Corporate Accountant - CMB2728e

The Cumbria County Council; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland Council is seeking a Corporate Accountant in Carlisle. The role is permanent with hybrid working arrangements and a 37-hour week. Salary ranges from £53,051 to £54,143 per year, with a focus on delivering high-quality financial advice and robust accounting practices.

You will lead the Corporate Finance Team, produce core elements of the annual Statement of Accounts, and provide technical support to ensure timely statutory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead on financial and accounting controls and reconciliations.
• Provide technical accounting expertise and strategic financial planning across the Council.
• Work with service managers and senior leaders to ensure financial considerations are at the heart of decision-making.

Job description

Job reference REQ00000020488 Date posted 26/10/2026 Application closing date 15/11/2026 Location Carlisle Salary £53,051.00 - £54,143.00 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank

Job description

Job Title: Corporate Accountant

Salary: £53,051 to £54,143

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Carlisle (Hybrid working arrangements are available)

Contract: Permanent

About this opportunity

Are you a qualified accountant looking for an opportunity to influence strategic decision-making and help shape the future of local government services? Join Cumberland Council as a Corporate Accountant and play a key role in delivering high-quality financial advice, technical accounting expertise and strategic financial planning across the organisation.

Working in a leadership role within the Corporate Finance Team, you will ensures financial systems and accounting information is robust and lead on financial and accounting controls and reconciliations, providing technical support and guidance across the Council, producing core elements in the annual Statement of Accounts and ensuring timely submission of statutory returns.

You will work closely with service managers, senior leaders and external partners to ensure financial considerations are at the heart of decision-making and that resources are used effectively to deliver the best outcomes for our communities.

This is a varied and rewarding role for a proactive finance professional who enjoys solving complex challenges, driving continuous improvement and influencing change. In return, you'll be part of a forward-thinking finance team that plays a critical role in supporting the Council’s ambitions and delivering value for money across a large and diverse organisation.

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.

Contact

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Wayne Johnston by email at [e-mail]

Guaranteed Interviews

We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants

• 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: 15/11/2026
• Interview date:Week Commencing 30/11/2026

Please read the supporting information

• Post Specification

Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more

• Our Staff Benefits
• Candidate Support
• About Cumberland Council