Accounting Technician - CMB2729e

The Cumbria County Council; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland Council's Finance Team in Carlisle is seeking an Accounting Technician to support financial control, reconciliations and broader financial processes. The role offers hybrid working, a permanent contract and a salary of £35,570 to £36,581 per year, for 37 hours a week.

You will also assist with budget setting, monitoring and forecasting, maintaining the general ledger and year-end closures, while helping non-finance colleagues understand financial information.

Responsibilities

• Support financial control and reconciliations to ensure the integrity of financial information.
• Assist with budget setting, monitoring and forecasting.
• Maintain the general ledger and assist with the closure of accounts.
• Explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.

Job description

Job reference REQ00000020491 Date posted 26/10/2026 Application closing date 15/11/2026 Location Carlisle Salary £35,570 - £36,581 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank

Job description

Job Title: Accounting Technician

Salary: £35,570 to £36,581

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Carlisle (Hybrid working arrangements are available)

Contract: Permanent

About this opportunity

Join Cumberland Council’s Finance Team and play an important role in supporting the delivery of vital public services.

As an Accounting Technician you will be part of the Councils Finance team, supporting effective financial management across the Council. Key responsibilities include supporting financial control and reconciliations to ensure the integrity of financial information and improving financial processes and systems.

The post holder will also have the opportunity to support the wider functions of the finance team such as budget setting, monitoring and forecasting, maintaining the general ledger and assisting with the closure of accounts.

Applicants should have strong numerical, analytical and spreadsheet skills alongside attention to detail and the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.

This is an opportunity to develop broad local government finance experience within a supportive and professional team. The role offers varied work, continued professional development and the chance to help ensure public money is managed responsibly for Cumberland’s residents.

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.

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.