PKF International

What PKF International does

PKF International operates through PKF UK and Ireland, a top-12 UK accountancy and business advisory firm providing audit, assurance, taxation, advisory, corporate finance, cyber security, fraud and forensics, restructuring, and wealth management services. The firm serves owner-managed businesses, listed companies, and UK subsidiaries of international groups, delivering through a partner-led model across 17 offices in the UK and Ireland staffed by 129 partners and 1,320+ professionals. Its £202 million annual fee income, 43,000+ client base, and rankings (12th largest UK accountancy brand, 5th largest UK auditor of listed companies, 11th largest UK Tax practice, 9th largest audit practice in UK and Ireland) position it among the leading mid-tier firms, while three 'Mid-Tier Firm of the Year' and three 'Large Accountancy Firm of the Year' British Accountancy Awards reinforce its brand credentials.

The firm is a member of PKF Global, an international network of legally independent accounting firms spanning 150 countries with 440+ offices and 21,000+ partners and staff, and is itself a member of the Forum of Firms. PKF UK and Ireland monetises exclusively through professional services fees on a quote-based, partner-led basis, with no productised or subscription pricing disclosed. Its revenue model is supported by deep sector specialisation across 12 verticals (Financial Services, Insurance, Manufacturing, Energy, Not for Profit, Agriculture, TMT, Property/Construction, Funds/Family Office, Retail, Leisure/Tourism/Hospitality, Professional Services), a sub-brand in hospitality consulting (PKF hotelexperts), and capability hires from Big 4 firms and HMRC. Underlying technology is traditional professional-services delivery with no proprietary AI/ML platform; digital capability is anchored by a Chief Digital Officer leading transformation, data analytics, cyber security, and process automation initiatives.

Name

PKF International

Legal name

PKF UK & Ireland Limited

Website

https://pkf.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

PKF International operates PKF UK and Ireland, a top-12 UK accountancy and advisory firm delivering audit, tax, advisory, and corporate finance services through 17 UK and Ireland offices to 43,000+ clients, as part of the PKF Global network spanning 150 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices19 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Audit & Assurance: Statutory audit, internal audit, risk management, corporate governance, and technology assurance services for businesses of all sizes including listed companies.
2. Advisory Services: Strategic planning, business planning, financial planning, valuations, raising finance, filing of accounts and returns, payroll services, and accountancy services.
3. Capital Markets: IPO support, reporting accountants, ongoing audit and accounting support for companies listed on LSE Main Market, AIM, AQUIS, NASDAQ, OTC, ASX, TSX and TSX-V.
4. Corporate Finance: Acquisitions, disposals, financial modelling, business planning, valuations, fundraising, private equity, debt and capital structure, MBOs and MBIs.
5. Cyber Security: Penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, training, information assurance, cyber certification, and incident response management.
6. Taxation: Corporate tax, capital allowances, R&D tax credits, international tax, personal tax, VAT, land and property taxes, employer solutions, global mobility, and corporate criminal offence advice.
7. Fraud and Forensics: Forensic accounting, fraud risk management, awareness and education, fraud investigations, regulatory investigations, business intelligence, contentious insolvency litigation, and class action claims.
8. Restructuring: Business restructuring, insolvency advisory, insolvency practitioners, cashflow management, stakeholder negotiation, and finance raising.
9. Wealth Management: Risk management, investment advice, tax planning, and legacy planning for private and corporate clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

PKF UK and Ireland is a partner-led accountancy and business advisory firm delivering audit & assurance, taxation, advisory, capital markets, corporate finance, cyber security, fraud and forensics, restructuring, and wealth management services to businesses across the UK and Ireland. The firm specialises in owner-managed businesses, listed companies, and UK subsidiaries of international groups, supported by the broader PKF Global network spanning 150 countries. Services are delivered through 17 UK and Ireland offices by 1,450+ partners and staff, generating £202 million in annual fee income.

Product overview

PKF International (operating as PKF UK and Ireland) is an accountancy and business advisory firm offering a unified portfolio of professional services organized around core practice areas. The main service lines include Audit & Assurance, Advisory, Capital Markets, Corporate Finance, Cyber Security, Taxation, Fraud and Forensics, Restructuring, and Wealth Management. These services are delivered through a network of 17 offices across the UK and Ireland, supported by the broader PKF Global network spanning 150 countries. The firm specializes in serving owner-managed businesses, listed companies, and UK subsidiaries of international groups, providing sector-focused expertise across Financial Services, Not for Profit, Energy, Leisure/Tourism/Hospitality, Agriculture, Professional Services, Technology/Media/Communications, Property/Construction, Funds/Family Office, Retail, Manufacturing, and Insurance sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PKF Global: International network of legally independent accounting firms present in 150 countries
• PKF hotelexperts

Products and services

• Audit & Assurance

Quantifiable outcome

• Named 'Mid-Tier Firm of the Year' and 'Large Accountancy Firm of the Year' three times each at the British Accountancy awards

Named customers9 records

Segments15 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• PKF GlobalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPKF UK and Ireland is an active member of PKF Global, an international network of legally independent accounting firms. This membership provides PKF UK and Ireland with a presence in 150 countries around the world through 440+ offices and 21,000+ partners and staff. PKF Global is also a member of the Forum of Firms.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mazars UK: Mazars UK operates as part of an integrated international mid-tier network delivering audit, tax, and advisory services to mid-market and listed clients — a direct competitor for the same client segments as PKF.
• Crowe UK: Crowe UK is a mid-tier accounting and advisory firm providing audit, tax, risk, and consulting services to UK businesses — competing directly with PKF across the mid-market.
• Moore Kingston Smith: Moore Kingston Smith is a UK mid-tier accountancy firm focused on owner-managed businesses, NfP, and mid-corporate clients — competing with PKF in similar sectors at a comparable scale band.
• BDO UK: BDO UK is another top-tier international mid-market accountancy network serving SMEs, listed companies, and owner-managed businesses with audit, tax, and advisory services — the closest direct competitor to PKF UK & Ireland in the UK mid-tier.
• Grant Thornton UK: Grant Thornton UK is a leading mid-tier audit and advisory firm competing head-to-head with PKF for owner-managed businesses, listed-company audits, and corporate finance mandates across the UK.
• MHA (formerly MacIntyre Hudson): MHA is a top-20 UK accountancy and advisory group serving mid-market and owner-managed businesses — a directly comparable UK mid-tier firm to PKF in size, structure, and target segments.
• RSM UK: RSM UK is a mid-tier accountancy and advisory firm also serving owner-managed and mid-corporate UK clients with audit, tax, and consulting services — directly comparable in scale and sector focus to PKF.

Broad incumbents

• Deloitte UK: Deloitte UK is a Big 4 firm with full-service audit, tax, advisory, and corporate finance practices — competing with PKF for larger mid-market and listed-company engagements.
• KPMG UK: KPMG UK is one of the Big 4 with overlapping audit, tax, and advisory offerings. While larger and broader, KPMG is actively moving down-market in the UK, exerting pricing pressure on mid-tier players like PKF.
• Baker Tilly International: Baker Tilly International is a global mid-tier accountancy network with overlapping service lines — relevant as a network-level comparability reference for PKF Global's positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PKFI
• Facebookfacebook.com/TeamPKF
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pkf-uk

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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