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SW Group School Leaver Programme, Private Client Tax - Tunbridge Wells (Sept 2027)

S&W
Location
Tunbridge Wells
Salary
Competitive
Level
Level 7 – Masters
Degree awarded
Level 7
Start date
1 September 2027
Minimum grades
GCSE English Language and Maths grade 5+, A Level 112 UCAS points minimum in top three A Levels (or equivalent)
Disability Confident
✓ Yes

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

Be curious, eager to learn and open to new challenges; Enjoy working with others and building positive relationships; Have a keen eye for detail and enjoy solving problems; Be proactive and look for ways to make a positive contribution; Take ownership of development and be motivated to achieve goals; 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

Technical tax knowledgeClient relationship buildingProblem-solvingAttention to detailCommunicationResearch and analysisFinancial planning

Required qualifications

Essential
GCSE · English Language · Grade 5
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 5
Essential
A Level · Any · Grade 112 UCAS points in top three
Essential
Level 7 Professional Qualification · 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. You'll begin building the technical knowledge that underpins your work while developing the commercial, analytical and people skills needed for a successful career in professional services. With dedicated study support, expert tuition and guidance from colleagues who have completed the same journey, you'll have the support and resources to succeed throughout your training contract. Support includes 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 the 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. 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

Things to consider

We can only accept one application to any of our programmes in a recruitment season. If you're unsuccessful, you'll need to wait until the following recruitment season to reapply. Uploading a CV/Resume is mandatory as part of the application process.

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 supports everyone from entrepreneurs and family businesses to high-net-worth individuals and families.