Accounting
School Leaver Programme, Private Client Tax - Salisbury (Sept 2027)
S&W
Location
Salisbury
Salary
Competitive
Level
Level 6 – Degree
Degree awarded
Level 7
Start date
1 September 2027
Minimum grades
A Level minimum 112 UCAS points in top three A Levels (or equivalent), excluding General Studies; GCSE Grade 5 (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths
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. No previous experience in accountancy, finance or professional services is required.
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. Be committed to working towards the Level 7 ATT/CTA Tax Pathway professional qualification. No previous experience in accountancy, finance or professional services is required.
Skills
Tax return preparationFinancial analysisClient relationship buildingProblem-solvingCommunicationHMRC correspondenceTechnical researchAttention to detail
Required qualifications
Essential
A Level · Any · Grade 112 UCAS points minimum
Essential
GCSE · English Language · Grade 5
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 5
Essential
Degree · ATT/CTA Tax Pathway · Grade Level 7
Training & development
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.
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. 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