Corporate Accountant

ACCA Careers; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCA Careers are recruiting a Corporate Accountant to join our finance team in Preston. Hybrid working with an office base in Preston. You will contribute to balance sheet reconciliation controls and the Net Asset Position, and work on the Statement of Accounts with external auditors.

The role focuses on technical accounting and statutory requirements for local authorities. CCAB qualification or substantial experience is essential, with strong communication to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Qualified CCAB or equivalent, or substantial accounting experience.
• Strong technical accounting skills and ability to produce financial accounts.
• Organised, analytical and able to interpret complex financial information.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to balance sheet reconciliation controls and accuracy of the Net Asset Position.
• Assist with the Statement of Accounts and liaise with external auditors.
• Apply technical accounting knowledge to statutory requirements for local authorities.

Skills

CCAB qualification

Financial accounting

Balance sheet

Stakeholder communication

Education

CCAB or equivalent

Job description

Salary £42,123 - £47,665 per annum | Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week | Preston/Hybrid

We are recruiting for a Corporate Accountant. Would you like to come and join our team contributing to our Council's highly successful finance team, working in a supportive and innovative environment. This role is Hybrid with an office base at Preston.

You will contribute to the balance sheet reconciliation controls, ensuring all balances accurately reflect the Net Asset Position of the Local Authority.

You'll also contribute to the Statement of Accounts working with the auditors during their external audit.

The role focuses on technical accounting skills and knowledge of the statutory requirement for local authorities.

About You

• You'll be a qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent/or have substantial experience as an accountant).
• Strong technical accounting skills and experience of contributing to producing financial accounts, notes and working paper is essential.
• You'll be organised, analytical, and able to interpret complex financial information and have a keen eye for detail.
• You'll work with other finance teams carrying out investigations for the control account work.
• You'll have great communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholder along with being a team player.

Closing Date: 13/11/2026