Trainee Accountant – Accounts (School Leaver) – AAT

PEM Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Trainee Accountant to join their Accounts team. This role is perfect for recent school leavers eager to embark on a rewarding career in accountancy. You will gain hands-on experience while working towards becoming an ICAEW Chartered Accountant through a comprehensive apprenticeship program. Enjoy a supportive and friendly work environment, with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge. With a market-leading salary and numerous perks, this position offers a fantastic start to your professional journey in the heart of Cambridge. Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact in the world of accountancy!

Benefits

Fully-funded study package

Bonuses for passing exams

25 days annual leave

Birthday leave

Enhanced contributory pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Social events and team-building activities

GymFlex

Shopping discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Recent school leavers encouraged to apply with a commitment to learning.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounts preparation and basic tax computations.
• Collaborate with senior staff to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Accounts preparation

Tax computations

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Modern technology

Job description

Trainee Accountant (School Leaver) - Accounts - August 2025.

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

Join PEM, Cambridge’s largest independent accountancy firm, as a Trainee Accountant in our Accounts team. This is your opportunity to gain hands-on experience, earn a market leading salary, and work towards becoming an ICAEW Chartered Accountant through our apprenticeship program. Start your exciting journey with PEM and enjoy a supportive, friendly work environment in the heart of Cambridge.

What will you be doing day to day?

As a Trainee Accountant, you will assist with accounts preparation work and basic tax computations. Collaborate with senior staff to ensure accuracy and compliance. Additionally, you’ll handle day-to-day queries and administrative tasks, contributing to the smooth operation of the group. Your commitment to maintaining service standards and meeting deadlines is crucial.

What do we offer?

You will join our dedicated early careers training programme on a 4 year apprenticeship to become an ICAEW qualified chartered accountant. 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
• Social events and team-building activities to foster a fun and engaging workplace
• GymFlex, shopping discounts, 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

Next steps

Apply now and enjoy the benefits of working in Cambridge in a professional and friendly environment. Please follow these steps:

• 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.