More About Smith & Williamson
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 (according
to Accountancy Age 2008), with an investment
management and private banking house.
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 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 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 & Investment
Institute Masters (Wealth Management).
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. |
