Accounting Technician - CCAREQ008

Westmorland & Furness Council; Penrith; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumbria Combined Authority is recruiting an accounting technician to provide flexible transactional finance support, ensuring timely processing of invoices, credit notes and reconciliations. The role focuses on accuracy and effective ledger maintenance within a developing finance service.

Based in Penrith with a hybrid 40% office requirement, you will work with the finance team to deliver reliable financial processing and support governance across Cumbria.

Qualifications

• AAT-qualified or equivalent practitioner with strong attention to detail.
• Experience in processing invoices, credit notes, bank reconciliations and ledger maintenance.
• Knowledge of financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide flexible and reliable transactional finance support.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices, credit notes, bank reconciliations and VAT reconciliations.
• Maintain ledgers and support the finance service.

Skills

Transactional accounting

Attention to detail

Financial systems knowledge

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent

Job description

Salary: £37,563 - £38,510

Location: Hybrid, 40% office based in Penrith

Contract Type: Permanent

Shape the Future of Cumbria

Cumbria is entering a bold new chapter.

The creation of the Cumbria Combined Authority (CCA) marks a once-in-a-generation opportunity to unlock the full potential of one of England's most distinctive places. With devolution bringing new powers, new investment and a directly elected Mayor from May 2027, the Authority will play a central role in driving inclusive growth, improving public services and championing the needs of communities across Cumbria.

As we establish the organisation, we are seeking a accounting technician to join us on our journey.

About this opportunity

The purpose of this post is to provide flexible and reliable transactional finance support to Cumbria Combined Authority, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of invoices, credit notes, bank reconciliations, VAT reconciliations and ledger maintenance.

Who we are looking for...

This is primarily a technical and transactional accounting role, requiring an AAT-qualified or equivalent practitioner with strong attention to detail, sound financial systems knowledge and the ability to work flexibly across a developing finance service.

Why Join Cumbria Combined Authority?

• Be part of a brand-new organisation with real devolved powers
• Work with passionate partners across public, private and community sectors
• Make a tangible difference to places, people and opportunities across Cumbria
• Leave a lasting legacy by preparing the Authority for long-term success

If you are inspired by the opportunity to build something new, meaningful and impactful, and to help shape the future of Cumbria, we would love to hear from you.

Join us at the start of Cumbria's journey - and help turn ambition into reality.

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the Role Profile .

If you have any queries or would like an informal conversation about this opportunity, please contact:

Agata Cymerman

Head of Finance - Deputy S73 Officer

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Location

This role may be suitable for hybrid working, which means an employee works part of their time in the office and part from home. This is a voluntary and non-contractual arrangement between you and your manager, and your contractual place of work will remain your office location.

If a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for both the role and for you, you will normally be required to spend a minimum of 40% of your working hours in the office. Our main office is at Redhills, near Penrith. We are also able to use offices of our partner authorities across the county to help fulfil this expectation.

Please discuss any caring responsibilities, disabilities, or other circumstances that may affect your ability to meet this minimum office attendance requirement with the recruiting manager.

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 01/11/2026

Interview date: 11/11/2026

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.