Smith & Williamson is a leading independently-owned accountancy practice, investment management business and private bank.
We offer a breadth of services which make us unique in the industry as we provide award-winning services to a variety of clients such as start-ups, high-net-worth individuals, corporates, professional practices and non-profit organisations. We have 13 offices located around the UK, Ireland and Jersey, and we are a member of Nexia International, a top 10 global network of independent accounting and consulting firms. This means we're well-connected to thousands of colleagues around the world, exchanging knowledge and professional expertise daily.
We offer a number of different entry-routes for Trainees joining our firm. From Apprenticeships for school-leavers completing A-levels, to formal paid internship programmes over the summer for undergraduates. Apprenticeships
We have developed a structured training programme for Apprentices, which combines practical work experience, internal training and technical studies. All of this is designed for you to earn a professional qualification and make the strongest possible start to your career.
Smith & Williamson is a leading independently-owned accountancy practice, investment management business and private bank.
Graduate Trainees joining departments across assurance & business services, business tax and private client tax services pursue one or more of the following qualifications: Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA), Association of Tax Technicians (ATT) and Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA). Our investment management trainees work towards the Investment Advice Diploma (IAD) and the Masters in Wealth Management (CISI).
No matter which area you choose, you’ll receive first-class training and will develop the skills needed to become a trusted business adviser. In addition, placements in other departments mean greater insight into our business and the chance to expand your networks across the firm.
We can offer you much more responsibility than you might expect. You’ll be working on real projects and liaising with our clients from the start — it’s our approach to clients that makes this a more fulfilling place to work.
A career here means having more personal time than you might get in other firms. We believe in getting your work/life balance just right because it’s not just good for you, it’s good for us too.
If you’re looking to get more out of your future, we think you’ll love life with Smith & Williamson.
Life assurance valued at four times annual salary -
Permanent health insurance -
Flexible benefits package -
An interest-free season ticket loan -
Full financial support for the completion of relevant professional qualifications -
Overtime payments or compensatory time off (selected business areas) -
Pension scheme and discretionary bonus -
Market-comparable salaries -
23 days’ annual holiday allowance -
We put clients first and focus on delivering the right solutions. - We have excellent people who deliver high-quality service. We have excellent people who deliver high-quality service. - We have excellent people who deliver high-quality service. We are trustworthy and act with integrity. - We have excellent people who deliver high-quality service.
