12 month Industrial Placement 2026 – Audit and Accounts

Peters Elworthy & Moore; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

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12 month Industrial Placement 2026 – Audit and Accounts .

Looking to kickstart your career in accountancy?

We are looking for a motivated undergraduate to join our Audit and Accounts team on a 12‑month industrial placement. As the largest independent accountancy firm in Cambridge, we offer hands-on experience in accounts preparation, audit assignments and tax computations, working with a wide range of clients and alongside supportive professionals. You’ll benefit from comprehensive training, mentoring, and valuable exposure to the accountancy profession, all within a friendly and collaborative environment. This placement is ideal for penultimate or final year students keen to build a career in audit and accountancy.

Apply now to join us for your placement year!

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!

Join PEM, Cambridge’s largest independent accountancy firm, as a trusted Executive Assistant supporting the Partnership as a whole and Partners individually. You will play a vital role in driving the firm’s success by managing key meetings, confidential communications, travel, and administrative tasks with professionalism and discretion.

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.

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

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 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!

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 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 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.

Share Schemes Tax Manager – Employment Tax

We are seeking a tax professional to join our dynamic team as a Share Scheme Tax Manager. In this role, you’ll work closely with clients, HMRC, and internal teams, providing expert advice on employee share incentives and employment tax matters. From designing innovative share plan structures to managing compliance and valuations, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering high-quality solutions that truly make a difference.

If you have experience in Share Schemes/Reward within an accountancy or law firm, hold a professional qualification such as ATT, CTA, or ACA, and thrive on building strong client relationships, we want to hear from you! The position also provides the opportunity to be involved in diverse employment tax matters, including employment status assessments, off-payroll working regulations, termination payments, end-of-year compliance, due diligence, and HMRC enquiries. This is your chance to work on exciting projects, grow your expertise across a broad spectrum of tax areas, and be part of a supportive team that values excellence.

Account Manager – Virtual Finance Office

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 [e-mail].