Senior Manager – Accountancy (Deputy Section 151 Officer)

Salary: £62,719 - £65,009

Job Ref: RE477e

Group Audit Manager – Cumbria Internal Audit Shared Service

Salary: £50,660 - £52,966

Job Ref: RE478e



Location: CARLISLE usually based at the Courts.

Cumbria is looking for two dynamic people who will lead and inspire the Accountancy and the Internal Audit (Shared Services) within Finance.

Reporting directly to the Assistant Director (Finance) who is the Council's Statutory Chief Finance Officer, you will play a central role in helping the Finance Team to respond to a rapidly changing environment in local government.

Your accountancy/audit qualifications will be supported by a practical understanding of public sector accounting/audit best practice. You will be a natural leader, politically aware and be capable of building relationships and driving forward change at every level both within and outside the council.

Appointment to this post is subject to Vetting Checks.

Please indicate which position you are applying for by quoting relevant reference number.

For more information and to apply on-line please visit this link or contact (01228) 223480.

We are committed to diversity and equality of opportunity. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will be interviewed.

Our Investor in People status covers all county council departments. Schools are evaluated on an individual basis. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of submitting your application please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

Closing date for both posts 7 January 2013. Interview date: 25 January 2013.