Accounting Technician - CMB2721i

Westmorland and Furness Council; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking an Accounting Technician (Internal) to join the Children’s Social Care Finance Team. The role provides financial support, advises on budgets and ensures expenditure aligns with grant conditions where applicable.

Working 37 hours per week on a hybrid basis (1 day in the office). This fixed-term secondment is open to internal applicants only, with a salary of £35,570 - £36,581 and opportunities to contribute to high-quality financial reporting across the

Qualifications

• Accounting qualification such as AAT or equivalent.
• Experience with financial systems and budgets.
• Experience with ledger maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial management information to support budget setting, budget monitoring and the closure of accounts
• Maintain the general ledger, including posting journals and virements, in line with Financial Regulations and schemes of delegation
• Support the Principal Finance Officer to produce financial reports and information to support decision-making by the local authority
• Support the development and use of IT solutions to improve and standardise financial management processes
• Work flexibly within the Children and Family Wellbeing Finance Team, supporting different elements of the service as required

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Budget management

Education

AAT or equivalent

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

Accounting Technician (Internal)

*Internal Applicants Only*

Salary: £35,570 - £36,581

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Hybrid - 1 Day per week in office

Contract: Fixed term secondment to internal candidates only

About this opportunity

We are looking to recruit an Accounting Technician to join our Children's Social Care Finance Team within the Finance Business Partnering Service.

The team plays a key role in supporting the cared for children's service with the monitoring of external placements by providing high-quality technical, operational and financial advice.

This enables accurate monitoring and reporting across the Children's Social Care Service, allowing the service to make informed decisions and deliver a high quality of service for our children and young people.

As an Accounting Technician, you will support Principal Finance Officers and Finance Manager in delivering a professional, flexible financial service that supports the effective management of the Council's budget and a aligns with the Council Plan. The role will also ensure all expenditure is aligned to any grant conditions where applicable.

Key responsibilities

• Provide financial management information to support budget setting, budget monitoring and the closure of accounts
• Maintain the general ledger, including posting journals and virements, in line with Financial Regulations and schemes of delegation
• Support the Principal Finance Officer to produce financial reports and information to support decision-making by the local authority
• Support the development and use of IT solutions to improve and standardise financial management processes
• Work flexibly within the Children and Family Wellbeing Finance Team, supporting different elements of the service as required

About you

You will have a strong understanding of financial management and accounting processes, with good attention to detail and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues. You will be adaptable, collaborative and committed to providing high-quality financial support across the organisation.

An accounting qualification (such as AAT or equivalent) or relevant experience and experience of working with financial systems, budgets and ledger maintenance are essential.

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 Paula Gledhill by email at [e-mail]

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).

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 [e-mail] . While adjustments aren't always guaranteed, we'll always listen and we'll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Application and Interview information

• Closing date: 23rd October 2026
• Interview date: 29 th October 2026

If you experience any difficulties logging in to apply for this role, please contact the HR Systems team at [e-mail].

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.