Careers at Rayner Essex
Join our talented team and reach your full potential
Placing our people and our clients at the heart of what we do
At Rayner Essex, we take pride in our dedication to delivering exceptional service and exceeding client expectations. By choosing to work with us, you are joining a team that values collaboration, a client-centric approach and a caring and nurturing work culture.
At Rayner Essex we foster an environment that not only encourages professional growth and personal development but is also supportive, respectful, and considerate of staff’s wellbeing. We want you to feel valued at work.
Our staff come from a broad range of backgrounds and communities and we believe that everyone should feel comfortable to be themselves at work.
We pride ourselves in creating a supportive and fulfilling environment where each individual can develop and realise their ambitions, all while contributing to the success of both our clients and our firm.
We are committed to celebrating individuality and fostering teamwork, so that individuals have the freedom to make a personal contribution to our shared purpose, reaching their potential and making a real impact.
For our latest career opportunities at Rayner Essex, please view our latest vacancies and submit your application.
What’s important to you is important to us
Making a good career choice can seem daunting, but having a gut feel that the company you’re looking to join shares the same values is always a good starting point. So what makes Rayner Essex different, and why should you consider a career with us?
What are the benefits?
Below are some of our benefits:
Hybrid and flexible working
Competitive salary & benefits
Pension
Life assurance
Health & wellbeing benefits incl. portal with discounts to gym, restaurants and more..
Personal development & study support / leave
Employee Assistance Programme
Regular social events
Empowering our team: Dedicated to your professional growth
At Rayner Essex we are constantly looking for exceptional people who can really make a difference to our clients and be part of our success. Our clients describe us as friendly and professional and these are qualities that are important to us.
We are regularly recruiting for talented staff in both our St Albans and Central London offices and whether you are just starting out or looking for the next step in your career, we can offer you a varied and interesting opportunity.
Empowering, supporting, and training employees are fundamental principles of our approach at Rayner Essex. A highly skilled and qualified team is crucial to our success, and our organisational culture is deeply committed to continuous improvement.
We are committed to offering you a varied and interesting workload and the support to ensure that you have the skills to perform at your best.
In addition to offering a competitive salary and benefits package, we provide the opportunity to continue to develop your skills through on the job training as well as structured learning and development.
We prioritise the ongoing development of our staff through regular in-house technical training for professionals, addressing specific training needs.
For those aspiring to pursue professional qualifications, the firm may provide study support relevant to their roles.
Additionally, we collaborate on the most effective approach to enhance knowledge when unique training needs arise.
Regardless of your role, we understand the crucial role that ongoing development has in the success of the firm. We are committed to enhancing the skills and knowledge of our valued team members, empowering you to reach your full potential.
Trainees / Apprentices & Graduates
Experienced
Hires
Business
Support
Join us – Meet the team
Find out more about our people and let’s get better acquainted. We are a very social bunch, with regular social committee events, where our people relax and have fun, getting to know one another and building personal relationships that really make a difference in our Rayner Essex family. We are also very active in our community and host several events all year round, raising funds for many local charities and supporting the communities that we serve.
A day in the life of Rayner Essex
Let’s get better acquainted…
Want to know what it’s like to work as an Apprentice, in Audit or as a Senior in Tax or other departments? Meet our team and find out what drives them and more about what they do in their role at work.
We have interviewed some of our people, so that you can get to know them personally. We find out what motivates them, their background and career goals, as well as the type of work they do, and more about their hobbies and values. So let’s get better acquainted.
Sometimes, the start of a career isn’t planned—it’s prompted by opportunity, circumstance, and a bit of courage. For Marion Woods,
We caught up with Josh Waters Hall to learn more about what drives him as an Audit Senior at Rayner
Ultimately, I chose Rayner Essex for the culture and environment. Having worked in several different roles across a number of firms, the one key aspect that I felt had been lacking and overlooked, was a healthy happy environment.
We recently caught up with Gillian McDonald in this team story, who shares her journey from Scotland to London, learning more about her career as a Tax Semi-Senior at Rayner Essex and getting better acquainted.
Euan has been working with Rayner Essex for over five years and shares his story about his career journey and what attracted him to joining as an Accounting Apprentice, excelling in his career and now going on to make his mark within accounting and finance.
I decided to work for a larger firm, where I could better my career prospects in payroll. I was also looking for a supportive work environment. Rayner Essex is a great fit, as I feel part of a big family, where my opinion counts, and where I am understood and supported personally and professionally.
We love working at Rayner Essex but don’t just take our word for it, here’s what our team think!
At Rayner Essex, we recognise the importance of gender equality and are committed to honouring the achievements of women. We believe that everyone, regardless of gender, should have the opportunity to succeed and reach their full potential.
Lucy Ghawss, Partner & Head of Audit, London
Having recently become a father, the understanding and adaptability that Rayner Essex has shown me has enabled me to help support my wife in balancing her life as a mother alongside her work life.
Daren Maloy, Assistant Manager, London
Having completed my Level 3 AAT apprenticeship, I joined Rayner Essex in 2021 and moved to London. My line manager and colleagues have been incredibly supportive, helping me balance work and study effectively. I have no regrets about choosing this path over university. Working here has not only advanced my career but has also equipped me with the skills needed to become a fully qualified ACA accountant!.
Amy Longden, Audit Supervisor, London
Ultimately, I chose Rayner Essex for the culture and environment. Having worked in several different firms, the one key aspect that I felt had been lacking and overlooked, was a healthy happy environment. One where everyone works hard but also supports and invests in each other, making it a friendly environment.
James Hadley, Corporate Tax Manager, London
I joined Rayner Essex as an unqualified Semi Senior, and focused on my study whilst working. I am really grateful for the ongoing support given to me by my managers, partners and team, whilst studying, enabling me to meet many milestones at a comfortable pace. I have gained invaluable knowledge and have gone on to achieve my qualifications, becoming an ACA qualified accountant all within the five year period.
Rhys Bevan, Manager, London
The flexibility offered by Rayner Essex is outstanding. The supportive and friendly working environment has given me the work life balance to continue to have a rewarding professional career as a working mum.
Nicola Thurston, HR Manager, St Albans
Progression was really important for me, and very much attracted me to the apprenticeship scheme… What hugely appealed was that I could go from apprentice, to becoming a fully qualified accountant, whilst earning and studying, all at my own pace. I haven’t regretted my choice and I enjoy a happy work-life balance whilst working with an amazing team.
Euan Gelling, Semi-Senior in Accounting Solutions, St Albans
When I was looking to move away from the Big 4, it was important for me to move to a firm with a “family-feel”. As clichéd as it sounds, I knew the second I stepped into the Rayner Essex office that this was the right firm for me. The firm has strong values and is constantly looking to support and invest in its staff. We also have a superb flexible working policy which with a young son helps me enormously.
Marina Trinchese, Tax Director, London
We’re always looking for talented and vibrant individuals to contribute to our firm’s success.
Whether you’re an apprentice, graduate or in a senior position within your career, we have the strong foundations to support you in your career growth and empower you to excel in your chosen career path. We always look for new ways to innovate, inspire and connect with dynamic professionals. So get in touch or check out our vacancies below.
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