Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer

Brompton Town Council; Brompton; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government council in Brompton is seeking a highly motivated individual for the part-time position of Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer. The role involves advising the Council, managing correspondence and accounts, and ensuring proper financial reporting. Flexibility is offered with mainly home-based work, and training will be provided for local government administration. A starting salary depends on qualifications and experience, ranging from £35,422 to £39,152 pro rata.

Benefits

New IT equipment

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience in administration is an advantage.
• Training in local government administration will be provided if needed.

Responsibilities

• Act as advisor to the Council.
• Learn relevant legislation and prepare agenda and minutes.
• Handle correspondence, filing, and accounts.
• Complete annual accounts and manage VAT reclaim.
• Administer the Council’s Cemetery and maintain burial records.

Skills

Relevant administration experience

Knowledge of local government legislation

Communication skills

Job description

Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer

Brompton Town Council

Brompton Town Council seeks a highly motivated person for the post of Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer.

Part‑time 6.5 hours per week. Working mainly from home; flexible except for attendance at meetings.

Salary in accordance with Local Government Services (NJC) pay scales. Service points 24 to 28 (£35,422 to £39,152 per annum pro rata).

Starting salary dependent upon experience and qualifications.

New IT equipment and Microsoft software will be purchased for use. You will need to store files at home and be available to attend a monthly evening meeting, except for August.

Duties include acting as advisor to the Council, learning relevant legislation, preparing agenda and minutes, answering all correspondence, filing and accounts, and being the Responsible Financial Officer: completing annual accounts, returns, and reclaiming VAT.

Duties also include administration of the Council’s Cemetery, maintenance of burial records and liaising with Funeral Directors.

Prior relevant administration experience is an advantage; training in all aspects of local government administration will be provided if required.

To apply, email your CV and a covering letter, outlining your suitability for the role to Brompton Town Council by clicking "Fast Apply".