Why Start Your Career at S&W?
Starting your career is about more than just a job. It's about the people you learn from, the relationships you build and the experiences that shape you. Whether that's passing an exam, achieving a personal milestone or celebrating success with your colleagues, you'll be part of a team that's invested in your growth, celebrates your achievements and supports you to be yourself.
At S&W, you'll be given meaningful responsibility from the start, alongside the support and guidance needed to help you succeed. You'll learn from experienced colleagues, develop valuable professional skills and build confidence as your career progresses.
As one of the UK's fastest-growing accountancy and advisory firms, we offer a balance of opportunity and support. You'll learn from people at every level of the business, gain exposure to a variety of clients, industries and experiences, and develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to build a successful career.
No previous experience in accountancy, finance or professional services is required. We're looking for people with the right attitude and potential to succeed. If you're curious, eager to learn and ready to challenge yourself, we'll provide the training, support and opportunities to help you make the most of your potential.
Our Audit & Assurance team works with a diverse range of clients, from entrepreneurial and family-owned businesses to charities, not-for-profit organisations and larger established businesses across a variety of industries.
What sets Audit & Assurance at S&W apart is the breadth of experience you'll gain early in your career. You'll develop technical expertise, commercial awareness and a well-rounded understanding of how organisations operate, while working closely with experienced colleagues and gaining exposure to senior leaders and Partners. Together, this provides a strong foundation for a successful career in the profession.
What Will You Be Doing?
As part of our Audit & Assurance team, you'll work alongside colleagues to deliver services to a variety of clients. You'll be involved in different stages of an engagement, gaining insight into how organisations operate and the role assurance plays in building confidence in financial reporting.
Whether you're based in one of our offices or working directly with clients, you'll contribute to meaningful work from day one while building your knowledge, skills and confidence.
Alongside your role, you'll study towards the Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) qualification, a prestigious qualification equivalent to a Level 7 Master's degree. Through a combination of professional training and practical experience, you'll build a strong foundation in audit, accountancy and wider business advisory services.
You'll be fully supported throughout your studies with funded training, dedicated study time, guidance from experienced colleagues and a network of people who want to see you succeed.
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No previous experience in accountancy, finance or professional services is required.
We'll support you throughout your qualification journey with a leading UK training provider, dedicated study time and practical experience that complements your learning.
You'll join as part of a cohort and benefit from a strong support network that includes experienced colleagues, a buddy and our Learning & Development team. From your first day, you'll have people around you to guide you, answer questions and help you make the most of every opportunity.
As a Colleague at S&W, You'll Have Access to Benefits That Include
We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At S&W we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we’re delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workspace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.
We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.
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As top 10 fastest growing UK accounting and advisory firm, we’ve been there, as a trusted partner, helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations.
In a world that is constantly evolving we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that really make a difference.
Since 1881, we’ve been a trusted partner, building a legacy on expertise, simplicity, and an unrelenting commitment to client success.
It is our vision to be the go-to professional services firm for growing businesses and private clients who have complex, diverse needs. Our specialists provide an extensive range of services from tax and accountancy, to assurance and financial advisory services.
We are a business built on expertise, driven by ambition, and defined by our purpose - helping businesses and individuals both in the UK and internationally navigate challenges and seize opportunities.
