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S&W, an accountancy and advisory firm (formerly the professional-services arm of Evelyn Partners), runs School Leaver Programmes in Audit, Tax and Accountancy. Most are Level 7 apprenticeships leading to ACA, ATT/CTA or ACCA, with funded training from a UK provider, study leave, a buddy and a cohort. Roles open in early September and are filled on a rolling basis for a September start, across offices in England and Scotland.

Programmes

1 tracked · status for the next intake that is recruiting
  • 2027 intakeSchool Leaver Programme

    Apprenticeship · Level 7 · Legal, finance and accounting

    Rolling
    Opens
    ClosesTBC

Apprenticeship types

4 offered · degree apprenticeships first

  • School Leaver Programme, Audit

    Level 7

    Audit · Duration not published

    More about this programme: School Leaver Programme, Audit
    Qualification
    ACA (ICAEW Associate Chartered Accountant)
    Business areas
    Audit and Assurance
    Locations
    Beaconsfield, Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Edinburgh, Guildford

    Sept 2027 adverts live in the six listed offices. Audit page says ACA 'Level 7 Apprenticeship'.

    Source for School Leaver Programme, Audit

  • School Leaver Programme, Private Client Tax

    Level 7

    Tax · Duration not published

    More about this programme: School Leaver Programme, Private Client Tax
    Qualification
    ATT and CTA
    Business areas
    Private Client Tax Services
    Locations
    Beaconsfield, Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Guildford

    Tax page: 'Private Client Tax programme includes ATT/CTA qualifications, on a Level 7 apprenticeship'. Sept 2027 adverts live in the listed offices.

    Source for School Leaver Programme, Private Client Tax

  • School Leaver Programme, Business Tax

    Level 7

    Tax · Duration not published

    More about this programme: School Leaver Programme, Business Tax
    Qualification
    ACA
    Business areas
    Business Tax
    Locations
    Not published

    Tax page: 'Business Tax programme includes ACA Qualification, on a Level 7 Apprenticeship'. No live school-leaver Business Tax advert seen.

    Source for School Leaver Programme, Business Tax

  • School Leaver Programme, Accountancy

    Level 7

    Accountancy · Duration not published

    More about this programme: School Leaver Programme, Accountancy
    Qualification
    ACCA, or AAT Level 4 then ACCA
    Business areas
    Business Outsourcing Services
    Locations
    Bristol, Guildford

    Two routes, both 'on a Level 7 apprenticeship'. Sept 2027 adverts live in Bristol and Guildford.

    Source for School Leaver Programme, Accountancy

S&W does not publish the standard or the university or provider for any of these.

Entry requirements

Accepts UCAS pointsFrom 112 UCAS points
A levels
Predicted or obtained minimum 112 UCAS points in top three A Levels (or equivalent), excluding General Studies
UCAS points
Minimum 112 UCAS points from top three A Levels, excluding General Studies
GCSEs
Minimum Grade 5 (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths
Equivalents
Equivalents accepted
Other
No previous experience needed; one application per recruitment season (September to August); exceptions to academic requirements only for extenuating circumstances; visa sponsorship considered case by case; AI-written applications may be withdrawn

As S&W publishes them; requirements differ between programmes, so check the advert before you apply.

Application process

  1. Online application and assessmentsfrom early September
  2. Telephone interview
  3. Case study interview and associate Q&A
  4. Final interview
  1. 1

    Online application and assessments

    When: from early September

    Numerical reasoning, verbal reasoning, and values and behaviours (about 15 minutes each); CV upload required but not formally reviewed

  2. 2

    Telephone interview

    15-minute call for school leavers (motivational and competency questions)

  3. 3

    Case study interview and associate Q&A

    Virtual 25-minute case discussion plus 30-minute Q&A

  4. 4

    Final interview

    When: assessment centres run early October to spring

    In the office for school leavers; 45-60 minutes with two senior team members; outcome within two working days

Typical timeline

Opens
Beginning of September
Closes
Rolling until filled; high-demand roles can close within days
Assessment
Early October to spring
Offers
Not published
Starts
September 2027

Windows for the 2027 intake, September 2026 to August 2027

  • RollingSchool Leaver Programme

Locations and universities

Locations
Beaconsfield, Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Edinburgh, Guildford
Universities and training providers
Not published

Salary and benefits

Starting salary
Not published
Progression
Not published
Notes
Adverts say 'competitive salary'; no figure published.
Benefits
  • Fully funded professional qualification training and regular study leave
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Pension contribution
  • Generous holiday package with option to buy more
  • Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
  • Eye care support and shared parental leave
  • Buddy and dedicated Learning & Development team

Cohort size and intakes

Intake years
2027 intake
Cohort 2027
Not published

What stands out

School leavers go straight onto Level 7 professional apprenticeships (ACA, ATT/CTA or ACCA) at offices outside London such as Beaconsfield, Guildford, Cambridge and Edinburgh, with an in-office final interview.

Sources

Where every fact above comes from
  1. 1
    swgroup.com/careers/early-careers/school-leavers

    Accessed · Most programmes Level 7 apprenticeships; 112 UCAS points; GCSE grade 5; support and benefits

  2. 2
    swgroup.com/careers/early-careers/audit

    Accessed · ACA Level 7 apprenticeship; audit office list

  3. 3
    swgroup.com/careers/early-careers/tax

    Accessed · Business Tax ACA and Private Client ATT/CTA Level 7 apprenticeships; tax office list

  4. 4
    swgroup.com/careers/early-careers/accountancy

    Accessed · ACCA or AAT L4 + ACCA Level 7 apprenticeship; accountancy office list

  5. 5
    swgroup.com/careers/early-careers/our-assessment-process

    Accessed · Opens September, rolling, four-step process, September start

  6. 6
    swgroup.com/careers/early-careers/frequently-asked-questions

    Accessed · One application per season, rolling deadlines, assessment centres Oct to spring, sponsorship, AI policy

  7. 7
    careers.smartrecruiters.com/SWGroup/early-careers

    Accessed · 13 School Leaver Programme adverts for Sept 2027

  8. 8
    jobs.smartrecruiters.com/SWGroup/744000152433877-school-leaver-programme-audit-beaconsfield-sept-2027-

    Accessed · ACA Level 7, entry requirements, benefits list

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