Technical Finance Officer

The Cumberland; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cumberland is seeking an experienced finance professional to lead a team responsible for key financial controls, including bank account reconciliations and main accounting system reconciliations. You will support VAT return processes, contribute to statutory accounts, and work with senior managers and external partners to ensure compliance.

This permanent role offers hybrid working arrangements with the office at the Civic Centre, Carlisle.

Qualifications

• Experience with financial controls and governance is essential.
• Strong understanding of financial systems and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the team managing key financial controls and reconciliations.
• Support VAT return preparation and input to statutory accounts.
• Collaborate with senior managers and external partners to ensure compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement of financial processes and controls.

Skills

Financial controls

Bank reconciliations

VAT returns

Statutory accounts

Leadership

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

Cumberland Council is looking for an experienced finance professional with a strong understanding of financial systems and control functions to play a key part in ensuring the Council's financial operations remain accurate, compliant and effective. You will oversee the team managing key financial controls including the Council's bank account reconciliations and main accounting system reconciliations, support the VAT return, input to the production of statutory accounts. Working closely with senior managers and external partners, you will influence decision‑making, drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with complex financial regulations. If you're looking for a varied and rewarding role where your technical expertise, leadership skills and ability to deliver high‑quality financial services can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. 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 Guaranteed Interviews We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as 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).

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.

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 . While adjustments aren't always guaranteed, we'll always listen and we'll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Application and Interview information

Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions

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