Company Description
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.
Job Description
What will you be doing?
Our Private Client Tax Services team helps individuals from all walks of life with their tax issues. With over 6,000 private tax clients and 1,500 trusts, our team’s client base is incredibly diverse, including high-net-worth families and individuals, as well as entrepreneurs, business owners and family businesses.
You will be joining a team that supports clients to meet their tax compliance obligations and liaises with HMRC on their behalf. This can include preparing their tax returns, repayment claims, computations, accounts and dealing with any correspondence from HMRC.
We are seeking a talented individual to join our tax team, in the Salisbury office, which is responsible for providing tax and audit services to individuals and businesses, as well as corporate finance and restructuring & recovery.
If you see yourself in an environment with an exciting and varied career journey where you are given the opportunity to perform and develop in one a fast-paced and growing tax practice, the S&W tax department might be exactly what you're looking for.
As a Private Client Tax Associate, your responsibilities will include:
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Preparing tax returns for clients and supporting in the provision of tax advice by undertaking tasks allocated to you
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Assisting Managers with tax planning and advisory services to private clients, addressing their unique tax situation
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Build and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional service and communication.
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Stay updated on tax legislation changes in the UK
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you should have
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ACA and/or CTA part-qualified, or looking to qualify
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Have obtained or be predicted a minimum 2:2 degree, in any discipline
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GCSE: Minimum Grade 5 (or equivalent), in English Language and Maths respectively
Additional Information
As a colleague here at S&W you will have access to benefits that include
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Competitive salary
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Private medical insurance
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Life assurance
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Pension contribution
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Hybrid working model (role dependent)
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Generous holiday package
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Option to purchase additional holiday
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Shared parental leave
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Fully funded training towards professional qualifications
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Cycle to work scheme
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Season ticket loan
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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.
