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:
PART TIME BOOK-KEEPER – CARLISLE OFFICE
We are looking for a reliable, self-motivated individual to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong financial administration skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.
The role will involve maintaining accurate financial records (generally using the Xero accounting system), to include recording sales, processing purchase invoices, and reconciling bank accounts etc.
For further details and to apply go to https://uk.indeed.com/job/book-keeper-225-hours-week-b696c3096be2a0d4
Closing date 31 July 2026
FULL TIME TRAINEE ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT – CARLISLE OFFICE
We are looking for a reliable, self-motivated individual to join our team who is looking forward to a rewarding career with excellent progression opportunities.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our friendly and supportive team as a Trainee Accounts Assistant. No previous experience is required—we will provide full training and support you as you begin your journey towards a career in accountancy. You will learn the fundamentals of bookkeeping and accounts, help prepare financial records for our clients, assist the team with administrative tasks and learn how to use accounting software.
For further details and to apply go to https://uk.indeed.com/job/trainee-accounts-assistant-37-hours-week-a7bb7a27458b5197
Closing date 31 July 2026
PART TIME VAT TECHNICIAN – CARLISLE OFFICE
We are looking for a conscientious, self-motivated individual to join our VAT team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong numerical skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.
The role will involve preparation of clients’ VAT returns, communication with clients and submission of VAT returns to HMRC. It will also involve completing VAT forms (VAT registration, deregistration, Option to Tax forms etc).
For further details and to apply go to https://uk.indeed.com/job/vat-technician-225-hours-week-241e4443e70cc0bc
Closing date 31 July 2026
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:
