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
Following S&W's expansion into the North East we've experienced significant growth in our audit business. Servicing some of the most successful businesses and entrepreneurs in the UK. With such growth comes some great opportunities to expand the team across the board. As such, we're seeking a talented individual to join our Audit team in Newcastle.
If you see yourself in an environment with an exciting and varied career journey and given the opportunity to perform and develop in one of the fastest growing audit firms in the UK, the S&W audit department might be exactly what you're looking for.
As an Audit Associate, your responsibilities will include among others:
The work will be varied and you will be exposed to lots of different areas of the audit process including:
* Planning audit assignments, identifying key risks, assessing how to test them, assessing and reviewing the budgets through to completing an analytical review.
* Leading smaller audits, supervising, delegating and reviewing work of other associates.
* Delivering information to clients in a timely manner whilst displaying in-depth client and industry knowledge.
* Identifying cross selling opportunities.
* Monitoring stock takes, managing bank letter processes and completing AFF (Assignment Feedback Forms) where appropriate.
* Communicating to management on the progress of workload and planning for efficient completion.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you should:
* Excellent communication skills in a range of situations both written and oral.
* Providing guidance to other associates to deliver high quality work to the client.
* Part ACA qualified.
Additional Information
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.