Corporate Accounting Manager | Full Time | Preston

Preston - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Salary 55612 - 60147 Permanent Full Time 37 hours per week County Hall Preston

Join us as a Corporate Accounting Manager contributing to our councils highly successful finance team advancing your career in a supportive and innovative environment. The main objective of the role is to manage the production of the councils annual Statement of Accounts. This is a key role with a strong focus on technical accounting skills and knowledge of the statutory requirements for local authority accounting.

About you:

Youll be a qualified Accountant (CCAB or equivalent) and/or have substantial experience in a senior finance role.
Youll take a strategic solutions-focused approach;
Have strong technical accounting skills and experience of producing local authority financial accounts;
Be organised with excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex financial information;
Have a keen eye for detail and a demonstrable record of delivery in a similar post; and
Youll have great communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

This is a hybrid role meaning that attendance at council offices will be required to meet business needs however full homeworking will be considered for exceptional candidates.

Closing Date:23rd November 2025

If youd like to discuss the role further please reach out to Khadija Saeed Head of Corporate Finance at

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.

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.

Job Description & Person Specification

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DescriptionSalary 55612 - 60147 Permanent Full Time 37 hours per week County Hall PrestonJoin us as a Corporate Accounting Manager contributing to our councils highly successful finance team advancing your career in a supportive and innovative environment. The main objective of the role is to mana...