Assistant Manager | Data and Technology Services

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

What will you be doing?

We’re seeking a talented individual to join our Consulting Services team in London, where you’ll provide consulting and technology services to a wide range of clients, from large multinational groups to owner-managed businesses.

We support ongoing professional development which may include a path to Chartered IT Practitioner (CITP) status, as well as platform certifications on the core technologies and platforms in use within the firm and the wider market.

You can also expect to gain experience in project management and client management across a variety of diverse projects. You will be encouraged to support managers with the on-going running of client portfolios, enabling you to develop a greater understanding of their businesses and to develop core management skills.

As an Assistant Manager for Data & Technology Services, your responsibilities will include, among others

• Developing complex Alteryx workflow (data wrangling, automation of custom business processes)
• Developing custom business intelligence dashboards using Microsoft Power BI
• Developing business applications using Microsoft Power Apps
• Production of client deliverables in various formats, including reports, presentations, and digital assets
• Supporting and managing projects and client engagements
• Managing, coaching, and mentoring graduates and associates

Qualifications

Skills and Experience – To be successful in this role, you should have

• Experience developing complex Alteryx workflows – advance certification preferred
• Experience designing and building complex, interactive Power BI dashboards to support data-driven insights
• Experience building tailored business applications with Microsoft Power Apps, enabling automation of complex processes and integration across Microsoft 365 services
• Experience working across a portfolio of concurrent projects and balancing competing priorities
• Client facing experience – for example, in requirements gathering and project delivery
• Ability to delegate appropriately and carry out effective reviews

Desired 

• Knowledge of programming/scripting languages (e.g., Python, R, VBA)
• Experience working with relational databases and writing SQL queries
• Core/Advanced Alteryx certification
• Understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., Microsoft Azure)
• Microsoft Power Platform Certifications
• Demonstrated interest in areas including Gen-AI, Machine Learning, and general data warehousing principals

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.