Accountant – Technical and Corporate Reporting

Wyre Borough Council; Poulton-le-Fylde; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Poulton-le-Fylde is seeking an Accountant to join its Financial Services Team. The role involves supporting the annual accounts closure process and overseeing financial reporting. Ideal candidates should have knowledge of statutory reporting requirements. The position offers attractive employee benefits, flexible working arrangements, and development opportunities.

Benefits

Minimum of 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Excellent employer pension contribution

Free onsite parking

Discounted gym membership

Access to occupational health and development opportunities

Supportive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Knowledge of statutory financial reporting requirements is preferred.
• Experience in local authority financial accounting is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support the annual accounts closure process.
• Oversee the collection fund accounting.
• Complete periodic corporate reporting.
• Work on financial management information improvement.

Skills

Knowledge of statutory financial reporting requirements

Experience of local authority financial accounting

Job description

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 at Wyre Council 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.

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.

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.

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.

For an informal discussion about this vacancy please contact Laura Thompson, Financial Services Manager on 01253 887367 or by email, [e-mail]

Closing date:17 August 2025

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