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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

Davies Mayers Barnett posts new specific vacancies here when they arise. However, we are always keen to hear from high quality people who may be interested in joining the firm in the future.

If this applies to you, please send your CV, with a letter telling us why you would like to join us, to Nikki Smith at Davies Mayers Barnett, Pillar House, 113/115 Bath Road, Cheltenham, GL53 7LS

Profiles

"EVERYONE IS REALLY FRIENDLY"

Christina Charis originally worked for Davies Mayers Barnett during 2008/2009 on a year placement from the University of Gloucestershire where she was studying Accounting and Financial Management. Following her finals, the firm invited her back and she re-joined in August 2010.

"The year placement really helped me with my final year at university as I was able to apply all the practical knowledge I gained which was particularly helpful for my dissertation."

Christina was clearly an exceptional student and in recognition of her hard work the University awarded her with two prizes:   the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Prize for the best dissertation in Accounting, together with the Hazlewoods Accountancy Prize for the best academic performance of an Accounting and Financial Management student.

"I enjoy dividing my time between working in the office and visiting clients for their audits.  Everyone is really friendly and it’s such a nice place to work."

She added, "Davies Mayers Barnett are willing to fund ACA or ACCA training for their staff which is really good as not all firms offer this".

"THE FIRM HAS BEEN EXTREMELY SUPPORTIVE THOUGHOUT MY STUDIES"

Jess James joined Davies Mayers Barnett in 2005 after completing her A levels and has been working towards her ACCA qualification.  The study support offered by Davies Mayers Barnett was the reason that Jess initially wanted to work with the firm and she said:

"The firm has been extremely supportive throughout my studies and I am due to sit my final exam in December this year."

"I really like the friendliness here and the social side too, which gives you a chance to get to know colleagues both in and out of work.  I have made some great friends at Davies Mayers Barnett."

Jess works in the Audit Department on companies, charities, pension schemes and smaller non-audits.  She particularly enjoys the charity audits as well as the larger group audits, which gives her the chance to work with other team members within the department.

Her role also includes involvement with staff training, communication and query resolution within the department.

"I APPRECIATE THE WAY THE FIRM SUPPORTED ME"

Michael Seymour joined Davies Mayers Barnett in 2008 having been temping for a while and gaining experience in various businesses.  However, he wanted to return to Cheltenham to develop his career and gain a professional qualification.

"I was very impressed with Davies Mayers Barnett when looking through their website, and I liked the fact that they were willing to take a chance on me even though I had finished my degree a number of years previously and wasn’t straight out of university."

Michael is a tax assistant in the Personal Tax Department preparing tax returns and P11Ds for clients and ensuring they meet the payment deadlines.   Alongside his work commitments he studied for his ATT qualification which he completed in May 2010.

He commented, "I appreciate the way the company supported me through my study programme during a time when I was struggling to keep up with my studies."

"Having my own portfolio of clients gives me more responsibility and has helped me to focus on my priorities.   I enjoy working with my colleagues and the social events are always good.  They really help you to get to know everyone else at the firm."

"THE FIRM HAS A GOOD REPUTATION AND A LOW STAFF TURNOVER"

Ryan Astbury was ACCA part qualified when he joined Davies Mayers Barnett in 2009, and with the firm’s help, he has continued his studies, sitting his final two exams in December 2010.  After leaving University, Ryan worked for a small practice in Worcester where he gained a couple of years of practical experience before moving to Davies Mayers Barnett.

"I wanted to join Davies Mayers Barnett because I’d heard good things about them.   They gave me the impression of being dynamic and young at heart, and with a low staff turnover."

Ryan works for the Private Business Department preparing the accounts for small limited companies, with some involvement in sole practitioner work and VAT returns.

"I enjoy taking a job through to completion, having direct liaison with my clients and getting to know them and their businesses."

Ryan is a keen member of the Davies Mayers Barnett 5-a-side football team, or more precisely, the star of the team, as he likes to remind us!