GRADUATE PROGRAMME – AUDIT & ACCOUNTING
GRADUATE PROGRAMME – AUDIT & ACCOUNTING
JOB
SPECIFICATION
About Us
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 Ireland and 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.
What will you be doing?
As part of
our Assurance & Business Services team you will be working directly with
client finance teams at varying levels of seniority, from Accounts Assistants
to Financial Directors. Your working environment will differ on each
engagement, either based at client offices or at an S&W office, working
collaboratively to provide assurance, advice and solutions that really make a
difference.
Our audits
follow a cycle of Planning, Fieldwork and Completion, each phase can last
anywhere between one week to several months, depending on the size and
complexity of the client. You will quickly gain exposure to a variety of
businesses, developing the knowledge and skills needed to be an effective
auditor and trusted business adviser. Alongside your work, you will receive
first-class professional training as you study for completing the Association
of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or Chartered Accountants Ireland
(CAI) qualification, which will enable you to gain a full understanding of the
technical aspects of audit and accountancy and additional financial advisory
services.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Working as part of a
team to undertake a variety of audit and accountancy tasks - Developing an
understanding of our clients and their business portfolios - Keeping senior
stakeholders informed of project updates - Becoming familiar with
our audit and accounting software - Resolving queries,
whether of an audit or accountancy nature - Prioritising tasks
whilst monitoring time against budget
To be successful in this role, you should:
- Be committed to
working towards the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
or Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI) qualification - Accountancy
experience, as part of education or work experience - Have obtained or be
predicted a minimum 2:2 degree, in any discipline - Minimum 400 Leaving
Certificate points (or equivalent) - Leaving Certificate O2
or H5 in Maths and English (or equivalent)
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. 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
- Eye care support
- Shared parental leave
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 workspace 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.
Other
requirements
References required
GRADUATE PROGRAMME – AUDIT & ACCOUNTING
JOB
SPECIFICATION
About Us
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 Ireland and 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.
What will you be doing?
As part of
our Assurance & Business Services team you will be working directly with
client finance teams at varying levels of seniority, from Accounts Assistants
to Financial Directors. Your working environment will differ on each
engagement, either based at client offices or at an S&W office, working
collaboratively to provide assurance, advice and solutions that really make a
difference.
Our audits
follow a cycle of Planning, Fieldwork and Completion, each phase can last
anywhere between one week to several months, depending on the size and
complexity of the client. You will quickly gain exposure to a variety of
businesses, developing the knowledge and skills needed to be an effective
auditor and trusted business adviser. Alongside your work, you will receive
first-class professional training as you study for completing the Association
of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or Chartered Accountants Ireland
(CAI) qualification, which will enable you to gain a full understanding of the
technical aspects of audit and accountancy and additional financial advisory
services.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Working as part of a
team to undertake a variety of audit and accountancy tasks - Developing an
understanding of our clients and their business portfolios - Keeping senior
stakeholders informed of project updates - Becoming familiar with
our audit and accounting software - Resolving queries,
whether of an audit or accountancy nature - Prioritising tasks
whilst monitoring time against budget
To be successful in this role, you should:
- Be committed to
working towards the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
or Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI) qualification - Accountancy
experience, as part of education or work experience - Have obtained or be
predicted a minimum 2:2 degree, in any discipline - Minimum 400 Leaving
Certificate points (or equivalent) - Leaving Certificate O2
or H5 in Maths and English (or equivalent)
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. 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
- Eye care support
- Shared parental leave
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 workspace 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.
Other
requirements
References required
