Accounting Technician
| Posting date: | 04 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £33,366 to £34,314 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 July 2025 |
| Location: | Kendal, Cumbria |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Westmorland and Furness council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | WMF3041e |
Summary
About this opportunity
We are looking for an Accounting Technician to provide support to Accountants and Finance Managers in providing flexible and professional financial services to support the management of the Council budget in accordance with the Council Plan.
The role is part of our finance business partnering teams and provides direct support to specific directorates within the Council. Responsibilities include supporting the monthly budget monitoring process, processing journals, responding to ad-hoc queries, preparing grant returns and supporting the year-end closedown process.
Who we are looking for…
You will need to be able to work accurately under pressure, working as part of a team but able to use your own initiative. You must be able to work to deadlines and prioritise your workload.
What can we offer you!
Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)
We are looking for an Accounting Technician to provide support to Accountants and Finance Managers in providing flexible and professional financial services to support the management of the Council budget in accordance with the Council Plan.
The role is part of our finance business partnering teams and provides direct support to specific directorates within the Council. Responsibilities include supporting the monthly budget monitoring process, processing journals, responding to ad-hoc queries, preparing grant returns and supporting the year-end closedown process.
Who we are looking for…
You will need to be able to work accurately under pressure, working as part of a team but able to use your own initiative. You must be able to work to deadlines and prioritise your workload.
What can we offer you!
Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)