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School Leaver Programme, Private Client Tax - Manchester (Sept 2027)

S&W
Location
Manchester
Salary
Competitive salary
Level
Level 7 – Masters
Degree awarded
Level 7
Start date
1 September 2027
Minimum grades
GCSE English Language and Maths grade 5+, 112 UCAS points in top three A Levels

About the role

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. 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.

Requirements

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. Committed to working towards the Level 7 ATT/CTA Tax Pathway professional qualification.

Skills

tax return preparationclient liaisonproblem solvingattention to detailcommunicationtechnical analysisHMRC correspondence

Required qualifications

Essential
A Level · Any · Grade 112 UCAS points in top three
Essential
GCSE · English Language · Grade 5
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 5
Essential
Degree · Level 7 ATT/CTA Tax Pathway

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. 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.

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. 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.
If this one works out

This role is in Manchester. If you'd be moving for it, a room in a shared house there typically runs £550–£800 a month.

What rent could you afford?Moving to ManchesterRenting at 18