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
This is a permanent role to be based at our Manchester office for 5 days per week.
Key Responsibilities
- Typing / Administration
- Finalising and printing of engagement letters
- Assist with billing tasks
- General administration duties including filing, shredding, photocopying and binding documents
- New client set up procedures/Anti money laundering
- Arranging appointments, meetings, and lunches
- Booking travel and accommodation arrangements
- Support on reports required as necessary
- Reception relief
- Meet and greet clients
- Answering calls quickly and politely, passing callers to the appropriate person
- Taking accurate messages when necessary
- Organise tea/coffee refreshments as required for clients / meetings
- Book meetings rooms
- Assisting other secretarial staff
- Help and organise company events
- Organising incoming/outgoing post
Qualifications
Skills and Experience
- Experience with Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to work well in a pressurised environment with the ability to prioritise work
- Use of IT: Must be proficient in WP and spread sheet packages so as to be able to process documents efficiently
- Judgement: knowing how to deal with problems which arise, knowing when to involve the Head of department in issues, ability to think ahead and anticipate events occurring
- Planning and organising: will need to be able to organise time so as to meet deadlines
- Ability to deal effectively and politely with people at all levels, both internally and externally
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.
