Early Careers Recruiter

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

As Early Careers Associate recruiter, you will be reporting to the Early Careers Recruitment Manager in the successful planning and execution of attraction, selection and onboarding activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and execute initiatives to attract top talent
• Manage candidate pipelines
• Coach candidates through the selection process
• Host/attend promotional events
• Manage internal stakeholders
• Provide coaching and support to team members
• Ensure SLAs are being adhered to
• Produce reports
• Support the Early Careers Recruitment Manager on delivering projects such as talent attraction campaigns, reviews of the selection process and ATS (Smart Recruiter) to maximise effectiveness and efficiencies.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should

• Early talent acquisition experience (minimum one season/cycle)
• Target orientated with an ability to plan and multitask
• Calm under pressure, and operates effectively in a growing and changing environment
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Forward thinking, proactive and a pragmatic approach to problem solving
• Passionate about delivering a best-in-class candidate experience

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.