School Leaver Programme, Audit - Southampton (Sept 2025)

Evelyn Partners PS; Southampton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking ambitious school leavers to join their Audit team in Southampton. This exciting opportunity offers a comprehensive training program leading to the ACA qualification, providing a solid foundation in audit and accountancy. You will work closely with diverse clients, gaining invaluable experience while developing your skills in a supportive environment. With a commitment to professional growth and a range of benefits, this role is perfect for those looking to kickstart their career in finance and business advisory. Join a dynamic team that values diversity and inclusion, and make a meaningful impact from day one.

Benefits

Fully funded training towards professional qualifications

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

Qualifications

• Commitment to complete the ACA qualification on a Level 7 apprenticeship.
• Strong understanding of audit and accountancy tasks.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a variety of audit and accountancy tasks as part of a team.
• Keep senior stakeholders informed of project updates.

Skills

Audit

Accountancy

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

A Level: Minimum 112 UCAS points

GCSE: Minimum Grade 5 in English and Maths

Tools

Audit software

Job description

School Leaver Programme, Audit - Southampton (Sept 2025)

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.

Job Description

Introduction to the Assurance & Business Service 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 be working directly with client finance teams at varying levels of seniority, from Accounts Assistants to Financial Directors. Your working environment will differ on each engagement, either based at client offices or at an S&W office, working collaboratively to provide assurance, advice and solutions that really make a difference.

Our audits follow a cycle of Planning, Fieldwork and Completion, each phase can last anywhere between 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'll 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
• 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 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. And you won't do it alone - you'll be joining as part of a cohort with your own personal support network, including a buddy to offer first-hand experience. 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 advisor. You'll receive guidance and support each step of the way by our dedicated Learning & Development team and training contact for your department to make sure you have everything you need to realise your potential from day one.

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. 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.