LOCATION: PENRITH

This is a brilliant opportunity for a motivated individual to gain experience and employability skills in a friendly, professional office environment whilst working towards gaining a nationally recognised qualification in Business and Administration.

Working alongside our busy support team in our Penrith office you will be involved in the provision of excellent service to support all departments within this progressive Cumbria based firm of Accountants and Business advisors with clients throughout the UK

Tasks will include:
• Answering incoming telephone calls to the business and passing on messages
• Scan filing, photocopying, binding
• Preparation and franking of outgoing post
• Using computers – to input data, produce standard letters and documents
• Maintaining security of information and confidentiality
• Preparing refreshments for clients visiting the office

Naturally organised, with a friendly outgoing personality, excellent communication skills and good attention to detail, you must be prepared to work on your own initiative, taking responsibility for the completion of your allocated tasks and your studies, whilst working as part of the support team.

You will work towards a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Business and Administration.
Successful completion of this apprenticeship could potentially lead to further employment and training opportunities with Dodd & Co.

The successful candidate for this role will have a minimum of 5 G.C.S.E including Maths and English, at grade 4 or above (or equivalent) along with good IT and communication skills.

Closing date for applications Thursday 31 July 2025.

Applications may close early with a sufficient number of applicants.

Interested?

For further details on the role please contact our HR Manager, Nicky Hill on 01228 530913 or email nicky@doddaccountants.co.uk

To apply please complete our online application form here.

See our brilliant package of benefits below, which we're always adding to in order to make sure Dodds is THE best place to work!

Why choose a career with Dodd & Co?


Flexible working	Up to 30 days paid holiday PLUS Bank Holidays!	Training and development
We have 'core hours' (10-12 and 2-4) but the rest of your hours can be worked when suits you between 7am and 7pm!	Plus the opportunity to build an additional 8 days of holiday with our flexible working system	Tailored to you and your role, with a clear progression plan. Technical training to masters level and beyond

Competitive Salary	Competitive pension contribution	Paid overtime
Reviewed annually for everyone	Employer pension contribution of 5%	Paid at time / time and a half

Remote working opportunities	Health & wellbeing plan	A calendar of regular social events
Giving you the balance and flexibility to work a mix of at home and in the office on a weekly basis	For every member of the team, including access to valuable health and wellbeing services, savings from high street brands and cashback. Also, monthly massages and time off to give blood	Including quarterly drinks, a summer party, Christmas party, walking club, competitions, the list goes on

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave	Paid professional subscription fee
Additional maternity and paternity pay	One professional subscription fee paid per year