Graduate Programme, Valuations & Modelling

Why Start Your Career at S&W?

Starting your career is about more than just a job. It's about the people you learn from, the relationships you build, and the experiences that shape you. Whether that's passing an exam, achieving a personal milestone, or celebrating success with your colleagues, you'll be part of a team that's invested in your growth, celebrates your successes, and supports you to be yourself.

At S&W, you'll be given meaningful work from day one, while having the support, training, and encouragement to help you succeed. You'll learn by doing, working alongside experienced colleagues, contributing to real projects, and developing valuable professional skills from the start. As your confidence grows, so will your opportunities, with plenty of support along the way.

As one of the UK's fastest-growing accountancy and advisory firms, we offer a balance of opportunity and support. You'll learn from people at every level of the business, gain exposure to a variety of clients, industries, and experiences, and develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to build a successful career.

No previous experience in accountancy, finance, or professional services is required. We're looking for people who are curious, motivated, and ready to learn. What matters most is your attitude and desire to develop. We'll provide the training, support, and opportunities to help you make the most of your potential.

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 more than doubled in size and 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 many industries and client types, offering 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 deliverables provided, ensuring that time is managed efficiently across the relevant projects;
• Learning and implementing key valuation methodologies and concepts;
• Preparing and analyzing 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'll be someone who:

• Is curious, eager to learn, and open to new challenges
• Enjoys working with others and building positive relationships
• Has a keen eye for detail and enjoys solving problems
• Is proactive and looks for ways to make a positive contribution
• Takes ownership of their development and is motivated to achieve their goals

You'll also need to:

• 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
• Have a minimum of 112 UCAS points from your top three A Levels (or equivalent), excluding General Studies
• Have achieved a minimum Grade 5 (or equivalent) in GCSE English Language and Maths

No previous experience in accountancy, finance, or professional services is required.

Your Learning & Development

We'll support you throughout your qualification journey with a leading UK training provider, dedicated study time, and practical experience that complements your learning. You'll join as part of a cohort and benefit from a support network that includes experienced colleagues, a buddy, and our Learning & Development team, helping you make the most of the opportunities available to you.

As a Colleague at S&W, You'll 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

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We 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 are delivering multiple diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across the organization. It is our commitment to provide a workspace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.

We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate 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 currently updating it, but in the meantime:

• We can only accept one application to any of our programmes in a recruitment season. If you're unsuccessful, you'll need to wait until the following recruitment season to reapply.
• Under the Resume (CV) section, uploading a document is mandatory; however, it will not be formally reviewed.