
Deadline:
As soon as possible
Location(s)
United Kingdom
Overview
Details
What will you be doing?
Our Technology & Transformation Services team advises our clients on the use of technology across tax and finance to meet compliance and reporting requirements or to improve existing processes. Our service spans a range of technology solutions, including robotic process automation, data analytics, software implementation, systems reviews and IT due diligence exercises. The team works with clients from all business sectors (comprising our tax, audit, and advisory sectors) for a varied project portfolio.
We believe that hands-on experience is key to creating well-rounded trusted technology consultants. This means you'll have exposure to multiple platforms and systems across all of our offerings from the outset.
During your training contract you will study for the Association of Tax Technicians (ATT) qualification and a variety of technology focussed skills, including robotics (RPA), data analysis and visualisations, and artificial intelligence and machine learning. Other certifications will be achieved and will focus on the core technologies and platforms in use within the firm and the wider market.
In the first year, you can expect to gain a basic understanding of the technology solutions we work with and to be supporting with various client projects. You will be encouraged to support managers with the on-going running of client portfolios, enabling you to develop a greater understanding of their businesses and to develop core management skills from an early stage in your career.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting on robotic automation projects, acting as business analyst and/or junior developer.
- Designing and building business intelligence (BI) dashboards, analytics workflows, or scripts as part of a data analytics project.
- Assisting in compliance & reporting system implementations.
- Preparing technical documentation and project/platform release notes.
- Participate in internal and external presentations and webinars.
- Gradually acquiring and building relationships with your own clients
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
To be successful in this role, you should:
- Be committed to completing the ATT qualification, on a Level 4 apprenticeship.
- Have obtained or be predicted a minimum 2:2 degree, in any discipline.
- A Level: Minimum 112 UCAS points in top three A Levels (or equivalent), excluding General Studies
- GCSE: Minimum Grade 5 (or equivalent), in English Language and Maths respectively
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
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
- Shared parental leave
- Eye care support
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.