recovery Lucinda Coleman, who has recently been elected chair of our executive committee. Lucinda takes over from Ivan Burnard, who held the role since 2018 and continues to support the partnership as our senior partner. #SharedAmbition https://t.co/qivWsI0GI6
PKF-FrancisClark @pkfFrancisClark. 06/05/2022
Today, we welcomed Ben Lee from @pkfFrancisClark to @ExeterChiefs to talk to our members about accounting, taxiation, possible…
PKF-FrancisClark @pkfFrancisClark. 05/05/2022
Are you designing/reinvigorating a product? Would you benefit from invaluable advice from industry experts? On 17th May…
PKF-FrancisClark @pkfFrancisClark. 04/05/2022
We were delighted to help Doreen find the right succession plan for her business and look forward to seeing @Beyond___Limits continue to grow with the backing of Tristone Healthcare. Read more: https://t.co/MO8J7ltKwH #SharedAmbition https://t.co/KCo0O7w91K
PKF-FrancisClark @pkfFrancisClark. 04/05/2022
Hear from @pkfFrancisClark, @IntellOfficeUK, @DGLegalLtd, @BDC_LegalIT and other top firms at this year's Law Management…