Senior Accountant | Growth, Environment and Transport | Preston | Full Time

Salary 46142 - 51357 per annum Permanent Full Time 37 hours per week County Hall Preston

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Join us as a Senior Accountant in the Financial Management Team and contribute to the financial health and stability of our council while advancing your career in a supportive and innovative environment. As the Senior Accountant you will act as the Strategic Business Partner to our Growth Environment and Transport Directorate ensuring that service budgets align with Councils wider strategic objectives.

As the Senior Accountant you will:

• Monitor and report on service budgets and collaborate with Senior Stakeholders and Directors to balance the needs of the Services budget with the financial aims of the council.
• Develop innovative strategies to tackle financial challenges and decreasing resources. Youll be involved in crucial decision making and will need to ensure your advice is heard.
• Manage a small team of finance professionals providing guidance and support to deliver high performance.
• Be part of the management team of the Financial Management service and be involved in developing and shaping future service delivery in addition to influencing and making decisions across the finance service.

About you:

• Youll be a qualified Accountant (CCAB or equivalent) and/or substantial experience in a senior finance role.
• Youll take strategic solutions-focused approach to local government finance.
• Youll have great communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships with your stakeholders. Youll need to explain complex financial information and have difficult conversations when needed.

This fantastic opportunity will allow you to see the positive impact of your recommendations on the services delivered in Lancashire. If youd like to discuss the role further please reach out to Andy Woodcock Principal Accountant at

Closing Date: 5^th October 2025

Interview date:14^th October 2025 subject to change

Application review is ongoing so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this exciting opportunity.

Why join us

By joining Lancashire County Council you can shape the career path that is right for you with opportunities to gain personal and professional qualifications coaching and mentoring. Lancashire County Council truly is the place where you can have the career youve always wanted.

In return for your passion and expertise we offer a generous benefits package which includes:

• A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
• A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave which increases with length of service. You will also be entitled to 8 Bank Holidays 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays and have the option to buy additional leave each year.
• Our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup allowing you to access discounts with a range of UK retailers saving on everything from weekly food shops to white goods and cars.
• Access to fantastic development and career opportunities.

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