Job Description

ACCOUNTANT - TECHNICAL AND CORPORATE REPORTING
37 HOURS PER WEEK
GRADE 9 38,626 - 41,511
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, laura.thompson@wyre.gov.uk
Closing date: 17 August 2025