Cumbria and Accountancy
Accountancy jobs in Cumbria have always been testing roles. Historically focussed upon agriculture and jobs tied to the land the recent expansion of industry in the Lake District has altered this profile. Many accountancy and finance jobs are now available in Cumbria in such sectors manufacturing, electronics and retail arenas including major national and international employers.
Recent accountancy jobs have been available in Cumbria from accountancy practices and small to medium business’ looking for skilled finance professionals seeking work in the area. Many accountancy practices are keen to employ people that can build rapport with local firms and individuals.
Many clients do seek candidates for vacancies who are ACA or ACCA qualified but are also happy to recruit candidates for accountancy jobs in Cumbria who are qualified by experience and have the ability to operate in the finance world but the personal touch to build and maintain client relationships.
There has been an influx of firms to the Cumbria area frustrated with the high costs that recruiting in Manchester, Sheffield and other big cities have. This combined with reasonable office rents mean that good quality accountancy jobs in Cumbria are now available from Carlisle to Penrith to the South Lakes and Lancaster border.
We have been approached by many people who are frustrated with the long commute into major cities such as Sheffield and are now looking for finance jobs in Cumbria where they can achieve a good quality of life combined with a demanding accountancy job in Cumbria.
Personal factors also come into the equation when looking for a finance vacancy in Carlisle, Penrith or the Lake District. These can be schooling, safety, reasonable house prices and a good quality of life. When completing a days work at the new accounts job in Cumbria what better way to unwind than a beer or glass of wine by the shores of lake Windermere?