Assistant Corporate Accountant | Full Time | Preston

Salary £32,062 - £36,363 per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Corporate Finance | Preston

Lancashire County Council is offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated, experienced, and highly organised Assistant Corporate Accountant to join our dedicated finance team.

Reporting to the Corporate Accountant, you’ll be part of a skilled team providing high-quality financial information and advice to Lancashire County Developments Ltd, the council’s wholly owned company. 

We’re looking for a candidate who thrives under pressure and can meet tight deadlines with confidence. Ideally, you’ll be AAT qualified (or equivalent) and possess strong IT skills, especially in Microsoft Excel. 

You should have:

• Proven experience in a financial environment
• Experience of performing financial reconciliations across complex systems
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both internal and external stakeholders

In addition to supporting Lancashire County Developments Ltd, you may also contribute to the wider accountancy function, offering variety and scope for professional growth.

Key requirements:

The successful candidate will:

• be AAT qualified (or equivalent) or qualified by experience within a large organisation
• be innovative and pro-active, with a focus on continuous improvement
• possess strong financial accounting skills, including balance sheet and control account reconciliations
• have experience in the preparation of billing information for clients
• be confident in budget monitoring and financial reporting
• demonstrate excellent time management and interpersonal skills
• be proficient in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to navigate and work effectively with accounting systems

Closing Date:               12/10/2025                                                    Interview date: w/c 27/10/2025

If you want to discuss the role in more detail please contact Sylvia Allcock (sylvia.allcock@lancashire.gov.uk) or Jacqueline White (jacqueline.white@lancashire.gov.uk).

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

Why join us? 

By joining Lancashire County Council, you can shape the career path that is right for you, with opportunities to gain personal and professional qualifications, coaching, and mentoring. Lancashire County Council truly is the place where you can have the career you've always wanted. 

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

• A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions. 
• A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave, which increases 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. 
• Access to fantastic development and career opportunities. 

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.

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