Smith & Williamson has 1,500 staff in 11 principal offices across the UK and Ireland. We hold the unique position of combining a firm of chartered accountants, currently ranked the 8th largest accountancy practice in the UK, with an investment management and private banking house.

Add to this a range of financial advisory services and this means a more comprehensive service for our clients - and a greater choice for you.

What makes us different

We are distinctive among the top ten firms for our range of services. Accountancy, corporate advisory, financial services and tax, coupled with a strong investment management arm, means we are large enough to be competitive, but small enough that your hard work and efforts will not go unnoticed.

You will work closely with people in your own department and, in some cases, with individuals in other departments, to provide imaginative yet pragmatic advice and solutions derived from a thorough understanding of our client’s objectives and needs. You will be learning from talented, experienced individuals and will be able to develop your skills across a diverse client base.

Training and development

We offer a number of entry routes to start your professional training. Trainees within our Assurance & Business Services and Forensic & Litigation Support departments pursue chartered accountancy qualifications, while trainees in Private Client Tax Services work towards the ATT and CTA qualifications. Corporate Tax graduates can follow either route. Accounts and Business Services trainees study for the certified accountancy qualification, while investment management trainees work towards the Investment Management Certificate and the Securities Institute Diploma.

Whichever qualification you pursue, we have a strong commitment to supporting you throughout your studies. You will receive ongoing in-house training and regular appraisals, plus we also operate a ’buddy’/mentoring system.

After qualifying, you will receive ongoing soft skills training. You will also have the opportunity to take up post-qualification professional training. This can involve progression into another business area or an overseas secondment through Nexia International.

Reputation

At Smith & Williamson, our commitment to our clients and staff has struck a chord with the industry.

Last year, we won the Accountancy Age ’Large Firm of the Year Award’ and we were recently shortlisted as finalists for ’Best Tax Team in a Large Firm’ at the LexisNexis Taxation Awards 2008. Previous wins include ’Best High Net-Worth Team’ at the LexisNexis Taxation Awards.

For more information and to apply online please visit our website:
www.graduates.smith.williamson.co.uk

Contact Details
Graduate Recruitment
Smith & Williamson
25 Moorgate
London EC2R 6AY
T: 0201 131 4478
E: graduates@smith.williamson.co.uk
W: www.graduates.smith.williamson.co.uk