Finance & Project Support Officer – Loddon Town Council

Norfolk ALC; Chedgrave; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working pattern

Job summary

Loddon Town Council is seeking a Finance & Project Support Officer to handle day-to-day financial administration and support a range of Council projects and community initiatives. Working with the Responsible Financial Officer (RFO) and Town Clerk, duties include processing invoices, receipts and other financial transactions, and maintaining accurate records in the Council’s accounting software.

The role is 12 hours per week, office-based in Loddon, with a flexible pattern to be agreed.

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping or financial administration is advantageous.
• Training will be provided to support the role.
• Able to work independently and manage priorities within a small team.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices, receipts and other financial transactions.
• Enter and maintain accurate financial records using the Council’s accounting software.
• Assist with grant records, expenditure monitoring and other financial administration.
• Support projects with consultations, community engagement, updates, quotations and supplier liaison.
• Assist with grant applications, funding claims and project administration.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Financial administration

Organisational skills

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Finance & Project Support Officer – Loddon Town Council

12 hours per week | NJC SCP 3 |£13.28 per hour | £8,307.24 per annum

Are you organised, enthusiastic and confident working with figures? Are you communityminded, and would you enjoy a varied role in local governance?

Loddon Town Council is looking for a motivated individual with a keen eye for detail to join our small and friendly team as a Finance & Project Support Officer.

The primary focus of the role will be day-to-day financial administration, alongside supporting a range of Council projects and community initiatives. Working with the Responsible Financial Officer (RFO) and Town Clerk, duties will include:

• Processing invoices, receipts and other financial transactions.
• Entering and maintaining accurate financial records using the Council’s accounting software.
• Assisting with grant records, expenditure monitoring and other financial administration.
• Supporting Council projects by assisting with consultations, community engagement, preparing and sharing project updates, obtaining quotations, liaising with suppliers and contractors, and monitoring progress.
• Assisting with grant applications, funding claims and project administration.

You will have good organisational skills, attention to detail and confidence using computer systems. Previous bookkeeping or financial administration experience would be an advantage, but training will be provided. You should be able to work independently, manage priorities and enjoy being part of a small team.

Hours, salary and benefits

The post is for 12 hours per week, with a flexible working pattern to be agreed. Availability to work on Mondays would be particularly helpful. The role is office-based at the Town Council offices in Loddon.

Salary: NJC SCP 3, £13.28 per hour (£8,307.24 per annum, pro rata), based on the 2026/27 pay award. The post offers access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and nationally agreed employment terms and conditions.