Accounting Technician - CMB2729e

Job Title: Accounting Technician

Salary: £35,570 to £36,581

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Carlisle (Hybrid working arrangements are available)

Contract: Permanent

About this opportunity

Join Cumberland Council's Finance Team and play an important role in supporting the delivery of vital public services.

As an Accounting Technician you will be part of the Councils Finance team, supporting effective financial management across the Council. Key responsibilities include supporting financial control and reconciliations to ensure the integrity of financial information and improving financial processes and systems.

The post holder will also have the opportunity to support the wider functions of the finance team such as budget setting, monitoring and forecasting, maintaining the general ledger and assisting with the closure of accounts.

Applicants should have strong numerical, analytical and spreadsheet skills alongside attention to detail and the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.

This is an opportunity to develop broad local government finance experience within a supportive and professional team. The role offers varied work, continued professional development and the chance to help ensure public money is managed responsibly for Cumberland's residents.

This role is offered on a permanent basis. The office location is the Civic Centre, Carlisle; however, hybrid working arrangements are available.

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 applicants as 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
• Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).

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 Leader 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 emailing Resourcing@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: 15/11/2026
• Interview date: Week Commencing 30/11/2026

If you experience any difficulties logging in to apply for this role, please contact the HR Systems team at HR.Systems@cumbria.gov.uk.

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

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