Lead Corporate Accountant — Controls & Reporting (Hybrid)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Career development and growth in role

Guaranteed interview for certain under

Job summary

Cumberland Council's Corporate Finance Team is seeking a permanent lead on technical accounting and financial control across the Council. The role focuses on accounting controls, reconciliations, and producing core elements of the annual Statement of Accounts.

Hybrid working is available. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant who can influence change, work with service managers and external partners on financial planning, and ensure timely statutory returns while supporting

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant

Responsibilities

• Lead on financial and accounting controls and reconciliations
• Ensure financial systems and accounting information are robust
• Provide technical accounting support and guidance across the Council
• Produce core elements of the annual Statement of Accounts
• Ensure timely submission of statutory returns
• Work with service managers, senior leaders and external partners to shape financial decisions
• Deliver high-quality financial advice and strategic financial planning

Skills

Technical accounting

Complex problem solving

Change influence

Job description

Cumberland Council's Corporate Finance Team is seeking a permanent lead on technical accounting and financial control across the Council. The role focuses on accounting controls, reconciliations, and producing core elements of the annual Statement of Accounts.

Hybrid working is available. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant who can influence change, work with service managers and external partners on financial planning, and ensure timely statutory returns while supporting