Finance Administrator - CMB2785e

Cumberland Council; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland Council in Carlisle is seeking an organised Finance Administrator to join the Finance Directorate. This role supports the smooth operation of the Council's financial systems and processes with accuracy and attention to detail.

Based at Parkhouse Building in Carlisle, this permanent full-time post offers 37 hours per week and a salary of £27,274 to £27,709 per year. For more information, contact Jackie Humm.

Qualifications

• Organised and detail-focused Finance Administrator to join the Finance Directorate.
• Supports smooth operation of financial systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line support for routine financial system queries
• Maintain system user accounts and administer control processes
• Process interface files and resolve errors promptly
• Assist with reporting, system testing, and development projects
• Build key relationships with stakeholders

Job description

Job reference REQ00000020541 Date posted 06/11/2026 Application closing date 22/11/2026 Location Carlisle Salary £27,274 - £27,709 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank

Job description

Job Title: Finance Administrator

Salary: £27,274 – £27,709 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Parkhouse Building, Carlisle

Contract: Permanent

About this opportunity

Cumberland Council is looking for an organised and detail-focused Finance Administrator to join our Finance Directorate. This role is key to supporting the smooth operation of our financial systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide first-line support for routine financial system queries
• Maintain system user accounts and administer control processes
• Process interface files and resolve errors promptly
• Assist with reporting, system testing, and development projects
• Build key relationships with stakeholders

If you’re proactive, flexible, and keen to support financial operations across the Council, we’d love to hear from you!

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 Jackie Humm by email at [e-mail]

Guaranteed Interviews

We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicantsas 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

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.