Corporate Accountant - CMB2728e

Job Title: Corporate Accountant

Salary: £53,051 to £54,143

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Carlisle (Hybrid working arrangements are available)

Contract: Permanent

About this opportunity

Are you a qualified accountant looking for an opportunity to influence strategic decision-making and help shape the future of local government services? Join Cumberland Council as a Corporate Accountant and play a key role in delivering high-quality financial advice, technical accounting expertise and strategic financial planning across the organisation.

Working in a leadership role within the Corporate Finance Team, you will ensures financial systems and accounting information is robust and lead on financial and accounting controls and reconciliations, providing technical support and guidance across the Council, producing core elements in the annual Statement of Accounts and ensuring timely submission of statutory returns.

You will work closely with service managers, senior leaders and external partners to ensure financial considerations are at the heart of decision-making and that resources are used effectively to deliver the best outcomes for our communities.

This is a varied and rewarding role for a proactive finance professional who enjoys solving complex challenges, driving continuous improvement and influencing change. In return, you'll be part of a forward-thinking finance team that plays a critical role in supporting the Council's ambitions and delivering value for money across a large and diverse organisation.

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 Wayne Johnston by email at wayne.johnston@cumbria.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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