PKF Francis Clark
PKF Francis Clark is an independent firm of chartered accountants and business advisers, with a team of 170 professionals based in Poole. The firm serves clients across diverse sectors including manufacturing, marine, agriculture, leisure and tourism, professional sports, and property and construction.
Its comprehensive range of services encompasses audit, specialist tax, VAT and customs, corporate finance, business advisory, financial planning and payroll services.
James Robinson, partner and head of the Poole office, said: “We have some amazing businesses in Dorset and we are privileged to work with many of them, supporting them to achieve their ambitions. The county combines a dynamic business community with excellent quality of life.”
With nine offices in the South of England, from Southampton to Truro, PKF Francis Clark employs nearly 1,000 people. The firm has been certified as a Great Place to Work since 2022. It is also ranked in The Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2025, reflecting a strong track record of growing its own talent.
Founded in 1919, PKF Francis Clark is today owned and led by 58 partners, with annual revenue of £80m. As a member of the PKF Global family of legally independent firms, it can draw on a vast network of local expertise, collaborating with PKF colleagues in 150 countries. This strategic alliance facilitates seamless support for UK clients with international expansion plans and overseas businesses looking to invest in Dorset.