Accounting
School Leaver Programme, Audit - London (Sept 2027)
S&W
Location
London
Salary
Competitive salary
Duration
not specified
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 from top three A Levels
About the role
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. Your work will include: Analysing financial information, Testing processes and controls, Building relationships with client teams, Resolving audit and accountancy queries, Supporting a range of audit and accountancy projects.
Requirements
Curious, eager to learn and open to new challenges; Enjoys working with others and building positive relationships; Keen eye for detail and enjoys solving problems; Proactive and looks for ways to make a positive contribution; Takes ownership of their development and is motivated to achieve their goals; Committed to working towards the Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) Level 7 professional qualification; Minimum of 112 UCAS points from top three A Levels (or equivalent), excluding General Studies; Achieved minimum Grade 5 (or equivalent) in GCSE English Language and Maths; No previous experience in accountancy, finance or professional services is required.
Working week
Full-time
Skills
Financial analysisProcess and control testingClient relationship buildingProblem solvingProfessional communicationAttention to detail
Required qualifications
Essential
A Level · Any · Grade 112 UCAS points from top three A Levels
Essential
GCSE · English Language · Grade 5
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 5
Essential
Degree · Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) · Grade Level 7
Training & development
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. 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.
Additional training
You'll join as part of a cohort and benefit from a strong support network that includes experienced colleagues, a buddy and the Learning & Development team. Support provided through a leading UK training provider.
Future prospects
Develop technical expertise, commercial awareness and a well-rounded understanding of how organisations operate. Build knowledge, skills and confidence in audit, accountancy and wider business advisory services. Work 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.
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 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.
If this one works out
This role is in London. If you'd be moving for it, a room in a shared house there typically runs £900–£1,400 a month.