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.

What will you be doing? 

We’re looking for a talented professional to join our Restructuring & Recovery Services team in London to support with the execution and supervision of special situations, turnaround and restructuring advisory cases through from planning to review and completion.

As an Assistant Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a portfolio of advisory cases, ensuring efficient, proactive progression and high-quality output.
• Supporting independent business reviews, accelerated M&A work, option reviews, and corporate turnaround projects.
• Leading and developing junior staff through clear briefing, constructive feedback, and on‑the‑job training.
• Attending client meetings, identifying opportunities for additional services, and helping to exceed client service expectations.
• Ensuring all work, files, and marketing documents are completed to a review-ready standard and brief partners on key issues.
• Assisting managers and partners in managing WIP and delivering strong commercial outcomes across engagements.

To be successful in this role, you should have

• Strong analysis skills - able to prioritise effectively and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new procedures and situations.
• Strong organisational skills with the capability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Transaction advisory experience - preferable. 

Professional Qualifications and Education

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Ideally ACA qualified. Other qualifications (CFA, MSc Finance) considered and beneficial

As a colleague here at S&W you will have access to benefits that include

• Competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Pension contribution
• Hybrid working model (role dependent)
• Generous holiday package
• Option to purchase additional holiday
• Shared parental leave
• Fully funded training towards professional qualifications
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Eye care support

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 workplace 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.