Accounting Technician - CMB2480e

Accounting Technician

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: £34,434 - £35,412

Location: Parkhouse Building, Carlisle, CA3 8QG

Contract: Fixed Term until 31st March 2027

About this opportunity

We are looking to recruit an Accounting Technician to join our Schools Finance team within the Finance Service. The team plays a key role in supporting maintained schools by providing high‑quality technical, operational and strategic financial advice. This enables maintained schools across Cumberland to manage their budgets effectively, make informed decisions and deliver a high quality of education for our children and young people.

As an Accounting Technician, you will support Principal Accountants and Accountants in delivering a professional, flexible financial service that supports the effective management of a maintained schools budget and ensuring all spend is aligned to the grant conditions of the Dedicated Schools Grant Schools Block.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide financial management information to support budget setting, budget monitoring and the closure of accounts
• Maintain the general ledger, including posting journals and virements, in line with Financial Regulations and schemes of delegation
• Support schools to manage their budgets effectively
• Produce financial reports and information to support decision‑making by the local authority, school leadership teams and governing bodies.
• Support the development and use of IT solutions to improve and standardise financial management processes
• Work flexibly within the Children and Family Wellbeing Finance Team, supporting different elements of the service as required

About You

You will have a strong understanding of financial management and accounting processes, with good attention to detail and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to non‑finance colleagues. You will be adaptable, collaborative and committed to providing high‑quality financial support across the organisation.

An accounting qualification (such as AAT or equivalent) or sufficient relevant experience and experience of working with financial systems, budgets and ledger maintenance are essential.

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.

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.

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

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