Accountant | Schools Finance

Lancashire County Council; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Preston is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage financial support for schools across Lancashire. The successful candidate will manage a team, ensuring high-quality service delivery and contribute to service developments. This permanent, full-time role comes with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including a generous holiday entitlement and pension scheme.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Staff discount scheme with UK retailers

Qualifications

• Qualified to degree level or professional qualification in a relevant subject or significant vocational experience.
• Strong communication skills to build effective relationships.
• Ability to be assertive and decisive while remaining approachable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver financial support services to schools across Lancashire.
• Manage a team of Finance Officers for effective service delivery.
• Contribute to service developments and training delivery.

Skills

Communication skills

Team management

Financial support services

Education

Degree or professional qualification in a relevant subject

Job description

Job Description

Salary £40,777-£46,142 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:

• You’ll be qualified to degree or professional qualification level in a relevant subject and/or have significant vocational experience at a demonstrably professional level.
• You’ll have great communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders.
• You’ll 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 - [e-mail].

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 you’ve 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.