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.

Introduction to the Valuations and Modelling team at S&W

The V&M team is part of a broader advisory department alongside our due diligence, forensics, restructuring, and corporate finance. Over the last four years, the V&M team has over doubled in size is currently made up of 40 people across our London, Birmingham and Newcastle offices.

Being a dynamic and collaborative team, we give our people an opportunity to receive hands-on coaching from a range of members across the team, and client exposure from day one. Our client base spans across many industries and client types, and we will be able to offer you a variety of experiences across different V&M projects.

What will you be doing?

The V&M team prepares a wide range of valuations and financial models for accounting, tax and commercial purposes. In addition to business and share valuations, the team also prepares valuations of key intangible assets (trademarks, patents and other technology assets) and incentive scheme awards (e.g. share options and management share plans).

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting more senior members of the team on a wide range of projects at the same time;
• Taking ownership of allocated tasks and being accountable for the quality of the deliverable provided, making sure time is managed efficiently across the relevant projects;
• Learning and implementing key valuation methodologies and concepts;
• Preparing and analysing financial data;
• Support on financial modelling activities;
• Using available data sources, performing clear and concise industry research including industry trends, comparable companies and key metrics observed on transactions;
• Supporting the team on business development initiatives; and
• Being involved in project management and time management to achieve deadlines.

To be successful in this role, you should:

• Be committed to working towards the Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) Level 7 professional qualification;
• Have obtained or be predicted a minimum 2:2 degree, in any discipline;
• A level: Minimum 112 UCAS points in top 3 A levels excluding General Studies (or equivalent); and
• 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.

We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION

When you click on the ‘I’m interested’ button you’ll be taken to your profile page. We’re in the process of updating it but in the meantime:

• We can only accept one application to any of our programmes in a recruitment season. If you are unsuccessful, you will need to wait until the next September when we re-open applications for the following year.
• Under the ‘Experience’ section, if you do not have any experience please enter ‘N/A’ into the ‘Title’ text box and choose a random end and start date
• Under the ‘Education’ section you do NOT need to include all your education details as we’ll ask for this separately once you’ve completed your profile. All you need to do is fill in the ‘Institution’ (aka University) question which is mandatory. If you have more than one degree please include your latest one.
• Under the ‘Resume’ (aka CV) section, it is mandatory for you to upload a document, however, it will not be formally reviewed.
• The ‘Message to Hiring Manager’ text box is NOT mandatory and will not be formally reviewed.