Job reference REQ00000020541 Date posted 06/11/2026 Application closing date 22/11/2026 Location Carlisle Salary £27,274 - £27,709 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank
Job description
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 [email protected]
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicantsas 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).
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
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 [email protected] . While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.
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