About the Accountancy Industry

Accountants are business experts and are vital to a company’s compliance with the law. They will make sure that the company accounts are in order, that the company and it’s employees are paying the correct amount of tax, analyse profit and loss as well as checking that all procedures are followed correctly and also advise on where to save money.

It is an accountants responsibility to have a thorough knowledge of the economy so that they can help the company to maximise it’s profits, you will therefore need an excellent knowledge of maths, accounting, finance and the law!

There is a lot to think about and it’s a big responsibility, but there is a fairly defined career pathway to follow. Find out more by following the links.

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Finance Assistant Apprentice - Virbac
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19th June 2026
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Woolpit Business Park, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Employer description Virbac is a global veterinary pharmaceutical company providing solutions to improve animal health in more than 100 countries around the world. Our extensive portfolio of innovative and award-winning products combine quality, effectiveness....
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Trainee Accountant – Virtual Finance Office (VFO) (School Leaver) – AAT/ACCA
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30th May 2026
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Cambridge, Cambs
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 bu...
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Trainee Tax Adviser Private Clients - PEM Cambridge
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30th May 2026
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Cambridge, Cambs
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 bu...
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Trainee Tax Adviser - Business Tax - PEM
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30th May 2026
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Cambridge, Cambs
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 bu...
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Trainee Accountant - Audit (School Leaver) - AAT - PEM
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3rd August 2026
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Cambridge, Cambs
Employer description PEM, is the largest independent accountancy firm in Cambridge Main description As a Trainee Accountant in our Audit team, starting in January 2027! This is your chance to earn, learn, and build a successful career in a supportive, friendly...
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Trainee Accountant (School Leaver) - Accounts - PEM
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3rd August 2026
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Cambridge, Cambs
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 bu...
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