Are you a recent school leaver or graduate looking to launch an exciting career in taxation?

PEM, the largest independent accountancy firm in Cambridge, is seeking talented school leavers or graduates to join our Business Tax team as a Trainee Tax Adviser. This exciting opportunity is ideal for ambitious individuals looking to start a rewarding career in taxation and tax advisory services.

Are you a recent school leaver or graduate looking for a rewarding career in accountancy?

Join PEM, Cambridge’s largest independent accountancy firm, as a Trainee Accountant in our Virtual Finance Office (VFO) team. This is your opportunity to gain hands on experience, earn a market leading salary, and work towards your ACCA qualification through our apprenticeship program. Start your exciting journey with PEM and enjoy a supportive, friendly work environment in the heart of Cambridge.

Ready to launch your career? Apply today!

Launch your career as a Trainee Accountant at PEM, Cambridge’s largest independent accountancy firm. As part of our thriving Accounts team, you’ll make an immediate impact working on real client projects, tackling business challenges, and seeing your ideas valued from day one. Our early years programme empowers you to learn alongside industry leaders and experienced mentors, gaining hands-on experience and expert guidance as you work toward becoming an ICAEW Chartered Accountant. We provide full exam support and tailor your development to help you thrive.

At PEM, you’re never just a number. You’ll be part of a collaborative, ambitious team based in the heart of Cambridge, with access to vibrant social events, exclusive networking opportunities, and a clear path for progression.

Ready to shape the future of accountancy? Apply today and launch your career with PEM.

Launch your career as a Trainee Accountant at PEM, Cambridge’s largest independent accountancy firm. As part of our thriving Audit team, you’ll make an immediate impact working on real client projects, tackling business challenges, and seeing your ideas valued from day one. Our early years programme empowers you to learn alongside industry leaders and experienced mentors, gaining hands-on experience and expert guidance as you work toward becoming an ICAEW Chartered Accountant. We provide full exam support and tailor your development to help you thrive.

At PEM, you’re never just a number. You’ll be part of a collaborative, ambitious team based in the heart of Cambridge, with access to vibrant social events, exclusive networking opportunities, and a clear path for progression.

Ready to shape the future of accountancy? Apply today and launch your career with PEM.

Looking to kickstart your career in accountancy?

We’re offering a 12 month Industrial Placement in our Virtual Finance Office (VFO) at PEM – the largest independent accountancy firm in Cambridge. You’ll gain hands on experience in client accounts, reporting, bookkeeping and ledger management, while learning from experienced professionals in a supportive, friendly team. This placement is ideal for penultimate or final year undergraduates ready to develop real-world skills and take the first step towards a career in accountancy.

Apply now to join us for your placement year!

Thinking about your next career move — or ready to take the first step into the world of payroll?

We’re looking for a Payroll Specialist Trainee to join our friendly, experienced team. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn on the job, gain real-world payroll experience, and study towards a BTEC qualification with full support from our dedicated team.

If you’re organised, motivated, and eager to start a rewarding career, we’d love to hear from you!

Are you passionate about making a difference and looking for a challenging yet rewarding role? We’re seeking an Audit Manager to join our dedicated team specialising in charities and not for profit.

As an Audit Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of clients with turnovers typically from £1 million up to £20 million. You’ll lead audits from planning to completion, working closely with senior managers and trustees. Our team provides specialist audit and business advisory services to more than 250 charities and non-profits in the UK. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the sector.

We’re looking for a strategic thinker and a proactive problem solver. Someone who excels at portfolio and client management, team oversight, and business development. If you’re someone that staff feel comfortable approaching for guidance, then you’re the leader we’re looking for. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to use your skills in a meaningful way, contribute to a sector that makes a real difference, and grow professionally. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a significant impact, we want to hear from you.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a leading firm? We are seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Manager to provide efficient support and assistance to partners and managers.

This role ensures deadlines are met, technical work is executed according to firm procedures, and the highest standard of client care is maintained. You will be responsible for completing audit and accounting assignments for our Not-for-Profit client base, adhering to PEM’s technical standards and procedures.

If you are detail-oriented and committed to excellence, we invite you to join our team!

Are you an experienced audit professional ready to take the next step in your career? We are seeking an Assistant Manager in Audit to join our dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will support partners and managers, lead audit fieldwork for key assignments, and ensure the highest standards of client care and technical excellence are maintained.

If you are passionate about audit, thrive in a team environment, and are eager to contribute to our clients’ success, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join a firm that values your growth and expertise!

We are currently seeking an experienced Assistant Manager to join our Business Tax team. This key role involves managing a portfolio of clients, dealing with their corporation tax compliance and working with them on advisory matters, as well as reviewing compliance work prepared by the team. The preferred candidate will be ATT and CTA qualified, but we are also open to applications from those who are ACA or ACCA qualified and have relevant tax experience. Strong technical tax knowledge, exceptional client communication skills, and the ability to mentor junior colleagues are essential.

We welcome applications from candidates seeking either full-time or part-time hours.

If you are a motivated tax professional looking to advance your career, we encourage you to apply.

Are you ready to take a leading role in advising high net worth individuals and their families?

We are seeking an exceptional Assistant Director to join our respected Private Clients team. Join a prestigious firm where your expertise will be used to provide sophisticated tax solutions for high-net-worth individuals and their families. You will work alongside Directors and Partners to deliver bespoke tax advice and innovative planning solutions. This is not a compliance role — it’s a varied position where you’ll play a leading part in advisory work, business development, and assisting the team to meet its 2030 strategy. Your expertise will help to drive innovative planning solutions that make a tangible difference to our clients’ financial futures.

Are you ready to take the next step in your tax career with a firm that values innovation, client care, and professional excellence?

Join a thriving and forward-thinking firm as a Private Client Tax Manager, with a focus on assisting with the provision of tax advisory projects for high-net-worth clients. In this role, you will work closely with HNWIs, Owner Managed Businesses (OMB), Partnerships and Trusts. With a large majority of your time focusing on providing bespoke advisory projects, identifying new business opportunities, and mentoring and supporting junior members of the team. You will assist in delivering strategic personal tax advice as well as supporting Partners and directors with business development and meeting the teams 2030 strategy.

Candidates must possess a CTA qualification, although other recognised accounting qualifications, such as STEP, ACA, or ACCA, will also be considered, provided they have proven post qualification experience in personal tax advice. They must have strong technical expertise in personal tax advisory, effective project management and team development skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and an ability to build strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate commercial awareness to identify business growth opportunities and a commitment to continuous learning to stay up to date with legislative changes.

We’re seeking a dynamic Account Manager to manage their own portfolio of client accounts and deliver exceptional service using the latest cloud accounting technology. Responsibilities include bookkeeping, management reporting, credit control, and general business support. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in cloud-based accounting software. You should be able to work independently, manage multiple clients simultaneously, and adapt to evolving technological solutions in the accounting field.

If you’re proactive and client-focused, apply now and take the next step in your career!

To apply, please send a covering letter and CV to our recruitment team at recruitment@pem.co.uk.

Thinking about your next career move — or ready to take the first step into the world of payroll?

We’re looking for a Payroll Specialist Trainee to join our friendly, experienced team. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn on the job, gain real-world payroll experience, and study towards a BTEC qualification with full support from our dedicated team.

If you’re organised, motivated, and eager to start a rewarding career, we’d love to hear from you!