Audit School Leaver Programme - Birmingham (Sept 2027)

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!

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.