These are the firms for which SWATUK recruits, as part of our graduate recruitment programme. If successful, you could be working for one of the following:

 

• Buzzacott LLP
• Shipleys LLP
• Alliotts
• Citroen Wells
• Knox Cropper 
• Member Firms at a Glance

Buzzacott LLP
Overview	Company Profile
Buzzacott LLP is a top 30 Firm of Chartered Accountants based in the City of London with recognised expertise in advising clients operating in specialist sectors including: charities and not-for-profit; professional partnerships; media; financial services; retail; and manufacturing. If you are looking for an opportunity to develop yourself both personally and professionally, then Buzzacott LLP is the right place for you. Buzzacott LLP is committed to attracting and retaining the very best people to enable us to achieve our vision of being a first class consulting firm in our selected markets, with a reputation for integrity, service quality and creativity. Buzzacott offer graduates a contract of employment which includes a comprehensive, fully supervised training program which extends over a period of 36 months. A closely monitored and structured program of tuition is provided by a top firm of external tutors. Training consists of a combination of courses at the tutors’ offices, private study and regular tests, as well as on the job training. Paid study leave is granted and course and examination fees are paid for first attempts. From the moment your training begins you will be assigned to a Manager who will act as your Counsellor. They will monitor and support your professional and personal development and monitor your ICAEW exam success. Other partners and senior staff are also available to discuss any problems that may arise and offer guidance; in addition the tutors at SWATUK provide support and counselling. We would like to hear from you if you… · Have or expect to obtain a degree (usually a 2:1), or equivalent, in any discipline from a reputable university; · Have a minimum of five GCSEs (or equivalent), including English Language and Maths, at grades A to C. · Have a minimum of 26 UCAS points under the old system or 300 UCAS points under the new system (excluding General Studies) · Are a team-player; · Have excellent communication skills; · Are flexible, motivated and committed; · Work well under pressure; and · Demonstrate initiative and strong leadership potential Our website is located at www.buzzacott.co.uk	No. of Partners = 20 No. of Staff = 230 Location = City No. of Training Offices = 1 In-House Courses = yes No. of Students = 63 Annual Intake = 23 Exam Course Tutors = yes Non Financial Benefits = yes Computerised Accounting System = yes Audits / Accountancy = yes Tax Department = yes Investment Advisors = yes Insolvency = no Overseas Associates = yes

Shipleys LLP
Overview	Company Profile
Shipleys LLP is a forward thinking firm of Chartered Accountants based in London's West End but with branches in Godalming and Saffron Walden. Our clients represent a cross section of large and small businesses and we have a large and thriving private client section. We train students in our audit department but from time to time there may be the opportunity for short-term secondments to other specialised departments which include corporate andpersonal taxation, financial planning, corporate finance, investigations, trust tax and administration and company secretarial work. We are leading members of AGN an international association of similar firms which further widens the scope of experience offered. Chartered students enter a three year training contract where they are offered a structured programme of study leading to qualification and to further promotion. All students are individually monitored and practical experience is wide ranging, offering genuine responsiblity and the chance of personal achievement. Shipleys LLPis fully networked within the office, all students are issued with a laptop and we actively embrace the technology of today in our work as Chartered Accountants. Our website is located at www.shipleys.com	No. of Partners = 19 No. of Staff = 130 Location = W&H* No. of Training Offices = 3 In-House Courses = yes Average Age of Partner = 47 No. of Students = 24 Annual Intake = 8 Exam Course Tutors = yes Non Pecuniary Benefits = yes Computerised Accounting System = yes Audits / Accountancy = yes Tax Department = yes Investment Advisors = yes Insolvency = yes Overseas Associates = yes *W&H = West End and Home Counties

Alliotts
Overview	Company Profile
Alliotts have been successfully providing professional services to our vast and diverse range of clients for more than 125 years. The culture of the practice has always been to provide a partner led, personal service to our clients, which is underpinned by a dedicated, well trained and caring team. Another likely reason for our longevity has been our dedication to innovation and remaining at the forefront of technological change. This ideally places us to respond to the significant and exciting changes that will take place within our profession during the new millennium. The challenges and opportunities are immense. In addition, our already substantial client base is gaining an increasingly international flavour through our worldwide network, Alliott Group. We can therefore provide an exciting global perspective to what is already the very best in practical as well as academic training. We seek forward looking, team players who are interested in becoming the business advisors of the future with a pre-eminent professional qualification and who have the initiative to train in a friendly and dynamic environment. Along the way, you will work hard, have fun and we hope look back on your early years with Alliotts with pride and affection. For more information about our firm, please visit our website at www.alliotts.com	No. of Partners = 14 No. of Staff = 80 Location = W&H* No. of Training Offices = 4 In-House Courses = yes Average Age of Partner = 46 No. of Students = 10 Annual Intake = 3 Exam Course Tutors = yes Non Pecuniary Benefits = yes Computerised Accounting System = yes Audits / Accountancy = yes Tax Department = yes Investment Advisors = yes Insolvency = yes Overseas Associates = yes *W&H = West End and Home Counties

Citroen Wells
Overview	Company Profile
Citroen Wells was established in 1950 and acts for a wide range of individuals, businesses, charities and family trusts of all sizes. Our trainees enjoy excellent and varied work experience in friendly, air-conditioned, modern surroundings. Offering a full range of services is fundamental to our success, and to complement that diversity, we have in-house specialists that we call upon to provide the required standard of service expected by our clients. The philosophy of Citroen Wells is to grow organically, and maintain a personal service to all our clients. It has been our aim, which we believe we have achieved, to create a very special atmosphere within the firm. The partners and staff work closely together as a team. In simple terms, we are “house trained”, as is the Citroen Wells philosophy, and we all have a mutual respect and understanding for each other, which has allowed us to function and expand as a team within a solid frame work. Success at Citroen Wells is generated by a combinaton of individual effort and effective team work. We ensure our trainees learn and understand how commercial decisions are made. Our philosophy is to develop the next generation of partners from within the firm. As a general practice, our firm’s client base is predominantly made up of owner managed enterprises. We have one specialist tax partner, a licensed insolvency practitioner, and an inhouse IFA company. We aim to provide our clients with a personal service, and pro-active advice on a timely basis. Our website is located at www.citroenwells.co.uk	No. of Partners = 15 No. of Staff = 50 Location = WE* No. of Training Offices = 1 In-House Courses = yes Average Age of Partner = 45 No. of Students = 14 Annual Intake = 5 Exam Course Tutors = yes Non Pecuniary Benefits = yes Computerised Accounting System = yes Audits / Accountancy = yes Tax Department = yes Investment Advisors = yes Insolvency = yes Overseas Associates = yes *WE = West End

Knox Cropper
Overview	Company Profile
Established in 1869 by George Walter Knox (a founder member and one time President of the Insitute of Chartered Accountants) Knox Cropper is now a dynamic firm operating from three offices in the south east, a city office and offices in Haslemere and Hemel Hempstead. The firm currently has seven partners. The London office specialises in the 'not for profit' sector, yet maintains a broad client base including a bank, insurance company, trade unions and a number of companies with overseas interests. The Haslemere and Hemel Hempstead offices specialise in small and medium sized businesses, trusts and personal taxation. As a result, trainees are afforded an excellent opportunity for comprehensive training in all areas including I.T. We offer clients a full range of services, performed to the highest standard, whilst remaining friendly and approachable. We recruit trainees who display initiative, motivation and can demonstrate the ability to contribute effectively to teamwork. We recognise that our business is a people business and our staff are our most important resource and therefore we are looking for employees with commitment and enthusiasm. For our part we are committed to providing the highest quality training of students and qualified staff including sound examination and practical instruction, together with effective on the job training. We want students to succeed. Our students demonstrate an excellent examination record. Some of our partners trained with Knox Cropper, and with commitment and ambition, this opportunity is available to all. Our website is located at www.knoxcropper.co.uk	No. of Partners = 7 No. of Staff = 40 Location = City No. of Training Offices = 2 In-House Courses = yes Average Age of Partner = 47 No. of Students = 11 Annual Intake = 3 Exam Course Tutors = yes Non Pecuniary Benefits = yes Computerised Accounting System = yes Audits / Accountancy = yes Tax Department = yes Investment Advisors = yes Insolvency = no Overseas Associates = yes

Member Firms at a Glance

Buzzacott LLP Alliotts Knox Cropper Citroen Wells Shipleys LLP   No. of Partners 20 14 7 15 12   No. of Staff 193 80 40 50 100   Location City W&H City W.E W&H   No. of training offices 1 4 2 1 3   In-house courses Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes   Average age of partner   46 47 45 47   No. of Students 63 10 11 14 24   Annual intake 23 3 3 5 8   Exam course tutors yes Yes Yes Yes Yes   Non pecuniary benefits Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes   Computersied accouting system Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes   Audits/accountancy Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes   Tax department Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes   Investment advisors Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes   Insolvency No Yes No Yes No   Overseas associates Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes   KEY: W&H: West End & Home Counties W.E: West End