Description | Salary £43,421-£48,474 Per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Senior Accountant | International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship Can you create innovative strategies with the aim of future proofing the Council's financial stability? Join Lancashire County Council's Resilience and Strategy Team where you will ensure that we can continue to make Lancashire the best place to live for years to come. As the Senior Accountant, you will: Collaborate with senior stakeholders to develop innovative strategies to tackle financial challenges and decreasing resources. Scan the horizon and research government projections to understand their impact on the council and make recommendations based on medium to long-term financial forecasts. Network with colleagues in local authorities, locally and nationally, gaining knowledge and insight needed to formulate a robust funding model underpinning our £1.1bn budget and medium term financial strategy Oversee our new graduate scheme, mentoring the next generation of finance professionals Manage a small team of finance professionals, providing guidance and support to deliver high performance. This is a challenging and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You'll get to push your limits professionally and the best part is that you'll get to see your recommendations in action allowing services to make the changes they want to happen. About you: Qualified Accountant (CCAB or equivalent) and/or substantial experience in a senior finance role. A strategic, solutions-focused approach to local government finance. Resilient with the ability to make difficult decisions when required. Great communications skills with the ability to explain complex financial information. Analytical with ability to work with large data set to make insightful, evidence based recommendations. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of Lancashire County Council. If you want to discuss the role in more detail please contact Alison Burns, Principal Accountant on 01772 533115. We encourage you to apply for this role as soon as possible as we may close the role early if we receive sufficient applicants. Benefits: A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and hybrid working. A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave which rises 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. Training and development opportunities – consideration given to gaining professional qualifications 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. We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications. Job Description & Person Specification