Graduate Programme, Private Client Tax

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

Why Start Your Career at S&W?

Starting your career is about more than just a job. It's about the people you learn from, the relationships you build and the experiences that shape you. Whether that's passing an exam, achieving a personal milestone or celebrating success with your colleagues, you'll be part of a team that's invested in your growth, celebrates your achievements and supports you to be yourself.

At S&W, you'll be given meaningful responsibility from the start, alongside the support and guidance needed to help you succeed. You'll learn from experienced colleagues, develop valuable professional skills and build confidence as your career progresses.

As one of the UK's fastest-growing accountancy and advisory firms, we offer a balance of opportunity and support. You'll learn from people at every level of the business, gain exposure to a variety of clients, industries and experiences, and develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to build a successful career.

No previous experience in accountancy, finance or professional services is required. We're looking for people with the right attitude and potential to succeed. If you're curious, eager to learn and ready to challenge yourself, we'll provide the training, support and opportunities to help you make the most of your potential.

Our Private Client Tax Services team works with a wide range of individuals, families and business owners, helping them navigate important decisions and manage their tax affairs with confidence. With over 6,000 private clients and 1,500 trusts, you'll gain experience supporting everyone from entrepreneurs and family businesses to high-net-worth individuals and multi-generational families.

What sets S&W apart is the breadth and depth of our private client practice. You'll work on complex, varied and often long-standing client relationships, gaining exposure to a diverse range of technical and advisory work early in your career while developing a deep understanding of your clients' personal and business circumstances.

As part of our Private Client Tax team, you'll gain exposure to a wide range of individuals, families, entrepreneurs and business owners, supporting them with everything from tax compliance to complex planning and advisory matters. You'll work closely with clients, colleagues and HMRC, developing a strong understanding of tax legislation and how it applies to real-life situations. From day one, you'll take on meaningful responsibility, building technical expertise, commercial awareness and client relationship skills while contributing to work that has a direct impact on our clients' personal and financial goals.

Alongside your client work, you'll study towards the ATT and CTA as part of a Level 7 professional programme. With structured training, dedicated study support and guidance from experienced colleagues, you'll develop the technical, analytical and interpersonal skills needed to build a successful career as a trusted tax adviser.

Your work will include:

• Liaising with clients and third parties to obtain information and build an understanding of their circumstances and objectives.
• Preparing tax returns and repayment claims, ensuring clients meet their compliance obligations accurately and on time.
• Helping clients understand their upcoming tax liabilities and the tax matters that may affect them.
• Assisting with the preparation of client advice, including technical tax research, strategic planning and drafting reports and recommendations.
• Corresponding with clients, HMRC and other third parties by phone, email and letter to support the delivery of high-quality client service.

You'll be someone who:

• Is curious, eager to learn and open to new challenges
• Enjoys working with others and building positive relationships
• Has a keen eye for detail and enjoys solving problems
• Is proactive and looks for ways to make a positive contribution
• Takes ownership of their development and is motivated to achieve their goals

You'll also need to:

• Be committed to working towards the Level 7 ATT/CTA Tax Pathway professional qualification
• Have obtained or be predicted a minimum 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

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