Accounting Technician - CMB2721i

Westmorland & Furness Council; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Cumberland Council is seeking an Accounting Technician (Internal) to join the Children's Social Care Finance Team. The role supports budget management, reporting, and financial governance within a hybrid work setup with one day in the office.

The post requires an accounting qualification such as AAT or equivalent, and experience with financial systems and ledger maintenance. A proactive, collaborative approach is essential to deliver high-quality financial support across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Accounting qualification such as AAT or equivalent.
• Experience with financial systems and ledger maintenance.
• Strong understanding of financial management and accounting processes.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Financial management

Accounting processes

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Communication

Adaptable

Collaborative

Education

AAT or equivalent qualification

Tools

General ledger software

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.

Application and Interview information

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