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Interested in Joining Davies Mayers Barnett?

Davies Mayers Barnett is a young and growing firm with a client service ethos rooted in the training and development of its most vital asset: its people.

Supported by a committed and hands-on partner team, staff work for a wide variety of clients across the full range of service areas including audit, tax, corporate finance and business advisory.

Davies Mayers Barnett currently employs around 60 people at its Bath Road offices and is proud of its low staff turnover - firm evidence of a supportive, friendly and enjoyable working environment.

In line with its training culture, Davies Mayers Barnett has the following accreditations:

• ICAEW Registered as an approved training office for ACA students
• Gold level Approved employer with ACCA
• AAT, ATT and CTA courses can also be followed.

But it's not just about work. The firm has an active social committee which organises regular events throughout the year, plus there is an informal social scene too.

If you are interested in joining Davies Mayers Barnett and would like to find out more click the profiles tab above to see what some of our staff say about us, click the tab above to find out about current vacancies or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   for further information.

Opportunities

Career Opportunities at Davies Mayers Barnett

We are always looking for high quality people who are interested in building a rewarding career and working with us to develop the business. If you are qualified or part-qualified and would like to explore potential opportunities, please get in touch with Nikki Smith on 01242 252555 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Training contracts

If you are a graduate or school leaver interested in a training contract with our practice, please send a covering letter together with your CV to Nikki Smith and we will advise you of the current opportunities we have available. Our postal address is in the Find Us section of this web site.

Vacancies

BOOK-KEEPER

Book-keeper/Administrator required. Varied role involving a good working knowledge of Sage Line 50. Experience of the construction industry and payroll would be useful but not essential. The position would be based in house.

Salary dependent on experience.

If you are interested in the above position then please apply to: Mrs Nikki Smith, Davies Mayers Barnett LLP, Pillar House, 113/115 Bath Road, Cheltenham, Glos GL53 7LS

Profiles

"EVERYONE HELPS YOU THROUGH THE TRAINING"

Kate Bailey joined Davies Mayers Barnett in 2006 after working with two smaller firms of accountants.

"What really appealed to me is the way the firm is prepared to support you through your training, which my other employers hadn't been able to do," says Kate, who is studying for ACCA qualification and is now part-qualified.

Kate currently works on payroll support and accounts for a wide variety of clients from sole traders through to limited companies.

She says: "It's great to work on a company's accounts from start to finish - I find it really satisfying.

"Davies Mayers Barnett is a very friendly firm to work with - everyone helps you through your training and there's a great social scene as well, from informal get-togethers to regular organised events.

"I'm really looking forward to gaining more experience so that I can progress in my chosen career."

"A REALLY FLEXIBLE APPROACH TO STUDY LEAVE"

Lucy Russ first joined Davies Mayers Barnett for one year as part of her Accounting and Finance Degree at the University of West of England. During Lucy's final year she remained with the firm on a part-time basis, beginning her training contract at the end of her degree course.

"From day one, I was struck by how friendly everyone was," says Lucy. "I felt really at ease straight away and was given plenty of experience during my sandwich year, as well as help with my dissertation."

Davies Mayers Barnett has supported Lucy throughout her training contract, providing information, guidance and a flexible approach to study leave. She continues:

"Many people I work with have also trained with the firm, so they are very happy to help when needed and that empathy has helped enormously."

Lucy currently works in the firm's audit department, but is also gaining experience preparing management accounts and assisting colleagues in the tax department.

She concludes: "Since joining the firm I have seen it expand and colleagues progress. I look forward to developing my own skills further, gaining additional experience and moving up within the firm."

"THE FRIENDLIEST FIRM"

Hannah Sandy joined Davies Mayers Barnett in 1999 after completing her A Levels. She knew she wanted a career with a financial element and approached several accountancy firms in the area.

"I remember making a note that Davies Mayers seemed the friendliest," says Hannah.

That first impression still holds true today, according to Hannah: "Everyone at the firm gets on really well together, both at work and socially."

Hannah embarked on a supported training programme with Davies Mayers and is now fully ACCA qualified. She says: "Unfortunately I didn't pass my finals first time, but the firm was very supportive throughout."

Recently promoted to assistant manager, Hannah works in the firm's audit department, and enjoys visiting clients' premises to find out more about their businesses and meet new people.

"It's great to have a mix of being office based and going out to clients' premises. As audit teams also differ the variety really adds to my enjoyment of the job."

"DAVIES MAYERS BARNETT DOESN'T CONFORM TO THE ACCOUNTANT STEREOTYPE"

Darren Thomas joined Davies Mayers Barnett in 2006 after leaving university and is studying towards his ACA qualification, working in the audit department.

"I hadn't originally considered accountancy as a career path," says Darren. "But when I found out a bit more about what the job involved, the doors the ACA qualification opens, and the scope for personal and professional development, it seemed like too good an opportunity to turn down. As such, I would recommend accountancy to anyone considering it."

Darren says that Davies Mayers Barnett appealed to him as he felt he would receive more personal and focused support than available in a larger firm. He adds:

"I also felt that it was a progressive firm, which was growing quickly and would meet my professional needs in terms of future development.

"Davies Mayers Barnett does not correspond to the accountant stereotype. It is a firm full of young and ambitious professionals and this makes for a vibrant and exciting atmosphere. We all get on well and socialise regularly at firm-organised events or more informal gatherings. It's a really great place to work."