Accounting
School Leaver Programme, Private Client Tax - London (Sept 2027)
S&W
Location
London
Salary
Competitive salary
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 minimum Grade 5 (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths
About the role
Join S&W's Private Client Tax team as a School Leaver. You'll gain hands-on experience supporting a wide range of clients with their tax affairs and financial planning. This includes 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
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. You'll be someone who is curious, eager to learn and open to new challenges, enjoys working with others and building positive relationships, has a keen eye for detail and enjoys solving problems, is proactive and looks for ways to make a positive contribution, and takes ownership of their development and is motivated to achieve their goals.
Working week
Full-time
Skills
Tax return preparationClient relationship managementProblem-solvingAttention to detailTechnical tax knowledgeHMRC correspondenceFinancial analysisProfessional communication
Required qualifications
Essential
A Level · Any · Grade 112 UCAS points minimum in top three A Levels
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. 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.
Future prospects
Upon completion, you'll be a qualified tax professional with ATT/CTA qualifications and a Level 7 professional qualification, capable of managing client tax affairs, preparing returns, conducting tax research, and delivering tailored financial advice.
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 firm offers a balance of opportunity and support with exposure to a variety of clients, industries and experiences.
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.