Jobs at PKF Smith Cooper

Manage a portfolio of client accounts, monitor and collect overdue payments, resolve invoice queries, allocate receipts, reconcile balances, maintain accurate records, support aged-debt reporting and legal recovery, identify credit risks, and contribute to process improvements. The role requires professional client communication, strong numerical and organizational skills, and experience with credit control, collections, accounts receivable, Excel, and finance systems.

A one-week, in-person work experience opportunity for school or college students to explore accounting and advisory services. Participants may gain exposure to business services, audit, tax, corporate finance, business recovery and restructuring, finance, people, and marketing teams while working alongside experienced professionals. Opportunities are available at offices in Derby, Nottingham, Birmingham, and Ashbourne, with applications accepted year-round.

Join PKF Smith Cooper as an Audit Apprentice in Birmingham, gaining practical client experience while studying toward the ACA qualification. You will support audit services for businesses of varying sizes, develop an understanding of business operations, build client relationships, and progress toward becoming a qualified Chartered Accountant. The role includes structured training, professional development, and support from experienced teams.

Apprentice Audit Associate supporting client audit work across varied businesses while studying toward an AAT qualification. The role provides practical accountancy experience, client relationship development, structured training, and progression toward becoming a qualified Chartered Accountant. Applicants will work from the Nottingham office with flexible working options after probation, subject to manager discretion.

Join PKF Smith Cooper as a Business Services Apprentice in Ashbourne, gaining practical experience in accounting, financial reporting, client support and business advisory work while studying toward an AAT qualification. You will work with diverse clients, develop professional and financial skills, and receive structured support toward progression as a qualified Chartered Accountant.

Manage a portfolio of overdue accounts, drive cash collection, resolve billing disputes, oversee payment plans and Direct Debit reconciliations, prepare aged-debt reporting, support month-end provisioning, and liaise with internal stakeholders and solicitors. The role also involves improving credit-control processes, handling complex escalations, and mentoring junior team members.

Provides PA, administrative, client service, front-of-house, document preparation, event coordination, client onboarding, records maintenance, mail processing, and office support. The role manages appointments, prepares accounts and tax documentation, updates internal systems, coordinates suppliers and maintenance, welcomes visitors, and supports Partners, clients, and colleagues in a professional services office.

Lead strategic corporate tax advisory work for entrepreneurial businesses, large corporates, private equity-backed organizations, and owner-managed companies. Advise on transactions, restructurings, share schemes, corporate structuring, succession, and tax-efficient growth strategies. Build senior client relationships, lead complex projects, support business development, mentor tax colleagues, monitor legislative changes, and contribute to the growth and visibility of the Birmingham team, with a potential route to Partnership.

Leads private client tax advisory services for high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, business owners, families, trusts, and estates. Responsibilities include personal tax planning, inheritance tax, capital gains tax, succession planning, compliance reviews, client relationship management, business development, cross-service collaboration, and mentoring junior staff. The role also contributes to the growth and strategic direction of the Birmingham private client team.

Entry-level audit graduate role involving audit planning and execution, risk assessments, systems and controls testing, financial statement analysis, client communication, and audit documentation. The successful candidate will work toward an ACA or ACCA qualification while supporting diverse clients and developing technical accounting, analytical, and commercial skills.

Join an audit graduate scheme supporting audit engagements for diverse clients. Responsibilities include risk assessments, controls documentation, substantive testing, financial statement analysis, audit documentation, client communication, and presenting findings. You will study toward an ACA or ACCA qualification while developing technical, analytical, commercial, and client relationship skills.

Lead and deliver audit engagements, ensure regulatory compliance and quality, develop and mentor audit teams, contribute to business development and strategic growth of the Birmingham audit practice.

Lead the design, development, and maintenance of Microsoft Power Platform solutions, AI-driven applications, data models, dashboards, APIs, integrations, and automation initiatives. Provide technical leadership, develop scalable software products and services, translate stakeholder requirements into technical solutions, and evaluate emerging technologies. The role requires collaboration with technical and non-technical stakeholders and supports internal and client-facing initiatives.

Provides employment tax compliance and advisory services to owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and large corporates. Responsibilities include PAYE, National Insurance, benefits and expenses, employment status, CIS, globally mobile employees, HMRC enquiries, restructures, technical research, client relationship management, and coaching junior staff. The role requires approximately 3–4 years of employment tax experience and offers development within a collaborative accountancy firm.

The Business Development Director will lead the growth strategy for the Birmingham office, driving pipeline growth, revenue generation, and client relationship management while overseeing campaigns and events.

Lead corporate and personal insolvency appointments, provide strategic advice to businesses, lenders and stakeholders, manage complex appointments and relationships, develop and mentor the BRR team, and drive business development to grow the insolvency and restructuring practice.