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

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 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.

Who we’re looking for

• 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
• Someone who is driven, who would like 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.

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 Sophie Scott by email at sophie.scott@cumberland.gov.uk

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
• Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces

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. Find out more.

Diversity, Inclusion & AdjustmentsWe’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 Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen, and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs. 

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.

Please read the supporting information:

• Post Specification

Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:

• Our Staff Benefits
• Candidate Support
• About Cumberland Council