Accounting
School Leaver Programme, Private Client Tax
S&W
Location
Guildford
Salary
Competitive
Level
Level 7 – Masters
Degree awarded
Level 7
Start date
1 September 2027
Minimum grades
GCSE Maths and English grade 5+, 112 UCAS points in A Levels
Disability Confident
✓ Yes
About the role
As part of our Private Client Tax team, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting a wide range of clients with their tax affairs and financial planning. This could include helping clients identify tax-efficient strategies, preparing tax returns and calculations, liaising with HMRC and supporting the delivery of tailored advice. You'll be given responsibility from an early stage in your career, with the opportunity to build strong client relationships and develop your professional confidence. As your experience grows, you'll take on more ownership of client work, support new trainees joining the team and contribute to a variety of projects.
Requirements
Be committed to working towards the Level 7 ATT/CTA Tax Pathway professional qualification. A Level: Predicted or obtained minimum 112 UCAS points in top three A Levels (or equivalent), excluding General Studies. GCSE: Minimum Grade 5 (or equivalent), in English Language and Maths. No previous experience in accountancy, finance or professional services is required.
Skills
Tax complianceClient communicationFinancial analysisProblem solvingAttention to detailTechnical tax researchProfessional writing
Required qualifications
Essential
A Level · Any · Grade 112 UCAS points
Essential
GCSE · English Language · Grade 5
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 5
Essential
Professional Qualification · ATT/CTA Tax Pathway · Grade Level 7
Training & development
You'll study towards the ATT and CTA qualifications, as well as a government-recognised Level 7 professional qualification. 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.
Future prospects
You'll develop valuable technical, analytical and client-facing skills while building trusted relationships and making a real difference to the people and businesses you work with. Build strong client relationships, develop professional confidence, and progress to take on more ownership of client work.
Company benefits
Fully funded training towards professional qualifications, Competitive salary, Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Pension contribution, Generous holiday package, Option to purchase additional holiday, Cycle to work scheme, Season ticket loan, Eye care support, Shared parental leave
About S&W
S&W is one of the UK's fastest-growing accountancy and advisory firms, offering a balance of opportunity and support. The Private Client Tax Services team works with a wide range of individuals, families and business owners, helping them navigate important decisions and manage their tax affairs with confidence. With over 6,000 private clients and 1,500 trusts, the team gains experience supporting everyone from entrepreneurs and family businesses to high-net-worth individuals and families.