Recruitment

Randall & Payne is a 6 partner firm of Chartered Accountants, Tax and Business Advisors based near the stunning Cotswold town of Stroud.

A dynamic, forward looking practice we are early adopters of the latest technology and provide a range of added value services to the SME sector, as well as a number of niche markets such as schools and charities.

Our commitment to providing a proactive, client focussed approach has seen a rapid expansion in fee income, with a consequent increase in staff numbers from 28 to 45 over 2 offices since January 2005. We also recognise the importance of our people, and are committed to life long learning and individual staff development.

We are currently preparing for an Investors in People assessment and have been commended for our high levels of investment in all our staff which is reflected in high levels of staff retention.

Randall & Payne is a meritocracy – you can go as far as your skills and training will take you. We offer competitive remuneration and benefits packages and currently have a vacancies as follows:

Permanent Positions

Audit Senior

Due to the continued expansion of our audit work, we are looking to recruit an experienced qualified or part qualified ACA/ACCA to work on a varied portfolio of audit clients. Reporting to the senior audit manager, you will be responsible for all aspect of the audit work including supervising a team of 2/3 juniors. Knowledge of or an interest in the not for profit sector would be an advantage.

Software Developer / Project Manager

Salary Range: Negotiable based upon experience

Core job description

In addition to maintaining and supporting existing applications, you will be responsible for the design and implementation of bespoke software, including the initial requirements gathering and post implementation support.

Specific responsibilities

-          Maintenance and continued development of School Management Software written in C# with an SQL Server backend.

-          Maintenance of a PHP based Intranet Solution

-          SQL Data mining for internal mail merges etc

-          Internal IT support as required

Qualifications & experience

-          Minimum of a 2:1 in Computer Science or other relevant degree.

-          At least 2 years .Net development experience.

Required Skills and Knowledge

-          Advanced level experience of Windows Forms programming with C#
with a good knowledge of the .NET Framework.

-          Intermediate to advanced level experience using SQL Server, stored procedures and T-SQL

-          Ability to build up and lead a team.

-          Some knowledge of Access Databases

-          Excellent communication skills, ability to build a rapport with clients and staff.

-          Experience in developing using N-Tier architecture

Desirable Skills and Experience:

-          Product launch experience

-          PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualification / experience

-          Experience with Microsoft Reporting Services

-          Programming using the Sage Developer API

-          MCTS / MCAD certification

-          Maintaining Microsoft Access ’97-2003 databases

-          Developing and maintaining PHP Websites

-          IT Support experience

Training Programmes – Commencing September 2008

School Leavers

We are currently receiving applications for training for admission to the Association of Accounting Technician. This is a 3 year training programme and requires a minimum of 2 A levels or equivalent. The programme is fully funded and includes block release to our training provider in Bath, all course fees paid, paid study leave and a daily expense allowance.

Graduates

Applications are invited from graduates holding a minimum 2.2 degree from a recognised University for our 3 year graduate training programme. The training course includes full study package and should culminate in admission to the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

As a general practise we are able to offer trainees a broad range of experience including annual and management accounts, audit, personal and business tax, investment work and tax planning. We currently have 8 trainees at various stages of training.

In Summary

We are looking for strong applicants with good all round skills who are seeking a friendly but professional working environment.

For further details of these opportunities please forward your CV to careers@randall-payne.co.uk