One thing we can guarantee is that no two days will be the same. Every client is different, so you’ll be challenged with new opportunities daily. You’ll work across a variety of sectors, experiencing a wide range of high-quality clients, from start-ups, AIM-listed companies, and inspirational not-for-profit organisations. This role will be based in our audit & assurance team.
In Audit & Assurance, you’ll:
Regularly visit clients’ premises, so every day is different.
Work in small project teams (typically 2-4 people) on a wide range of medium-sized and large businesses for 1-2 weeks at a time. This is a great way to learn and develop technical, commercial and personal skills.
Identify key issues and risks facing a business each year and use data analytics tools as part of ensuring the information reported is accurate and reliable.
Gain experience in preparing annual statutory accounts and tax calculations, as well as assessing forecasts and projections.
Each year that you are with us, you will build upon the knowledge and experiences that you have gained and be given more responsibility as you grow and develop.Training:You'll study with an external provider, spending a day a week at college to help you learn and prepare for your AAT exams.Training Outcome:AAT.Employer Description:As 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.
For the past three years, PKF Francis Clark has been certified as a Great Place to Work and ranked among the UK’s Best Workplaces. In 2025, we climbed four places to 20 out of 100 large organisations on this prestigious list.
We’re also ranked among the UK’s Best Workplaces for Wellbeing (35 out of 100), Best Workplaces for Development (24 out of 100) and Best Workplaces in Consulting and Professional Services.
All these lists are compiled by workplace culture experts Great Place to Work. Our rankings are a direct result of feedback from our people in a confidential, independent annual survey.
The success rates of our trainees mean we’re also ranked 33rd in The Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2025.
While we’re proudly independent, we collaborate with colleagues around the world to enable our clients to succeed. PKF Francis Clark is a member of the PKF Global family of firms – together we’re the 12th largest provider of accountancy services in the UK. Being part of this international network provides opportunities to connect with like-minded accountants and business advisers in 150 countries.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm, with one hour for lunch.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
As a member of the private client team, you will be part of a team that develops close working relationships with the high-net-worth individuals they help navigate through their complex tax affairs. This ranges from income tax planning to dealing with complex capital disposals and helping families plan for succession.
You will be supported to achieve the Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT) and the Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) qualifications via an apprenticeship. This combination is the gold standard of quality for tax professionals.
You’ll work alongside other departments providing the specialist in-depth advice required for the ever-increasing complexity of tax law. Tax is pivotal to so much accountancy work, so you’ll learn to interpret complex legislation and deliver solutions in a way that clients understand.
You’ll be preparing profit and loss statements and tax returns, creating new accounting processes for companies, analysing financial information to find efficiencies, and saving. Our tax teams enjoy diverse and varied roles providing tailored tax planning and advice to clients ranging from large corporations to family businesses and individuals.
Training:You'll study on block release with an external training provider to complete your qualification. Training Outcome:Lots of opportunities within practice and industry. Employer Description:As 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.
For the past three years, PKF Francis Clark has been certified as a Great Place to Work and ranked among the UK’s Best Workplaces. In 2025, we climbed four places to 20 out of 100 large organisations on this prestigious list.
We’re also ranked among the UK’s Best Workplaces for Wellbeing (35 out of 100), Best Workplaces for Development (24 out of 100) and Best Workplaces in Consulting and Professional Services.
All these lists are compiled by workplace culture experts Great Place to Work. Our rankings are a direct result of feedback from our people in a confidential, independent annual survey.
The success rates of our trainees mean we’re also ranked 33rd in The Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2025.
While we’re proudly independent, we collaborate with colleagues around the world to enable our clients to succeed. PKF Francis Clark is a member of the PKF Global family of firms – together we’re the 12th largest provider of accountancy services in the UK. Being part of this international network provides opportunities to connect with like-minded accountants and business advisers in 150 countries.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm with one hour for lunch.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
.NET Developer, Optimizely, CMS – Colchester, Essex
(Tech stack: .NET Developer, CMS, Optimizely, Sitecore, Umbraco, .NET 9, C#, Angular, Agile, Programmer, Full Stack Engineer, Architect, .NET Developer)
Established in the 1990s our client is one the fast growing technologies brands across Europe. They have built an unrivalled reputation for developing revolutionary .NET software solutions. Having recently embarked upon a number of cutting edge Greenfield .NET projects they are looking to recruit .NET Developer to join their award winning .NET development team.
Working in tandem with Microsoft's very own consultants .NET Developer will be working on the development of complex enterprise .NET projects that have attracted much attention in the trade place. .NET Developer applicants should be experienced in: .NET, .NET Core / ASP.NET MVC, C# and Azure SQL. .NET Developer candidates should have some knowledge of a Content Management System (CMS) such as Optimizely, Sitecore, Umbraco, Alterian, Immediacy, Ektron, Kentico, Sitefinity or dotnetnuke. Our client can provide you with industry recognised training in: .NET 9, JavaScript, React, Angular 19, Microservices, MongoDB, Vue.js, TypeScript, Azure, AWS, Web API 2, Entity Framework, Node.js, Elasticsearch, Agile, TDD, BDD, Scrum, Kanban and MongoDB.
This is a unique opportunity to join a firm that genuinely values its employees; they have ranked highly in the Times Top 100 List of Employers over the last 5 years. These positions are urgent, as such our client guarantees to provide feedback on CV's within 24 hours of submission and complete the interview process within 1 week.
Location: Colchester, Essex, UK / Remote Working
Salary: £45,000 - £70,000 + Bonus + Pension + Benefits
Applicants must be based in the UK and have the right to work in the UK even though remote working is available.
Noir continues to be the leading Microsoft recruitment agency; we can help you make the right career decisions!
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.NET Developer, CMS, Sitecore, EpiServer, Umbraco – London
(Tech stack: .NET Developer, CMS, Sitecore, EpiServer, Umbraco, .NET 9, C#, Angular, Agile, Programmer, Full Stack Engineer, Architect, .NET Developer)
Established in the 1990s our client is one the fast growing technologies brands across Europe. They have built an unrivalled reputation for developing revolutionary .NET software solutions. Having recently embarked upon a number of cutting edge Greenfield .NET projects they are looking to recruit .NET Developer to join their award winning .NET development team.
Working in tandem with Microsoft's very own consultants .NET Developer will be working on the development of complex enterprise .NET projects that have attracted much attention in the trade place. .NET Developer applicants should be experienced in: .NET, .NET Core / ASP.NET MVC, C# and Azure SQL. .NET Developer candidates should have some knowledge of a Content Management System (CMS) such as Sitecore, EpiServer, Umbraco, Alterian, Immediacy, Ektron, Kentico, Sitefinity or dotnetnuke. Our client can provide you with industry recognised training in: .NET 9, JavaScript, React, Angular 19, Microservices, MongoDB, Vue.js, TypeScript, Azure, AWS, Web API 2, Entity Framework, Node.js, Elasticsearch, Agile, TDD, BDD, Scrum, Kanban and MongoDB.
This is a unique opportunity to join a firm that genuinely values its employees; they have ranked highly in the Times Top 100 List of Employers over the last 5 years. These positions are urgent, as such our client guarantees to provide feedback on CV's within 24 hours of submission and complete the interview process within 1 week.
Location: London, UK / Remote Working
Salary: £40,000 - £75,000 + Bonus + Pension + Benefits
Applicants must be based in the UK and have the right to work in the UK even though remote working is available.
Noir continues to be the leading Microsoft recruitment agency; we can help you make the right career decisions!
NOIRUKNETRECNOIRUKREC....Read more...
To work alongside our existing machinist
To understand drawings
Be able to complete machining jobs to a high standard and tight tolerances
Operate CNC machinery safely, lathes and milling machines
Operate manual machinery, lathes, drills and milling machines safely
De-burr finished components to drawing specifications
Understand assembly drawings
Competent at light assembly work
Keep work area tidy at all times
Be able to modify and rework existing parts to drawings
Must be able to inspect finished parts
Setting parts for machinery
Training:
Engineering Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
Training Outcome:
Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship
Employer Description:Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licenced by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 1st in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award 2024-2025. Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities, where we recruit and employ the apprentice on behalf of our host clients, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both the apprentice and the client as the experts in the industry. We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partnered training providers.
If you are successful in securing an apprenticeship with Inspire ATA, it is important to understand that Inspire ATA will be your employer and the apprenticeship placement will be a separate organisation that simply hosts you as an apprentice.
As a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, Inspire ATA performs an important role in developing the UK labour market and it is our responsibility to ensure that talent is recognised, developed, and matched with business needs, whatever the background of the individual, irrespective of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, relationship orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity and gender reassignment. We are proud of the diverse nature of our business and work with clients to ensure that all candidates are treated with courtesy and respect.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm
(30 minutes break).Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience....Read more...
Support pupils individually and in groups to complete work to their full ability.
Encourage independence and personal confidence through structured activities.
Support social integration and advise pupils on dealing with problems, referring to staff where needed.
Prepare resources and learning materials under teacher direction.
Create or adapt learning aids to ensure accessibility for all pupils.
Communicate effectively with teaching and therapy staff, as well as parents and carers.
Keep accurate records of pupil progress and issues for teacher reference.
Assist with administrative tasks such as photocopying, filing, displays, and data entry.
Provide personal care and support with feeding, toileting, hygiene, and mobility (where applicable).
Supervise pupils during non-teaching times to ensure their safety and well-being.
Carry out other duties appropriate to the level of the post as directed.
Training Outcome:
An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable workexperience and industry specific competence.
Potential for full time employment on successful completion ofthe apprenticeship.
Employer Description:Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licenced by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 1st in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award 2024-2025. Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities, where we recruit and employ the apprentice on behalf of our host clients, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both the apprentice and the client as the experts in the industry. We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partnered training providers.
If you are successful in securing an apprenticeship with Inspire ATA, it is important to understand that Inspire ATA will be your employer and the apprenticeship placement will be a separate organisation that simply hosts you as an apprentice.
As a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, Inspire ATA performs an important role in developing the UK labour market and it is our responsibility to ensure that talent is recognised, developed, and matched with business needs, whatever the background of the individual, irrespective of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, relationship orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity and gender reassignment. We are proud of the diverse nature of our business and work with clients to ensure that all candidates are treated with courtesy and respect.Working Hours :Monday, 8:30am - 4:30pm. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 8:30am - 4:00pm. Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
Work as part of a team to create and maintain safe and supportive learning environments across the nursery, plan and implement opportunities to enhance children’s development, and complete observations linked to the early years curriculum
Interact positively with all nursery users and work in partnership with colleagues and parents to ensure all children’s individual needs are met at all times whilst they are in your careadhere to nursery routines and policies and to seek guidance from your leadership team as required
Successfully manage your time to ensure you submit your coursework by the deadlines set by your assessor/tutor
Training:By the end of your apprenticeship you will gain:
A level 3 Early Years Educator qualification; there will be an online initial assessment during our screening stage if you don’t already hold maths and English at grade 4 or above, to determine the most suitable level of apprenticeship for you
Level 2 functional skills qualifications in maths and English, if you do not already have equivalent qualifications in these subjects at the required level
A paediatric first aid qualification
A permanent contract, subject to you successfully gaining your qualification, where after completion you will be appointed as a qualified Nursery Practitioner within our partnership
Our Early Years apprenticeship offers you:
A full-time role (37.5 hours a week) working with children under 5 in our nursery to gain valuable practical childcare experience
'Off the job' learning time within your working week which will support your studies
A Trainer/Assessor from our in-house EduBase Academy, who will visit you at your nursery on a regular basis to guide and direct you
Regular group training sessions (usually once every 6-8 weeks) with other apprentices from across our partnership, held at our EduBase Academy in Newport Pagnell (MK16 8NJ)
Training Outcome:When you join our partnership, you will be greatly rewarded with a range of benefits, which include:
A competitive salary: £7.57 per hour to start, rising to £10.00 per hour once you have completed 6 months in post. If you are aged 21 or over, after 12 months in post there will be a further increase to £12.24 per hour.
From day 1: 75% discount for parents and 40% discount for grandparents at any Childbase nursery.
Generous leave entitlement: 23 days annual leave, plus paid bank holidays.
Exclusive rewards: Tax-free Partnership dividends, qualification reward payment, retail discounts, family fun days with free tickets to UK attractions and cycle-to-work scheme.
Well-being support: Mental Health First Aiders, two free meals a day in the nursery, subsidised medical care, flu jabs, eye care vouchers, occupational health support, and a free will-writing service.
Employer Description:At Childbase Partnership we have been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Our mission is to give children the best possible start in life and instil a lifelong passion for learning.
Across all 44-day nurseries, Head Office, and our EduBase Academy, our dedicated colleagues work together to create a lasting, positive impact in our local communities.
We are determined to be excellent and constantly strive for the best outcomes, not only for the children in our care but for every colleague too.
What makes us special?
• We are 100% employee-owned – which means we are all partners, we all have a meaningful voice, and we own our future (this includes sharing profits too, tax-free).
• ‘Number 1’ - we have earned the top spot in the prestigious Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes, all thanks to our extraordinary colleagues.
• Record-breaking Green Flag achievements, and climate-positive status - we save more CO2 than we create (take that, climate change!).
• Planting in excess of 2,000 trees in the Eden Restoration project - because the planet needs a hug too.
• Over £3.5 million raised for charity – we’re basically fundraising superheroes (without the capes).Working Hours :You will work varied shifts, usually between the hours of 07:15am-18:30pm Monday - Friday, so you experience all aspects of the daily routine at nursery.Skills: Communication skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
