Graduate Programme, Corporate Finance - Bristol (Sept 2026)

SW Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic finance advisory firm in Bristol is looking for graduates for its Corporate Finance Programme starting September 2026. In this role, you will support M&A transactions, develop financial models, and receive full ACA qualification support. Candidates should have a predicted 2:2 degree and strong analytical skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, private medical insurance, and funded training towards professional qualifications.

Benefits

Fully funded training towards professional qualifications

Private medical insurance

Generous holiday package

Qualifications

• Commitment to achieving ACA Level 7 qualification.
• Minimum 112 UCAS points in top three A Levels.

Responsibilities

• Support live M&A transactions and prepare marketing materials.
• Develop understanding of clients' industries and business models.
• Assist in building and reviewing financial models.
• Manage multiple workstreams and meet deadlines.

Skills

Financial analysis

Market research

Communication skills

Education

At least a predicted 2:2 degree

Minimum Grade 5 in English and Maths

Job description

Graduate Programme, Corporate Finance - Bristol (Sept 2026)

Graduate Programme, Corporate Finance - Bristol (Sept 2026)

Company Description

Job Description

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

Corporate Finance is a key part of the broader Transactions team, which also includes our due diligence, valuations, and modelling colleagues. The team is rapidly growing and now comprises over 40 professionals across our offices in London, Cambridge, Bristol, Newcastle, and Dublin.

Within Corporate Finance, we work closely with entrepreneurial and corporate clients, advising them throughout the lifecycle of their businesses. Our support covers a broad range of strategic transactions, including divestments, fundraisings, acquisitions, growth capital, management buyouts (MBOs), employee ownership trusts (EOTs), and other corporate finance initiatives.

What will you be doing?

We provide independent mid-market corporate finance advice to a wide range of clients across a variety of sectors. As a graduate, you will gain broad professional experience and in-depth exposure to a range of transactions, including both sell-side and buy-side mandates.

You will play a key role in supporting the execution of transactions and helping clients achieve their strategic objectives, while developing technical, commercial, and business skills to support your long-term career growth.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting live M&A transactions across a range of sectors, including tasks such as market research, financial analysis, and the preparation of marketing materials.
• Developing an understanding of our clients' industries, business models, and strategic objectives.
• Assisting in the preparation of buyer and target lists using databases and industry intelligence tools.
• Helping to build and review financial models and support the analysis of business plans and valuation metrics.
• Studying toward the Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) qualification, with full support provided throughout the graduate programme.
• Managing multiple workstreams by prioritising tasks, maintaining clear communication, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

To be successful in this role, you should:

• Be committed to working towards the Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) Level 7 professional qualification
• On course for at least a predicted 2:2 degree, in any discipline
• A Level: 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 respectively

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.

As a colleague here at S&W you will have access to benefits that include:

• 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

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.