Graduate Programme, Audit - London (December 2025)

targetjobs UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in the UK is seeking ACA trainees to join their Assurance & Business Services team. This role provides the opportunity to work closely with client finance teams, gaining exposure to various businesses while receiving first-class professional training for the ACA qualification. Applicants should have a minimum 2:2 degree and be committed to completing the ACA training. Competitive salary and a range of benefits offered.

Benefits

Fully funded training towards professional qualifications

Private medical insurance

Pension contribution

Generous holiday package

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Committed to completing the Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) qualification on a Level 7 apprenticeship.
• Develop understanding of client business portfolios.
• Resolve audit or accountancy queries.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a variety of audit and accountancy tasks.
• Keep senior stakeholders informed of project updates.
• Become familiar with audit and accounting software.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Education

Minimum 2:2 degree in any discipline

A level: minimum 112 UCAS points

GCSE: minimum Grade 5 in English Language and Maths

Job description

Company Description

At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations.

Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary.

Introduction to the Assurance & Business Services Team at S&W

Many businesses need to reassure investors and other stakeholders of their financial performance, even where a full audit isn’t necessary, appropriate, or required by law. The team you’ll be joining provides wide-reaching Assurance & Business Services to a diverse client base—ranging from small businesses and family enterprise start-ups to non-profit organisations—across a range of industries, both in the UK and internationally.

What Will You Be Doing?

As part of our Assurance & Business Services team, you will work directly with client finance teams at varying levels of seniority, from Accounts Assistants to Finance Directors. Your working environment will differ on each engagement, either based at client offices or at an S&W office, collaborating to provide assurance, advice, and solutions that make a real difference.

Our audits follow a cycle of Planning, Fieldwork, and Completion. Each phase can last from one week to several months, depending on the size and complexity of the client. You will quickly gain exposure to a variety of businesses, developing the knowledge and skills needed to be an effective auditor and trusted business adviser. Alongside your work, you will receive first-class professional training as you study for the Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) qualification, which will enable you to gain a full understanding of the technical aspects of audit and accountancy and additional financial advisory services.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Working as part of a team to undertake a variety of audit and accountancy tasks
• Developing an understanding of our clients and their business portfolios
• Keeping senior stakeholders informed of project updates
• Becoming familiar with our audit and accounting software
• Resolving queries, whether of an audit or accountancy nature
• Prioritising tasks whilst monitoring time against budget
  
  

To Be Successful in This Role, You Should

• Be committed to completing the Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) qualification on a Level 7 apprenticeship
• Have obtained or be predicted a minimum 2:2 degree in any discipline
• A level: minimum 112 UCAS points in your top three A levels (or equivalent), excluding General Studies
• GCSE: minimum Grade 5 (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths
  
  

Learning & Development

You’ll be supported in completing your qualification; gaining the finance knowledge, accountancy skills, and real-world business experience to jumpstart your career in accountancy, tax, and business advisory. You’ll join as part of a cohort with a built-in support network, including a buddy to offer first-hand guidance. Your qualification training will be supported by a leading UK training provider, and you’ll be given the space and time to study whilst developing a variety of skills to become a well-rounded adviser. You’ll receive guidance and support each step of the way from our dedicated Learning & Development team and your department’s training contact to ensure you have everything you need to realise your potential from day one.

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
  
  

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We 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 are delivering multiple diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. We are committed to providing a workspace where all colleagues—regardless of identity, background, or circumstance—feel respected as individuals and can achieve their full potential in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.

Adjustments and Accessibility

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

Important Notes for Completing Your Application

When You Click On The “I’m Interested” Button You’ll Be Taken To Your Profile Page. We’re In The Process Of Updating It But In The Meantime

• We can only accept one application to any of our programmes in a recruitment season. If you are unsuccessful, you will need to wait until the next September when we re-open applications for the following year.
• Under the “Experience” section, if you do not have any experience please enter “N/A” into the “Title” text box and choose a random start and end date.
• Under the “Education” section, you do not need to include all your education details as we’ll ask for this separately once you’ve completed your profile. All you need to do is fill in the “Institution” (University) question, which is mandatory. If you have more than one degree, please include your latest one.
• Under the “Resume” (CV) section, it is mandatory to upload a document as this will be reviewed by the hiring manager.
• The “Message to Hiring Manager” text box is not mandatory and will not be formally reviewed.