S&W (Evelyn Partners)

Who they are

S&W (formerly Smith & Williamson, part of Evelyn Partners) is a top-10 UK accountancy and professional-services firm. They advise private clients, businesses and funds across audit, tax, restructuring and assurance.

Why it's a great apprenticeship

• Earn while you study for the ACA/ATT–CTA qualification with full study support.
• Smaller intakes than the Big 4 — more client contact and responsibility early.
• Strong private-client and entrepreneurial-business focus.

What they look for

• 112 UCAS points (or equivalent), grade 5/B in GCSE Maths & English.
• Commercial curiosity and genuine interest in business.
• Evidence of teamwork, communication and resilience.

Application tips

Applications open in late August and intakes fill fast — first-come matters. Have your situational-judgement and numerical practice done before you apply, and research the office and service line you're targeting.