Accountant | Schools Finance

Preston - UK

Yearly Salary: £ 40777 - 46142

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Salary Per annum Permanent Full Time 37 hours per week Preston

Join us as an Accountant in the Schools Finance Team contributing to the management of our team and supporting schools across Lancashire to effectively manage their finances.

In this role you will:

Deliver financial support services to schools across Lancashire.
Manage a team of Finance Officers ensuring high quality performance and effective delivery of services to customers.
Contribute to service developments.
Deliver training to internal and external stakeholders.

About you:

Youll be qualified to degree or professional qualification level in a relevant subject and/or have significant vocational experience at a demonstrably professional level.
Youll have great communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders.
Youll have the ability to be assertive and decisive whilst remaining approachable and professional.

If you would like to discuss the role further please contact Emma Briscoe

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

Closing Date: 09/12/2025

Why join us

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

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

A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and optional Additional Voluntary Contributions.
A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave which rises 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.

You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.

Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

Job Description & Person Specification

DescriptionSalary Per annum Permanent Full Time 37 hours per week PrestonJoin us as an Accountant in the Schools Finance Team contributing to the management of our team and supporting schools across Lancashire to effectively manage their finances.In this role you will:Deliver financial support ser...