We’re a firm that truly cares about community. We’ve been supporting the Cumbrian and Dumfries & Galloway community for over a century. We may have long-standing traditional roots, but we don’t have a traditional mindset.
Join the Saint & Co team
Looking to have an impact in an accounting firm that’s about more than just balance sheets and spreadsheets?
Available positions:
Full time Experienced Accounts Assistant
Whitehaven Office
We are looking to recruit a member to join our growing team in our Whitehaven Office, who is a team player with a can-do attitude and who will fit in with the Saint & Co ethos and share our values of:
The role
The role will involve preparation of accounts ready for review by senior staff, and /or bookkeeping, and VAT returns preparation and filing. Therefore, we’re looking for someone with the following experience and qualifications:
Essential
- Experience of working in practice accounting (desirable – 2 years or more, and recent)
- Level 4 AAT qualification, or qualified to a similar standard by experience
- Experience of producing accounts including sole traders, Limited companies, and partnerships
- Experience of producing VAT returns
- Working knowledge of word and excel
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Good communication skills
- Good time management & organisational skills
Desirable
- Experience in using Xero accounting software
- Experience in using CCH software
- Experience with tax returns
- Experience producing Charity accounts
To apply please send your CV to Ian Scott (Ian.scott@saint.co.uk) by 15th March 2025.
Full Time/Part Time Experienced Accounts Assistant
Cockermouth Office
We are looking to recruit a member to join our growing team in our Cockermouth Office, who is a team player with a can-do attitude and who will fit in with the Saint & Co ethos and share our values of:
The role
The role will involve preparation of accounts ready for review by senior staff, and /or bookkeeping, and VAT returns preparation and filing. Therefore, we’re looking for someone with the following experience and qualifications:
Essential
- Experience of working in practice accounting (desirable – 2 years or more, and recent)
- Level 4 AAT qualification, or qualified to a similar standard by experience
- Experience of producing accounts including sole traders, Limited companies, and partnerships
- Experience of producing VAT returns
- Working knowledge of word and excel
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Good communication skills
- Good time management & organisational skills
Desirable
- Experience in using Xero accounting software
- Experience in using CCH software
- Experience with tax returns
- Experience producing Charity accounts
To apply please send your CV to Ian Thompson (Ian@saint.co.uk) by 31st March 2025.
Full Time/Part Time Receptionist
Cockermouth Office
The role will also include general office administration duties. We are looking for a conscientious, self-motivated individual of smart appearance with:
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience of computers
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Drive and determination
- Good communication skills
- Good time management & organisational skills
To apply please send your CV to Ian Thompson (Ian@saint.co.ukby 31 March 2025
Upcoming Vacancies
We are always on the lookout for newly qualified accountants and trainees (AAT and Chartered Accountancy) who fit our values.
Applications are now open for our September 2025 ACA intake.
We’re invested in relationships
Most of our clients come from recommendations and most of our team have been with us for over 15 years
When you work with us, you’re part of our family – we take care of you.
Does this sound like you?
- Hard working
- Willing to learn
- Good attitude to work
- Good with numbers
- Logical in your approach to your work
- Friendly, with an easy manner to fit with a busy working office
- Experience in areas of accountancy or tax is a definite advantage (but with the right attitude all this can be taught).
- Team Player but can also work independently
- Time management skills
Our Values
Commitment and Dedication
to your business and
personal success
Honesty and Integrity
in all our dealings with you, HM
Revenue and Customs and other
regulatory bodies
Enthusiasm
for you and your business
Simplicity and Clarity
in communication including
reporting that’s easy to understand
Entrepreneurial Spirit
that reflects our profit-focused
approach to your business
Independence and Objectivity
in producing reports
and information
What you get when you join Saint & Co
- Flexible working options: our core hours are 10am – 12pm and 2pm – 4pm Monday to Friday.
- Outside these hours, you can work the hours that suit you between 8am and 6pm. Some of our smaller offices are unable to offer a formal flexible working system but do so on an informal basis.
- Up to 30 paid holidays plus bank holidays plus up to 5 flexi days plus an additional day following the new year bank holiday.
- Paid overtime or time taken off in lieu.
- A competitive salary and pension contributions (currently Standard Life), which is reviewed annually.
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme in addition to above. Death in service scheme of 2 x salary.
- Regular company funded social events.
- Full training costs and study time provided by us.
- Continued professional development – we pride ourselves on making sure you receive training and attend courses (face to face and online) to enable you to grow and continue learning.
- Paid professional membership fees.
- Sick pay – up to one-month full pay, two months half pay.
- Diverse range of clients providing a wide variety of experience.
Think you’re a great fit? We’d love to hear from you!
Here’s how the application process works:
