Wyre is a great place to live, work, invest and visit. Located on the Lancashire coast, with Preston, Blackpool and the Lake District nearby, the borough of Wyre is an area of great contrasts and includes urban areas, seaside resorts, traditional market towns and picturesque villages. We are a unique council, where ambition and progressive ways of working continue to push boundaries. Our vision is clear, ‘Wyre is a place where everyone can prosper’ and across the council our staff strive to achieve this for businesses and residents within the borough.

A borough full of opportunity, we are currently recruiting a Corporate Accountant to play a critical role in delivering a professional finance service across the council.

You will assist in a range of activities including preparation of the council’s revenue budgets, regular budget monitoring reporting and production of the council’s statutory accounts. You will have responsibility for grants, taxation and the collection fund.

You will bring fresh ideas and a modern approach to continuously improve the finance service provision and work collaboratively across the organisation to support new projects and initiatives.

You will be AAT qualified with experience of working in a finance environment.  You will have previous involvement in budget preparation and monitoring and the closure of accounts processes.

In return we can offer you a salary up to £41,511, 24 days annual leave (rising to 29 days subject to length of service) in addition to public holidays, great work life balance with flexible working arrangements, employer pension contribution, free onsite parking, discounted gym membership, access to occupational health and wellbeing services, training and development opportunities and a supportive workplace culture that allows you to develop and grow.

To apply online and for more information about this vacancy, please visit our website www.wyre.gov.uk or contact Laura Thompson, Financial Services Manager on 01253 887367 or Clare James, Director of Finance and Governance on 01253 887308.

Closing Date: 9 February 2025

How to apply

A career in local government can be very rewarding, offering a variety of roles and opportunities for personal and professional development.

Wyre Council offers this development through many of its career paths.

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