Overview

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Hybrid - the team work a proportion of the week remotely or from office locations at Carlisle, Workington or Whitehaven and a proportion of the week from Parkhouse Building (Carlisle)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £34,434 - £35,412 per annum

About This Opportunity

We are looking for finance professionals (AAT or equivalent experience) who possess strong technical and analytical skills and are keen to make a significant contribution to shaping the future of the Schools Finance Team and Cumberland.

You will be part of a team delivering a range of financial support to maintained schools across Cumberland. Key responsibilities will be to act as a direct contract for schools to support on queries, including reviewing school returns, cash flow requests, budget reports, VAT, and processing transactions. You will also support on grant allocations & statutory returns, as well as the year end closedown process.

Responsibilities

• Deliver financial support to maintained schools across Cumberland
• Act as direct contract for schools to support queries
• Review school returns, cash flow requests, budget reports, VAT, and process transactions
• Support on grant allocations & statutory returns
• Assist with the year end closedown process

Qualifications

• Fully qualified member of the Association of Accounting Technicians (or equivalent qualification) or at least 3 years accountancy experience
• Attention to detail
• Good communications skills
• A positive “can do” attitude
• Driven to grow and develop with the business to build a long-term career

Fundamentally 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.

Contact

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Sophie Scott by email at sophie.scott@cumberland.gov.uk

Application and Interview information

• Closing date: 28th September 2025
• Interview date: week commencing 6th October

Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.

Equal Opportunities and Adjustments

We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We’re a Disability Confident Leader and an Age Friendly Employer. If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. We’ll listen and try to accommodate your needs.

Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more: Our Staff Benefits • Candidate Support • About Cumberland Council