PKF Francis Clark celebrates second year in top 10 of UK’s Best Workplaces for Women

PKF Francis Clark has been ranked eighth out of 100 large employers in the 2026 UK’s Best Workplaces for Women list, marking its second consecutive year in the top 10.

The firm is also the highest-ranked accountancy firm on this year’s list, which is compiled by Great Place To Work, the company behind the largest global survey of workplace cultures and people practices.

The rankings recognise organisations that are actively removing barriers to women’s career advancement and creating equitable environments where all employees, regardless of gender, can flourish. Companies are evaluated using employee feedback and workplace culture audits.

“To be in the top 10 of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women for the second year running is something we’re really proud of. It reflects our continuing commitment to creating a workplace where people feel supported, respected and able to develop. We will keep listening to our colleagues and using their feedback to shape a culture that helps people do their best work, build their careers and balance work with life outside the firm.”

Amy Taylor, chief people officer at PKF Francis Clark

Women at PKF Francis Clark who participated in the latest survey highlighted a strong sense of teamwork and support, with colleagues describing a friendly, flexible and genuinely caring firm where people feel helped, valued and part of a positive culture.

One woman commented: “People truly look out for each other. Teams work well by coaching and providing a psychological safe space to learn and develop.”

Another said: “Management are so open and receptive to change and adaptation and it cultivates a great environment of growth for all employees. My ideas and thoughts are not just listened to but actively celebrated and taken on board. The firm clearly values people – the focus is on individual development as well as building and maintain thriving teams.”

In the survey:

96% of women at PKF Francis Clark said “When you join the company, you are made to feel welcome”
95% said “People are treated fairly here regardless of their gender”
95% said “I’m proud to tell others that I work here”

PKF Francis Clark has been ranked among the overall UK’s Best Workplaces for four years running by Great Place to Work, the global authority on workplace culture, as well as featuring on its separate lists of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Wellbeing, Best Workplaces for Development and Best Workplaces in Consulting and Professional Services. More information is available on the PKF Francis Clark Careers website.