Technical Finance Officer (Hybrid Working)

The Cumberland; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland Council is seeking an experienced finance professional to lead a team responsible for critical financial controls, including bank and main accounting reconciliations. You will support VAT returns and contribute to statutory accounts, working closely with senior managers and external partners to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

This permanent role offers hybrid working with the Civic Centre, Carlisle, and provides opportunities to grow within a values-driven organisation

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of financial systems and control functions.
• Experience with bank account reconciliations and main accounting system reconciliations.
• Experience supporting VAT returns and input to statutory accounts.
• Ability to lead, influence senior managers and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the team managing key financial controls and reconciliations.
• Support VAT return processes and input to statutory accounts.
• Work with senior managers and external partners to ensure compliance and drive improvements.
• Provide leadership and contribute to high-quality financial services.

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.

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.