Job reference REQ00000018354 Date posted 16/05/2025 Application closing date 16/06/2025 Location Blank Salary £49,764 to £50,788 per annum Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank
Job description
Salary: £49,764 to £50,788 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Carlisle, Workington or Whitehaven.
Contract: Permanent
About this opportunity
Are you an experienced finance professional and considering a change of role? If the answer is yes, we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our team at Cumberland Council.
We are looking for an experienced finance professional (qualified CCAB/CIMA accountant) with excellent technical and analytical skills who is keen to make a significant contribution to shaping the future of the Finance team and Cumberland.
You will be part of a team delivering a range of financial activities including: preparation and monitoring of revenue of capital budgets and medium-term financial plan; monthly reconciliations and other control activities; maintaining financial records, assisting with the preparation of the Statement of Accounts; preparation of financial returns, treasury management, VAT and insurance administration.
You will support the Group Accountant in providing flexible and professional financial services to support the management of the Council budget in accordance with the Council Plan, maintaining accurate and up to date financial records and ensuring the delivery of high-quality financial reports.
You can choose to be based in any of our Cumberland offices as well as working remotely.
Come and join our team!
Who we’re looking for
Experienced finance professional (Fully qualified CCAB/CIMA Accountant)
* Extensive practical knowledge and technical background in accounting covering all aspects of budget preparation, monitoring, year- end accounting and the application of current accounting standards
* Good communication skills including experience of training / coaching one-to- one or in a group environment
* Attention to detail
* Excellent Excel and data analysis skills.
* A positive ‘can do’ attitude
* Someone who is driven, who would like to grow and develop with the business to build a long-term career.
If this sounds like you, then please get in touch!
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious,collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.
We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.
Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Barry Lennox by email at barry.lennox@cumberland.gov.uk
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicantsas long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
* Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
* Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
* Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces
If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more .
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailingResourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.
Application and Interview information
Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions
* Closing date:16/06/2025
* Interview date: TBC
Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
Please read the supporting information:
* Post Specification
Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:
* Our Staff Benefits
* Candidate Support
* About Cumberland Council
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