Accountant – Technical and Corporate Reporting

Wyre Council; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Lancashire is seeking an Accountant for Technical and Corporate Reporting to join their Financial Services Team. The role involves supporting the annual accounts closure process, overseeing collection fund accounting, and contributing to corporate reporting and financial management improvements. Candidates should ideally have knowledge of statutory financial reporting and local authority accounting. The position offers a hybrid working model with flexible arrangements.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Great work-life balance

Excellent employer pension contribution

Discounted gym membership

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Understanding of financial regulations and reporting requirements.
• Ability to support annual accounts closure process.
• Skills in corporate reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support the annual accounts closure process.
• Oversee collection fund accounting.
• Work on continuous improvement of financial management.

Skills

Knowledge of statutory financial reporting

Experience in local authority financial accounting

Job description

Overview

Ready for new challenge? Passionate about making a difference in your community? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Wyre Council Financial Services Team as an Accountant – Technical and Corporate Reporting.

In this role you will be a key member of the team, supporting the annual accounts closure process, overseeing the collection fund accounting, completing periodic corporate reporting, and working with the Financial Services Manager in the continuous improvement of financial management information and quality initiatives.

Requirements

Ideally you will have knowledge of statutory financial reporting requirements and financial regulations combined with experience of local authority financial accounting, although this is not essential.

Benefits

As an employer we offer a range of employee benefits including a minimum of 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 days subject to length of service (pro rota), great work life balance with flexible working arrangements, excellent employer pension contribution, free onsite parking, discounted gym membership, access to occupational health and development opportunities, and a supportive workplace culture that allows you to develop and grow.

Location and eligibility

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and live within (or prepared to relocate) to a commutable distance to Poulton-Le-Fylde. Hybrid working is available, with a minimum of 60% of your time expected to be office-based.

How to apply

For an informal discussion about this vacancy please contact Laura Thompson, Financial Services Manager on 01253 887367 or by email, [e-mail]. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so we encourage early submissions.

Closing date: 28 September 2025

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