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Assistant Accountant Apprentice- Saint & Co

Saint & Co Chartered Accountants

Questions about this vacancy? Just call our team on
01228 822 700 or email apprenticeships@carlisle.ac.uk

  • Location: Whitehaven
  • Salary / Wage: £7.55 per hour
  • Possible Start Date: To be confirmed
  • Application Deadline: 12 September 2025
  • Expected Duration: 18 months
  • Apprenticeship Level: Level 3

Apprenticeship Description

Saint & Co ethos and values:

·         Commitment and dedication to our clients’ business and personal success.

·         Honesty and integrity in all our dealings with our clients, HMRC and other regulatory bodies.

·         Enthusiasm for our clients and their businesses.

·         Simplicity and clarity in communication, including reporting that’s easy to understand.

·         Entrepreneurial spirit that reflects our profit-focused approach to our clients’ business.

·         Independence and objectivity in producing reports and information.

 

Key Responsibilities:

·      Preparing VAT Returns.

·      Preparing accounts for a range of businesses including sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.

·      Preparing rental statements.

·      Collating relevant tax return information.

·      Bookkeeping.

·      Miscellaneous admin tasks when required.

 

Skills and personal qualities:

·         A clean UK driving licence (ideal).

·         18+ (ideal).

·         Good capability and dependability.

·         Good time management & organisational skills.

·         Attention to detail.

·         Self-motivated, drive and determination.

·         Willingness to learn.

·         Working knowledge of word and excel.

·         Good written and verbal communication skills.

 

Employee benefits:

·         Up to 30 paid holidays, plus bank holidays.

·         Death in service scheme of 2 x salary.

·         Regular company funded social events.

·         Full training costs and study time provided.

·         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.

·         Sick pay – up to one-month full pay, two months half pay.

 

Working Week

Monday to Thursday 9am-5.30pm

Friday 9am-5pm

 

Entry Requirements

Maths & English GCSE grade 4 / C or equivalent qualification

 

Applications may close earlier if a suitable candidate is identified.

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