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The Financial Services team exists to ensure the Council is able to effectively secure, deploy and manage its resources in pursuit of its ambitious goals, such as its sector-leading Carbon Zero programme.&nbsp; We are currently seeking applications from enthusiastic and committed individuals who would be responsible for providing a wide range of financial and systems administration support.&nbsp; You must be able to demonstrate a high degree of financial technical accounting ability, whilst also possessing excellent communication and strong financial management skills.&nbsp;
As a key member of the Accountancy Team, your primary purpose will be to support the Principal Accountant help deliver the statutory financial duties of the Council. You will be responsible for a range of financial and accountancy activities including the preparation of budgets in support of the corporate financial planning process. You will support the closure of accounts process, liaise with the auditors and ensure the statutory accounts are completed on time.
The position is challenging and will require strong financial analysis skills and input into reporting for various stakeholders, including senior managers and Heads of Service. Post holders must be CCAB-qualified accountants or have significant experience in a local government finance environment.
This post will require a hybrid approach to working, with attendance at onsite and online meetings, bookable workspaces and working from home.&nbsp; Meetings may be in Lancaster, Morecambe or elsewhere in the District and County. &nbsp;Your assumed place of work will be Lancaster City Centre.
The post is permanent, working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.&nbsp; &nbsp;This is a full time post, however, we would also welcome applications from applicants who would like to work part-time.
Flexible working friendly – we offer hybrid working, a generous flexi-time scheme, and opportunity to work with your team to establish working hours to enable you to maximise your work-life balance.&nbsp;
About You
You will identify with our organisational values of Pride, Ownership, Working Together and Ambition.
Our Benefits
Lancaster is a great place to work, as well as being part of something special you will also benefit from:
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<li>Generous annual leave allowance</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>A range of employee benefits including discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, the opportunity to purchase extra time off, as well as discounts on days out, activities and retail.</li>
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Lancaster City Council has unanimously declared a climate emergency and will therefore work towards reducing carbon emissions to net-zero by 2030. As part of this role, you will be expected to participate and work towards reducing both carbon emissions and the impacts of climate change.
We are an Investor in People, Forces Friendly employer, and an Armed Forces Covenant committed organisation. We welcome applications from defence reserves and other members of our armed forces community. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all parts of our community.
At Lancaster City Council we aim to have a diverse workforce that is representative of the district that we serve and provide a working environment where each employee feels able to bring their whole self to work. We welcome applications from all sections of our community and provide several supportive and inclusive workplace networks and safe spaces for employees to feel connected. Our workplace wellbeing strategy drives our commitment to staff wellbeing initiatives and ensuring that our organisation is a great place to work for all.
We are a disability confident committed employer.
Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to update all applicants individually. If you do not receive a response from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, then your application will have unfortunately been unsuccessful in progressing to interview.
Interview date: TBC&nbsp;

Lancaster City Council

Accountant

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Would you like an opportunity to work in an exciting and challenging role within the Public Sector?
Lancaster City Council are currently recruiting for a&nbsp;Charges and Leasehold Officer for our Council Housing Department. You will provide essential administrative support to the department, dealing with customer queries and undertaking a range of administrative duties relating to Leasehold Service Charges, issuing invoices for re-chargeable repairs and various sundry debts.
Hours: Monday - Friday, 18.5 hours per week (Condensed hours to be determined). This role is permanent.
This role involves working in a fast-paced environment and for this reason, you will be expected to be flexible in line with the needs of the business, as the role may vary from day to day. A professional and confidential approach is always required, and strong communication skills are essential. Essential Skills Required:
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<li>PC Literate, fully competent with Outlook, Excel, and Microsoft packages</li>
<li>Experience with Leasehold Service Charges.</li>
<li>Experience in working in an administrative role.</li>
<li>Excellent organisational and communication skills.</li>
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This is a hybrid role but office attendance at Lancaster Town Hall will be required. Full equipment will be provided.
Interviews for these roles will be at Lancaster Town, Dalton Square Lancaster LA1 1PJ.
For further information please contact Ella Hewitt, Income Manager on 01524 582472.
About You
You will identify with our organisational values of Pride, Ownership, Working Together and Ambition.
Our Benefits
Lancaster is a great place to work, as well as being part of something special you will also benefit from:
<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>A range of employee benefits including discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, the opportunity to purchase extra time off, as well as discounts on days out, activities and retail.</li>
</ul>
Lancaster City Council has unanimously declared a climate emergency and will therefore work towards reducing carbon emissions to net-zero by 2030. As part of this role, you will be expected to participate and work towards reducing both carbon emissions and the impacts of climate change.
We are an Investor in People, Forces Friendly employer, and an Armed Forces Covenant committed organisation. We welcome applications from defence reserves and other members of our armed forces community. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all parts of our community.
At Lancaster City Council we aim to have a diverse workforce that is representative of the district that we serve and provide a working environment where each employee feels able to bring their whole self to work. We welcome applications from all sections of our community and provide several supportive and inclusive workplace networks and safe spaces for employees to feel connected. Our workplace wellbeing strategy drives our commitment to staff wellbeing initiatives and ensuring that our organisation is a great place to work for all.
We are a disability confident committed employer.
Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to update all applicants individually. If you do not receive a response from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, then your application will have unfortunately been unsuccessful in progressing to interview.
Interview date: Wednesday 24 September 2025

Charges and Leasehold Officer

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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.
To apply for one of our vacancies, click on ‘apply online’ to begin your application



ACCOUNTANT – TECHNICAL AND CORPORATE REPORTING
37 HOURS PER WEEK
GRADE 9 £39,862 - £42,839 
Ready for new challenge?&nbsp;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.&nbsp;
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.
Hybrid working is available, with a minimum of 60% of your time expected to be office-based.
For an informal discussion about this vacancy please contact Laura Thompson, Financial Services Manager on 01253 887367 or by email, <a href="mailto:laura.thompson@wyre.gov.uk" target="_blank">laura.thompson@wyre.gov.uk</a>
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so we encourage early submissions.
Closing date: 28 September 2025

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