Register Your Interest - School Leaver Apprenticeship Programme 2027

School Leavers - Launch Your Accountancy Career with a Level 7 Qualification and a Salary

At S&W you'll earn a salary, study towards a professional qualification and gain real workplace experience from day one. You'll work alongside supportive colleagues, learn from experienced professionals and develop the skills and confidence needed to build a successful career in accountancy. With structured training and plenty of support, we'll help you make the most of your potential.

School Leaver Opportunities

Our School Leaver programmes are designed for ambitious students who want to begin a professional career straight after sixth form or college.

You'll join a supportive cohort of fellow trainees, earn a competitive salary, gain practical experience with real clients, and study towards a fully funded professional qualification.

Opportunities are available across:

• Audit
• Tax
• Accountancy & Business Outsourcing

with positions available across our UK office network.

Why Choose S&W?

• Earn while you learn
• Fully funded professional qualifications, including Level 7 qualifications equivalent to a Master's degree
• Real client experience from day one
• Structured training and development programme
• Dedicated buddy and support network
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities to build relationships with business leaders and industry experts
• Inclusive and collaborative culture where you can be yourself and thrive

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 accountancy, we'd love to hear from you.

Register Your Interest

Our next intake isn't open for applications just yet, but you can be among the first to know when opportunities go live.

By joining our talent community, you'll receive:

• Priority notification when applications open
• Early careers news and updates
• Invitations to events and opportunities to learn more about life at S&W

Register your interest today and take the first step towards a career in accountancy with S&W.

Note: To register your interest, please click on the button 'Apply for this job', where you will be redirected to a registration form.