Trainee Tax Adviser – Business Tax (School Leaver or Graduate) – ATT/CTA

Whether you’re finishing school or graduating from university, PEM offers the perfect launchpad for your career in tax. You’ll gain hands-on experience with real clients while we fully support your studies through the ATT and CTA qualifications – covering your training, exams, and professional development every step of the way. You’ll learn from experienced mentors, work with a diverse range of businesses, and grow in a collaborative environment that celebrates your progress. If you’re ambitious, curious, and ready to build a future in tax, PEM is where your story begins.
This role is perfect if you’re curious, detail-focused and ready to make an impact from day one; you’ll need a minimum of 112 UCAS points from all your ‘A’ Levels in relevant subjects and/or a minimum 2:2 degree ideally in a relevant analytical subject such as mathematics, business, economics or sciences. Enjoy a market-leading salary, 25 days’ holiday plus birthday leave, enhanced pension, free onsite parking, social events and flexible benefits such as GymFlex and shopping discounts.
What will you be doing day to day?
As a Trainee Tax Adviser in Business Tax, you’ll assist with tax return preparation, basic tax computations and support tax planning 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.
What do we offer?
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
Take a look at our benefits
What are we looking for?
A minimum of 112 UCAS points from all your ‘A’ Levels in relevant subjects and/or a minimum 2:2 degree ideally in a relevant analytical subject such as mathematics, business, economics or sciences
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
Next steps
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
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 years 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 team managers 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.
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