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PKF Francis Clark Graduate and School Leaver Trainee Programme

Pays £27,000 a year.

No published policyGraduate and School Leaver Trainee Programme (ACA/AAT/ATT/CTA routes)

Unconfirmed. PKF Francis Clark publishes no sponsorship policy for its graduate and school leaver trainee programme, so we cannot state a firm answer. The South West firm runs graduate ACA and tax (ATT/CTA) routes alongside a non-graduate AAT route, funding professional qualifications while trainees earn a salary. Applications go through a dedicated portal, but the page reviewed gives no salary figure, no sponsorship statement and no 2027 deadline.

Sponsors grads?
Not published
Pay vs threshold
Not published
Opportunity
training contract
Pay
£27,000 per annum (Graduate Accountant Trainee, ACA)
2027 cycle
No published date as of 1 October 2026
Confidence
medium

PKF Francis Clark Graduate and School Leaver Trainee Programme: at a glance

Locations
Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth, Poole, Salisbury, Taunton, Torquay, Truro“We’re recruiting graduates in eight locations across South and South West England. These are Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth, Poole, Salisbury, Taunton, Torquay and Truro.”Source
Starting pay
£27,000 per annum (Graduate Accountant Trainee, ACA)“The salary for this role is £27,000 per annum.”Source
Degree requirement
ACA route: 2:2 degree or above in any discipline (on track for or achieved), plus 112 UCAS points and GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 or aboveSource

How PKF Francis Clark recruits

Current trainee cycle (applications open each year in late September; page undated). 5 stages, from PKF Francis Clark's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where PKF Francis Clark names them.

Applications may close early once places are filled, so apply well before any published deadline. Source

  1. Apply online

    Application form

    Application form with questions on studies, achievements and interest in a career with the firm.

    “Complete our application form and answer a series of questions about your studies, achievements and interest in a career with PKF Francis Clark.”
    Source

  2. Online assessment

    Online tests

    A series of online assessments measuring skills relevant to the role.

    “You'll be invited to complete a series of online assessments designed to measure a range of skills relevant to the role.”
    Source

  3. Video interview

    Recorded video interview

    Strong performers in the assessments may be invited to a video interview of pre-recorded questions, with time to prepare and the chance to re-record answers before submitting.

    • pre-recorded questions
    “You’ll answer a series of pre-recorded questions, giving you the opportunity to tell us more about yourself and your interest in a career with PKF Francis Clark. You’ll have time to prepare your responses and the opportunity to re-record your answers before submitting them.”
    SourceHow to prepare for a one-way video interview

  4. Assessment centre

    Assessment centre

    Assessment centre at the Torquay office for shortlisted candidates, with a chance to meet people from across the firm and current trainees.

    “Following our review of applications, assessments and video interviews, shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an assessment centre at our Torquay office.”
    Source

  5. Outcome and feedback

    Offer

    Outcome given as quickly as possible, with constructive feedback for later-stage candidates.

    “We'll let you know the outcome as quickly as possible. We are also committed to providing constructive feedback to candidates who reach the later stages of our recruitment process.”
    Source

Every programme and stage at PKF Francis Clark

“We'll fund all your training and professional qualifications and you'll earn while you learn.”
PKF Francis Clark, from its own careers pages
The catch: No visa sponsorship statement published; confirm directly before assuming eligibility.
PKF Francis Clark early careersVerify on gov.ukSee the licence record

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What PKF Francis Clark publishes about this programme

Checked against PKF Francis Clark's own careers pages on 2026-10-01. Anything not published is worth asking the early careers team before you apply.

  • Visa sponsorship policy: not published
  • Application dates: not published
  • Programme description: not published
  • Duration and start date: not published
  • Who can apply: not published
  • Pay: published
  • Locations: published
  • Degree requirement: published
  • Recruitment stages: published

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Sources

Verdict last checked 2026-09-23. Application dates last checked 2026-10-01. How we check programme verdicts

Common questions

Does PKF Francis Clark sponsor visas for its graduate and school leaver trainee programme?

Unconfirmed. PKF Francis Clark publishes no sponsorship policy for its graduate and school leaver trainee programme, so we cannot state a firm answer. The South West firm runs graduate ACA and tax (ATT/CTA) routes alongside a non-graduate AAT route, funding professional qualifications while trainees earn a salary. Applications go through a dedicated portal, but the page reviewed gives no salary figure, no sponsorship statement and no 2027 deadline.

Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?

The pay for this scheme is not published clearly enough to judge against the threshold.

What is the catch international students miss with PKF Francis Clark?

No visa sponsorship statement published; confirm directly before assuming eligibility.

When do applications open for the PKF Francis Clark graduate and school leaver trainee programme?

No published date as of 1 October 2026. Checked on 2026-10-01 against PKF Francis Clark's own site.

Where is the PKF Francis Clark graduate and school leaver trainee programme based?

Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth, Poole, Salisbury, Taunton, Torquay, Truro, according to PKF Francis Clark's own careers information.

What does the PKF Francis Clark graduate and school leaver trainee programme pay?

£27,000 per annum (Graduate Accountant Trainee, ACA), according to PKF Francis Clark's own careers information.

What degree do you need for the PKF Francis Clark graduate and school leaver trainee programme?

ACA route: 2:2 degree or above in any discipline (on track for or achieved), plus 112 UCAS points and GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 or above, according to PKF Francis Clark's own careers information.

How should I confirm PKF Francis Clark's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on PKF Francis Clark's careers site, ask its early-careers team directly, and check the employer on the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors. Policies and thresholds change, so treat this page as a starting point and confirm for the exact role and cycle.

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