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Job details
Job reference REQ00000020036 Date posted 20/05/2026 Application closing date 07/06/2026 Location KENDAL Salary £26,403-£26,824 Package Blank Contractual hours 29.6 Basis Part time Attachments Blank
Finance Administrator - Income & Banking - WMF2951i
Location: Barrow, Kendal, Penrith
Contract Type: Permanent
About this opportunity
We are looking for a Finance Administrator to join our busy Income & Banking Team. The team is part of the Council’s Financial Services team which includes Accounts Payable / Receivable, Banking, VAT and Financial Systems. You will be joining a friendly, welcoming and supportive team.
Who we are looking for…
Will be working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities so will need to be adaptable. The main purpose of the role is to prepare, code and allocate all income items from the Council’s main income bank accounts and input to the finance system.
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.
Would you like to find out more?
For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:
If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Henry Edmondson, Financial Services Team Leader on 07769 913716 Henry.Edmondson@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk.
Application and Interview information
Interview date: 17/06/2026
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Interview details such as venue/timings will be shared with successful candidates, following the shortlisting process. If you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.
If you experience any technical difficulties applying for this role, please contact the HR Systems Team at HR.Systems@cumbria.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.
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 (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.
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