Finance Lead - Pension Fund Accounts

Organisation: Lancashire County Council

Location: County Hall, Preston (Hybrid - minimum 3 days per week on-site)

Contract Type: Interim / Contract

Rate: Please submit CV with required rate

Lancashire County Council is seeking a qualified Finance Lead to lead on the preparation of the 2025/26 Statement of Accounts for the Lancashire Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Pension Fund.

This is a senior technical role requiring strong experience in local authority financial statements and the ability to work confidently within a public sector accounting framework. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring statutory compliance and high-quality financial reporting in line with professional standards.

• Lead the development and production of the 2025/26 Pension Fund financial statements
• Ensure full compliance with CIPFA standards and the Code of Practice on Local Authority Accounting in the UK (2025/26)
• Manage the end-to-end process for the LGPS Pension Fund Statement of Accounts
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external auditors as required
• Provide technical accounting expertise and guidance throughout the closure of accounts process

• Fully qualified accountant (e.g. CCAB or equivalent)
• Essential: Previous experience leading on local authority financial statements
• Desirable: Experience preparing or leading pension fund accounts
• Strong knowledge of public sector accounting standards and CIPFA requirements

• Hybrid working available
• Mandatory on-site attendance at County Hall, Preston at least 3 days per week
• Candidates must clearly state their required daily or hourly rate on their CV or in submission notes