Corporate Accountant (Hybrid Working)

Are you a qualified accountant looking for an opportunity to influence strategic decision-making and help shape the future of local government services? Join Cumberland Council as a Corporate Accountant and play a key role in delivering high-quality financial advice, technical accounting expertise and strategic financial planning across the organisation.

Working in a leadership role within the Corporate Finance Team, you will ensures financial systems and accounting information is robust and lead on financial and accounting controls and reconciliations, providing technical support and guidance across the Council, producing core elements in the annual Statement of Accounts and ensuring timely submission of statutory returns.

You will work closely with service managers, senior leaders and external partners to ensure financial considerations are at the heart of decision-making and that resources are used effectively to deliver the best outcomes for our communities.

This is a varied and rewarding role for a proactive finance professional who enjoys solving complex challenges, driving continuous improvement and influencing change. In return, you'll be part of a forward-thinking finance team that plays a critical role in supporting the Council’s ambitions and delivering value for money across a large and diverse organisation.

This role is offered on a permanent basis. The office location is the Civic Centre, Carlisle; however, hybrid working arrangements are available.

To find out more about the role and the flexibility and benefits of working for Cumberland Council, please click the APPLY button now.