12-Month Placement Programme, Audit - London (July 2027)

S&W; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

S&W in London invites penultimate-year students to join a 12-month Audit placement based at our Gresham Street office. You’ll gain hands-on experience across audit and assurance, working with diverse clients and senior mentors.

You don’t need previous accounting experience; we focus on curiosity, learning and contributing to live engagements while building your professional network.

Qualifications

• Penultimate year of university
• On track to achieve at least a 2:2 degree
• Minimum 112 UCAS points from top three A Levels (or equivalent)
• GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade 5 or equivalent
• No prior accounting experience required; open to all disciplines

Responsibilities

• Support a range of audit and accountancy activities
• Test processes and controls
• Build relationships with client teams
• Resolve audit and accountancy queries
• Work alongside colleagues on client projects
• Learn from experienced professionals during the placement

Skills

Curious

Communicates well

Detail-oriented

Organised

Team player

Education

Penultimate year of university

2:2 degree expected

112 UCAS points (top 3 A Levels)

GCSE English & Maths grade 5

Job description

12-Month Placement Programme, Audit - London (July 2027)

• Full-time
• Office Location: London (Gresham Street)

Why S&W?

At S&W, we believe a great early career experience is about more than just the work you do. It's about the people you learn from, the relationships you build and the experiences that help shape your future. Whether that's developing new skills, growing your confidence or celebrating success with your colleagues, you'll be part of a team that supports you to be yourself and succeed.

During your 12 month placement you'll contribute to meaningful work, learn from experienced professionals and gain first-hand insight into life in professional services.

As one of the UK's fastest-growing accountancy and advisory firms, we offer a balance of opportunity and support. Your placement is a chance to experience life at S&W first‑hand, get to know our people and culture, and explore what a future career with us could look like.

We see our placement students as future talent, which is why many go on to secure a place on one of our Graduate programmes after completing their degree.

No previous experience in accountancy, finance or professional services is required. We're looking for people who are curious, motivated and eager to learn. What matters most is your attitude, potential and willingness to get involved.

The Audit & Assurance Team at S&W

Our 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.

What sets Audit & Assurance at S&W apart is the breadth of experience available early in your career. You'll gain insight into how different organisations operate while working closely with experienced colleagues and learning from senior leaders and Partners. Together, this provides a strong foundation for anyone considering a future career in the profession.

What Will You Be Doing?

As part of our Audit & Assurance team, you'll work alongside colleagues to deliver services to a variety of clients. You'll gain exposure to different stages of an engagement, helping you understand how organisations operate and the role assurance plays in building confidence in financial reporting.

Over the course of the placement, you'll gain valuable insight into life at S&W, develop professional skills, expand your network and build a deeper understanding of the opportunities available in Audit & Assurance.

You'll join as part of a cohort and benefit from support from colleagues across the business, giving you the opportunity to learn from people at different stages of their careers and build connections that last beyond the programme.

Your work may include:

• Supporting a range of audit and accountancy activities
• Testing processes and controls
• Building relationships with client teams
• Resolving audit and accountancy queries
• Working alongside colleagues on client projects

Whether you're based in one of our offices or working directly with clients, you'll contribute to meaningful work while building your knowledge, skills and confidence.

Throughout the programme, you'll receive support from experienced colleagues who will help you learn, develop and make the most of your internship experience.

You'll be someone who:

• Is naturally curious, eager to learn and open to new challenges
• Communicates well, builds positive relationships and collaborates effectively with others
• Has a keen eye for detail and enjoys solving problems
• Is organised, willing to take ownership and able to manage competing priorities
• Is interested in understanding how businesses operate and the challenges they face

You'll also need to:

• Be available to start on 28th June 2027
• Be in your penultimate year of university
• Be on track to achieve at least a 2:2 degree in any discipline
• 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, and we welcome applications from all degree disciplines.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At S&W we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we’re delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workspace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.

We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.