Principal Accountant – Schools

Lake Champlain Chamber

Principal Accountant managing a team within Financial Management at Lancashire County Council. Involved in strategic decision making and financial reporting across schools in Lancashire.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timePreston • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLead💰 £55,612 - £60,147 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Financial Management, with a strong ability to advise on financial challenges and prioritize resource allocation effectively. Proven track record in reporting findings to senior management and external boards while fostering strong interpersonal relationships.

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Financial ManagementReporting FindingsInterpersonal SkillsResource AllocationAdvisory Experience

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Hard Skills

AccountingFinancial AnalysisBudgetingFinancial ReportingResource Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsEffective CommunicationTeam LeadershipRelationship Building

Industry Keywords

Financial ChallengesService AreasLancashire SchoolsSenior ManagementExternal Boards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

manage a team of experts within Financial Management at Lancashire County Council
tackle financial challenges and provide practical advice to service areas and Lancashire Schools
report findings and details to senior management and external boards
advise and work with the service to prioritise financial needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

outstanding Accountant with an abundance of experience and knowledge in finance
ability to report findings to Heads of Service, Directors and External Boards
strong interpersonal skills to build last relationships with seniors and teams
effective prioritisation in resource allocation

Benefits

Comp & perks

up to 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays
2 additional days at Christmas
20 additional days that can be purchased
generous Local Government pension with shared AVC's
benefits package including dog care to day care, holidays at home or abroad, long service awards, Medicash, support groups, cycle to work schemes and eye tests