Accounting
School Leaver Programme, Private Client Tax - Bristol
S&W
Location
Bristol
Salary
Competitive
Level
Level 7 – Masters
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 in English Language and Maths
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.
Requirements
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. 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.
Skills
tax return preparationclient relationship buildingproblem solvingattention to detailcommunicationHMRC correspondencefinancial analysisresearch and advisory
Required qualifications
Essential
A Level · Any · Grade 112 UCAS points in top three
Essential
GCSE · English Language · Grade 5
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 5
Essential
Professional Qualification · Level 7 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.
Future prospects
Upon completion, you will have gained hands-on experience supporting a wide range of clients with their tax affairs and financial planning, developed valuable technical, analytical and client-facing skills, built trusted relationships with clients, and obtained professional qualifications including ATT, CTA and a Level 7 professional qualification.
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 team provides experience supporting entrepreneurs, family businesses, high-net-worth individuals and families.
If this one works out
This role is in Bristol. If you'd be moving for it, a room in a shared house there typically runs £650–£900 a month.