Location:Authority-wide
Contract Type: Temporary, Full Time
About this opportunity
We are looking for an Administrator to join our Purchase to Pay and Accounts Receivables team that is based in the Council’s offices in Carlisle for a fixed period of 12 months.
Following Local Government Reorganisationthis has been delivered as a shared service but is now being disaggregated with a mixture of new and existing staff serving Westmorland and Furness Council.
Purchase to Pay and Accounts Receivable are part of the Council’s Financial Services function, so you’ll be joining our friendly, welcoming and supportive team.
There is an expectation that the post-holder will work from the Carlisle office for training on a regular basis.
Who we are looking for…
You’ll be working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities so will need to be an experienced team worker providing responsive, flexible and, effective and efficient administrative support.You will undertake administrative tasks to support delivery of directorate services for both internal and external customers.
Liaise with managers/general public customers and other stakeholders (internal and external) as required to support statutory timescales and requirements, ensuring a courteous and professional approach to queries.
You should have NQF or NVQ Level 2 or 3, or equivalent experience or knowledge in the relevant work area.
What can we offer you!
Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site.Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)
Would you like to find out more?
For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:
* Post Specification
* Role Profile
If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Chris Butler, Interim Group Finance Manager on 07890 643129 or e-mail chris.butler@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 27th July 2025
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.
Westmorland and Furness Council are now able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa applications for eligible roles. Please note, we cannot guarantee the eligibility of all of our roles, therefore, if you would like more information on roles that may be eligible please visit the government website -Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UK.
Safer Recruitment & DBS
At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.
This role does not require a DBS check.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old, that meet the essential criteria for the role.
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