Job Description

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.

What will you be doing?

We're seeking a talented individual to join our Learning & Development team in London on an initial 6 month fixed term contract to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Learning & Development and Early Careers Team.

As L&D Associate, your responsibilities will include among others

Learning and Development Support

Coordinate and schedule internal and external training workshops and events Maintain and update training records using our learning management system Assist with the onboarding and induction process for new employees Liaise with training providers, book venues and manage training logistics Assist in evaluating training effectiveness through feedback forms and other assessment tools Manage all mandatory training, which will include liaising with key stakeholder and supporting our Learning and Development Systems Specialist Respond to L&D queries from employees in a timely and professional manner

Early Careers Support

Maintain training records and monitor exam progress (e.g. for ACA/ACCA/AAT/CTA) Liaise with external training providers and professional bodies Track study support and results Support with logistics for development sessions Assist in preparing for external audits and reviews of regulatory professional bodies (i.e. ICAEW) Process invoices, raise purchase orders and manage clawback (as required Manage and respond to queries in the Early Careers mailbox

Regulatory and Compliance Administration

Track, monitor and repot on CPD compliance for qualified employees ensuring records are up to date and in line with professional body standards Coordinate annual fit and proper declarations, ensuring timely completion, chasing outstanding responses and escalating non-compliance as needed Assist with administration for SMCR Support the HR Systems Analyst with Partner Applications Maintain the Learner Management System with CPD applicable learning Manage and respond to queries in the CPD mailbox

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should

Strong administrative skills Prioritising work on a day-to-day basis Dealing with queries Experience of working within an HR / L&D environment desirable, as is any previous experience working in a financial services regulated environment Proficient in Microsoft suite - Excel, Word, Outlook

Professional Qualifications and Education

Educated to at least A level (or equivalent)

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 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.