Accounting Technician - CMB2480e

Accounting Technician

Salary: £34,434 - £35,412

Hours: 37 hours per week

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.

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 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).

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 & 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 emailingResourcing@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

Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions

Closing date: 10th May 2026 Interview date:Week commencing 18th May 2026

If you experience any difficulties logging in to apply for this role, please contact the HR Systems team at HR.Systems@cumbria.gov.uk.

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.

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Post Specification

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