About us
Enabling our clients and people to succeed
The supporting character in thousands of business stories
We’ve been supporting business leaders since 1919 – whether you need technical expertise, a fresh perspective or an experienced listening ear.
Today, we’ve over 980 expert colleagues, offices throughout the South and South West of England. We’re part of PKF International, one of the world's biggest accountancy networks.
But our firm is not the important part. What’s important is your business, and the way we support you.
Talk to a PKF Francis Clark client; they’ll likely mention they feel supported and understood. And to us, that’s the most vital part of your accountancy service. The moment you call, we grasp the situation quickly – asking all the right questions, because we know you so well.
It’s the reason why so many of our client relationships last not just years, but decades, sometimes generations.
Nine
offices
980+
people
The largest independent chartered accountancy firm in South West England
Global reach as part of PKF International – ranked the 13th largest provider of accountancy services in the UK by Accountancy Age
A deep, mutual relationship with your business – backed by true global expertise
Absolute confidence
in your figures, insights, and advice. Every angle is covered; no detail’s missed – because we know your business and have all the experts under one roof. When you have decisions to make, we’re an honest sounding board and a critical friend.
Freedom to choose
any direction, knowing you’ll always be fully supported. We’re independent, with technical experts covering any choice you can make – and, usually, experience in your sector too. That gives you wider perspectives. More and better ideas. All your options are open.
A big-picture view
of the business behind the numbers. You’re leading a business in the real world, not on a spreadsheet. You have people to inspire. Challenges to fix. Targets to meet. That context isn’t just important; it’s everything.
A great place to work – and that’s official
Find out why PKF Francis Clark is among the UK’s best employers – for seasoned professionals and trainees too.
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Environmental, governance, and social commitments
We’re doing our best to be a positive influence in business, in our communities and in the world.
Our progress so far →Bringing business confidence since 1919
In November 1919, Somerset-born Francis S Clark founded the first accountancy practice in Newton Abbot, Devon, serving the thriving local quarry and railway industries.
The young man’s innovative ideas – learned while training in Africa – proved successful. He grew prominent in the west country business community and led the town’s Chamber of Commerce. His colleagues, and the clients who would become his friends, came to know him as Frank.
Frank retired in 1946. But we think he’d be proud of the practice that still bears his name.
A forward-thinking firm – with time-honoured values
Shaping your future through insight and innovation. That’s our vision. Along with our values it guides our work and underpins everything we do:
Supportive
– going out of our way to help others and make them feel valued
Respectful
– treating others the way they would like to be treated
Adaptable
– being open to and ready for change, embracing new opportunities, processes and technology
Ambitious
– consistently looking to improve and going the extra mile to help colleagues and clients achieve their goals
Integrity
– doing the right thing in all circumstances