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Finance Administrator

On-site in North Cumbria·Full-time·Added 3 days ago (last checked 6 Nov)

Our summary

Salary
£27,274 - £27,709 a year

About £1,930 - £1,960 a month after tax.

Work mode
On-site, North Cumbria
Contract
Full-time
Closing date
Apply by Sunday 22 November

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Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Salary: £27,274 - £27,709 per annum

The role

Job Title: Finance Administrator

Cumberland Council is looking for an organised and detail-focused Finance Administrator to join our Finance Directorate. This role is key to supporting the smooth operation of our financial systems and processes.

What you'll do

  • Provide first-line support for routine financial system queries
  • Maintain system user accounts and administer control processes
  • Process interface files and resolve errors promptly
  • Assist with reporting, system testing, and development projects
  • Build key relationships with stakeholders

If you're proactive, flexible, and keen to support financial operations across the Council, we'd love to hear from you!

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.

How you'll work

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contact

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Jackie Humm by email at Jackie.Humm@cumbria.gov.uk

Please read the supporting information

Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more

Hiring process

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.

Easily apply by submitting your CV, Covering Letter and answering a few short questions

  • Closing date: 22nd November
  • Interview date: 9th & 10th December

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.

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