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School Leaver Programme, Audit - Birmingham (Sept 2027)

S&W
Location
Birmingham
Postcode
103 Colmore Row
Salary
Competitive salary
Duration
Not specified
Hours per week
40h
Positions available
1
Level
Level 6 – Degree
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. Whether you're based in one of our offices or working directly with clients, you'll contribute to meaningful work from day one while building your knowledge, skills and confidence.

Requirements

Be committed to working towards the Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) Level 7 professional qualification. Have a minimum of 112 UCAS points from your top three A Levels (or equivalent), excluding General Studies. Have achieved a 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 analysisaudit testingclient relationship buildingproblem solvingattention to detailcommercial awareness

Required qualifications

Essential
A Level · Any · Grade Sufficient to achieve 112 UCAS points
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. You'll be 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
Support 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 the Learning & Development team.
Future prospects
Build a strong foundation in audit, accountancy and wider business advisory services with exposure to a variety of clients, industries and experiences.

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

You can only accept one application to any of the programmes in a recruitment season. If unsuccessful, you'll need to wait until the following recruitment season to reapply.

About S&W

As one of the UK's fastest-growing accountancy and advisory firms, S&W offers a balance of opportunity and support. 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 Birmingham. If you'd be moving for it, a room in a shared house there typically runs £500–£750 a month.

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