Job description
Job reference REQ00000020462 Date posted 14/10/2026 Application closing date 30/10/2026 Location CARLISLE Salary £27,274.00 - £27,709.00 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank
Job Title: Finance Administrator – Income and Banking
Salary: £27,274 to £27,709
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Carlisle
Contract: Fixed term (12-months)
About this opportunity
Join our friendly and proactive Income and Banking Team and play a key role in supporting the Council’s financial operations.
In this position, you'll help ensure income is accurately recorded and allocated, provide valuable financial information to support budgeting and decision-making, and work closely with both internal services and external stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong attention to detail and a collaborative approach to develop their finance experience while contributing to the delivery of essential council services.
This role is available on a fixed-term basis.
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 Debbie Small by email at debbie.small@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
- Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).
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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Finance Administrator Income & Banking - CMB2719e in Carlisle employer: The Cumbria County Council
Westmorland and Furness Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises compassion and community. Employees benefit from flexible part-time hours, competitive pay, and opportunities for personal and professional growth within the residential care sector, all while making a meaningful impact in the lives of residents in the picturesque setting of Kirkby Stephen.
Contact Details:
The Cumbria County Council Recruitment Team
