About us

Protecting our environment

We are committed to minimising the impact of our business on the environment.

• We have calculated and offset our carbon footprint 
• We aim to minimise waste, and have removed all single use cups from our offices.  We recycle a wide range of materials including paper, plastics, electrical items and toner/ink cartridges in a responsible manner
• We seek to reduce our carbon emissions from travel by using online platforms such as Zoom and Teams for meetings where possible, promoting greater use of public transport through annual season ticket loans, and encouraging cycling by providing secure cycle parking and changing facilities within our offices.

Supporting our local communities

We want to help our local communities and, in particular, are keen to support charities that work within areas in which we are based – East London, Leeds and South Africa.  For 2022, our chosen charities are Caritas Anchor House, which supports homeless people in East London, and St George’s Crypt, which helps the homeless, vulnerable and those suffering from substance dependence in Leeds.  We are also working with the Yandisa Foundation and the Seed Fund to support the education of two young girls in South Africa.

• Everyone is entitled to additional leave each year for community volunteering activities, whether as individuals or as teams.  Many of our people serve as trustees and directors of charities and governing bodies on a pro-bono basis
• We financially support charitable initiatives organised by our people, such as sponsored runs and bike rides
• We are proud to work for charities of all sizes with registered and exempt status; not for profit mutual trading organisations; trading companies associated with charitable bodies; membership organisations; donor agencies and regulators in the UK and Europe; and school and educational trusts.

Setting high ethical standards

We act with integrity and in an ethical, honest and reliable manner. We are committed to high standards of business ethics in all interactions with clients, colleagues, suppliers and within the local community.

• We must all adhere to the five fundamental ethical principles of integrity, objectivity, professional competence and due care, confidentiality, and professional behaviour as set out in the ‘Code of Ethics’ issued by the International Federation of Accountants
• We comply with the Ethical Code published by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
• Our Professional Standards Committee sets our professional standards and procedures.  Compliance is monitored by our Audit Compliance Partner and the Investment Business Compliance Partner.

You can find out more in our Code of Conduct.

Promoting respect for everyone

We work hard to make PKF a great place for everyone.  

• We support equal opportunity in the workplace and comply with all relevant laws, regulations and codes of conduct to create an environment free from discrimination
• We have introduced a number of initiatives to support all of our people in reaching their full potential – including expanding our flexible working policy, establishing inclusion groups and investing significantly in training and development
• We are committed to building on our strengths, challenging ourselves to come up with new ways of working and creating new opportunities for our people.

Looking after our people

Making a difference to others may not be your first thought if you’re asked to describe the role of a typical accountant – but then we’re not ‘typical’.  We believe that we have an important role to play in supporting each other’s wellbeing.

• We hold regular ‘Wellbeing Workshops’ to help us boost our physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.  The sessions are run by experts and cover topics such as nutrition, mindfulness and exercise
• Our weekly ‘pulse’ survey provides a confidential forum for our staff to tell us how they are feeling, highlight concerns and ask questions
• All of our people have access to a confidential employee support helpline and we are starting to train ‘mental health first aiders’ across our business.