Private Client Tax School Leaver Programme - Guildford (Sept 2027)

S&W; Guildford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

S&W offers school leaver opportunities across Audit, Tax, and Accountancy & Business Outsourcing, with a fully funded professional qualification up to Level 7. You’ll gain real client experience, access senior leaders, and a buddy system to support your early career. Opportunities exist across the UK office network.

No prior work experience is required; a strong potential and willingness to learn are highly valued as you start building your professional career.

Qualifications

• No prior work experience required; potential and willingness to learn are valued.
• Predicted or achieved 112 UCAS points in top 3 subjects and GCSE grade 5/B in Maths and English Language.

Skills

Curious learner

Strong communicator

Eager to learn

Education

UCAS point requirement 112 (top 3 subjects)

GCSE Maths and English Language grade 5/B

Job description

Start building your career with confidence.

At S&W, you'll gain real workplace experience, work towards a fully funded professional qualification and be trusted with meaningful responsibility from day one. Supported by colleagues who are invested in your success, you'll develop the skills, confidence and experience needed to thrive. More than that, you'll build lasting friendships, celebrate successes together and be part of a supportive community that makes S&W a great place to start your career.

School Leaver Opportunities

Alongside a fully funded professional qualification of up to Level 7 (equivalent to a master's degree), you'll benefit from the breadth of experience that comes from working across a diverse range of clients, industries and projects. Combined with direct access to senior leaders and partners, you'll develop the technical, commercial and professional skills needed to build a strong foundation for your future career.

Opportunities are available across:

• Audit
• Tax
• Accountancy & Business Outsourcing

with positions available across our UK office network.

Why Choose S&W?

• Join a team of people who are invested in your success and want to see you fulfil your potential
• Get stuck into real client work and meaningful responsibility from day one
• Gain experience across a variety of clients, industries and projects
• Learn from senior leaders and partners who are approachable and accessible
• Have a dedicated buddy, mentor and support network around you
• Build your skills and confidence through structured training and development
• Achieve fully funded qualifications up to Level 7 (Master's equivalent)
• Be part of a friendly, inclusive culture with a strong sense of community

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for people who are:

• Curious, motivated and eager to learn
• Strong communicators who enjoy working with others
• Interested in business, finance and accountancy
• Ready to start building a professional career after school or college
• Predicted or achieved 112 UCAS points in top three subjects (or equivalent) and GCSE grade 5/B in Maths and English Language, or equivalents.

No previous work experience is required. We're more interested in your potential, ambition and willingness to learn. If you're excited about developing new skills, working towards a professional qualification and building a career in Professional Services, we'd love to hear from you!