Finance Administrator - CMB2785e

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

Job summary

Cumberland Council in Parkhouse Building, Carlisle, is seeking a Finance Administrator to support the Council's financial systems and processes. The role is full-time, permanent, and offers stability within the Finance Directorate, with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.

The successful candidate will handle first-line system support, maintain user accounts, and contribute to reporting and development projects while building strong relationships with internal stakeholders.

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

About This Opportunity

Cumberland Council is looking for an organised and detail-focused

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 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).

If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.

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: 22nd November
• Interview date:9th & 10th December