About
Employer description
PEM is an independent member of Kreston Global, a global network of 150 independent accounting firms across more than 100 countries. This provides a resource of over 27,500+ dedicated professionals wherever in the world you happen to do business. This global capability enables us to offer our clients an informed global resource for accounting, auditing, taxation and advisory services.
Main description
PEM is looking for ambitious graduates to join our Private Client Tax team as Trainee Tax Advisers from summer 2026.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop a stimulating career in tax with Cambridge’s largest independent accountancy firm. You’ll gain hands-on experience preparing tax returns, supporting advisory projects and learning from our diverse client base, while completing our structured training programme to qualify as a Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA). We offer a market-leading salary, fully funded study package, exam bonuses, generous benefits and a friendly, supportive place to grow your career.
We welcome your application and look forward to hearing from you.
What will you be doing day to day?
As a Trainee Tax Adviser in the Private Client team, you’ll assist with tax return preparation, basic tax computations and support tax planning and advisory assignments.
You’ll work on both client-focused projects and office-based tasks, gaining exposure to our diverse and exciting client base across various industry sectors.
Entry requirements
- A minimum of 112 UCAS points from all your ‘A’ Levels in relevant subjects and/or a minimum 2:2 degree
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Professional approach with a good eye for detail
- Ability to work flexibly and supportively within a busy team
- Commitment to maintaining high professional standards.
Benefits
You will join our dedicated tax training programme to become a Chartered Tax Adviser. Our early careers programme includes:
- Comprehensive support to develop your skills and knowledge
- Market leading salary
- Fully-funded study package
- Bonuses for successfully passing exams first time
- 25 days annual leave
- Birthday leave
- Enhanced contributory pension scheme
- Free onsite parking
- Supported railcard
- Social events and team-building activities to foster a fun and engaging workplace
GymFlex, Perkbox, flu jabs, cycle to work and other flexible benefit options - Access to modern technology and tools that enhance your work experience
- A friendly, supportive, and flexible work environment
How to apply
Apply now and enjoy the benefits of working in Cambridge in a professional and friendly environment. Please follow these steps:
- Send your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications to recruitment@pem.co.uk
- A member of our talent team will review your application and assess your suitability for the role
- If selected, you will be invited for an initial call with our talent team where you can discuss your skills and experiences in more detail and crucially why you would like to join PEM’s early careers programme
- If successful, you will be asked to complete a number of short skills tests to evaluate your numerical, written reasoning and attention to detail skills
- Candidates will have a final interview with one of our partners and a member of the team to discuss the role and your potential fit within the team
- If selected, you will receive a formal offer, and we will guide you through the onboarding process to get you started on your exciting journey with PEM.
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 30/05/2026
Salary
TBC
Location
This job is located in Cambridge, Cambs
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