Internship Programme, Restructuring & Recovery Services - London (July 2026 at SW Group

City of London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Insolvency Case Management, Compliance, Client Contact, Technical Work, Organizational Skills, Risk Management, Anti-Money Laundering, Document Drafting, File Maintenance, Communication, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Team Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Time Management, Client Liaison

Industry

Financial Services

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 Introduction to the Restructuring and Recovery Services team at S&W S&W’s restructuring and insolvency practitioners combine in-depth expertise and broad experience to provide assistance to a range of clients facing financial difficulties. Our team aims to recover value for our clients’ creditors – through our advisory services, negotiations relating to business structuring, debt restructuring or formal insolvency. In many cases, we act as a bridge between key stakeholders to appraise practical solutions. What will you be doing? The intern’s role is to support experienced staff with insolvency case management and compliance with both legal and best practice requirements. You will gain working knowledge of all regulatory and statutory requirements, including statements of Insolvency Practice and other best practice, Risk Management and Anti-Money Laundering requirements. Your responsibilities will include: Client contact Occasional client contact in conjunction with more senior staff. Dealing with creditor and other enquiries relating to insolvency cases Dealing with external agents and advisers (primarily lawyers) on routine matters Technical Perform work in line with legal and best practice requirements Maintain physical and electronic records in formal insolvency cases Understand and appreciate key commercial aspects of the insolvent company’s business. Organisational Manage case portfolios, in compliance with statutory, regulatory, and internal procedures Report to senior staff on a regular basis, including preparation of monthly case reviews Liaise with more senior staff regarding any issues to identify and implement best solutions Review information analytics to facilitate case strategy or to fulfil reporting requirements Collect and sell assets with the assistance of agents Draft documents required for statutory processes (e.g. notices of general meeting, circulars to creditors, progress reports) Draft routine case correspondence Support clerical tasks, such as file maintenance, telephone/email creditor enquiries, preparation of minutes etc To be successful in this role, you should: Be available from 29th June – 7th August 2026 Be in your penultimate year of university On course for at least a predicted 2:2 degree, in any discipline A Level: Minimum 112 UCAS points in top three A Levels (or equivalent), excluding General Studies GCSE: Minimum Grade 5 (or equivalent), in English Language and Maths respectively We believe that diverse perspectives and experiences are the cornerstone of our success. At S&W, you'll find an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is evident in our active employee resource groups and ongoing initiatives. We’re dedicated to creating a workplace where you can thrive and reach your full potential. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the application process. Please don’t hesitate to discuss your needs with your recruiter. IMPORTANT NOTES FOR COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION When you click on the ‘I’m interested’ button you’ll be taken to your profile page. We’re in the process of updating it but in the meantime: We can only accept one application to any of our programmes in a recruitment season. If you are unsuccessful, you will need to wait until the next September when we re-open applications for the following year. Under the ‘Experience’ section, if you do not have any experience please enter ‘N/A’ into the ‘Title’ text box and choose a random end and start date Under the ‘Education’ section you do NOT need to include all your education details as we’ll ask for this separately once you’ve completed your profile. All you need to do is fill in the ‘Institution’ (aka University) question which is mandatory. If you have more than one degree please include your latest one. Under the ‘Resume’ (aka CV) section, it is mandatory for you to upload a document, however, it will not be formally reviewed. The ‘Message to Hiring Manager’ text box is NOT mandatory and will not be formally reviewed.

Responsibilities

The intern will support experienced staff with insolvency case management and compliance with legal and best practice requirements. Responsibilities include client contact, managing case portfolios, and drafting necessary documents for statutory processes.