Accounting
School Leaver Programme, Private Client Tax - Newcastle (Sept 2027)
S&W
Location
Newcastle
Postcode
Queens Lane
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
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
tax returnsclient relationship buildingHMRC correspondencetechnical tax researchfinancial analysisproblem solvingattention to detail
Required qualifications
Essential
A Level · Any · Grade 112 UCAS points minimum (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. Support throughout 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 Learning & Development team.
Future prospects
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 unsuccessful, you'll need to wait until the following recruitment season to reapply.
About S&W
One of the UK's fastest-growing accountancy and advisory firms offering a balance of opportunity and support. The Private Client Tax Services team works with a wide range of individuals, families and business owners (over 6,000 private clients and 1,500 trusts), helping them navigate important decisions and manage their tax affairs with confidence.