Finance Lead – Pension Fund Accounts

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

The Role 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.

Key Responsibilities 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 Required Experience 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 Working Arrangements 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