Valuations Assistant Manager

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.

We’re seeking a talented individual to join our Valuation and Modelling team, who will be responsible for preparing a wide range of valuations for accounting, tax and commercial purposes, in both contentious and non-contentious circumstances. In addition to business and share valuations, we also prepare valuations of intangible assets (often post-acquisition) and incentive scheme awards (e.g., share options and management share plans). This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and expanding team. We’re recruiting across London, Birmingham, Newcastle, and Cambridge, offering you the chance to contribute to high-impact work in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

• Taking responsibility for the various valuation assignments and preparing autonomously the analysis, execution and reporting involved.
• Proactively mentoring junior team members.
• Actively participating in client discussions.
• Assisting managers, senior managers and above with business development (i.e., proposals for new business).
• Assisting in preparing scope of work and associated documentation.

Qualifications:

• Education to degree level or equivalent.
• Completed or working towards a relevant professional qualification e.g., CFA or Chartered Accountant (ACA/CA/ACCA).
• Significant experience in business valuations gained within a leading advisory firm with international coverage and clients.
• Extensive experience in valuation methodologies and modelling and first-class valuation technical skills.
• History of providing these in a range of sectors and for a number of uses, including for accounting and commercial purposes such as share options, derivatives, and growth shares.
• Up-to-date working knowledge of key valuation methodologies and best practice modelling.
• Experience in managing a team of junior valuers.
• Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills – in the creation of our valuation models and in preparing relevant reports, a high competency in these formats is vital to provide a robust and creative output.
• Experience in business development and willingness to develop these skills.
• An ability to generate contacts within the industry and a willingness to develop such contacts.
• Fluency in business English – both written and oral.

Benefits:

• 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.