Financial Administrator – Vacancy

Tavistock; Tavistock; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Tavistock Town Council is seeking a skilled Financial Administrator to support its financial, payroll, accounting, and administrative functions from Tavistock, Devon.

The successful candidate will contribute to budgeting, supplier payments, and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with council procedures.

Deadline for applications is 12 noon on Monday 20 April 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial control and accounting.
• Knowledge of payroll, and administrative procedures in local government is preferred.
• Strong numeracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of financial, payroll, accounting and administrative functions for the Council.
• Assist with budgeting, supplier payments, and financial reporting.

Job description

The Council offers excellent terms and conditions of service, a generous Local Government Pension Scheme and training opportunities for the right candidate.

FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR

Are you an experienced accounts professional seeking to develop your career and make a difference to our community? The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the delivery of the Council’s financial, payroll, accounting and administrative functions.

Tavistock Town Council Offices, Drake Road, Tavistock, Devon PL19 0AU or phone [phone]

Deadline for completed Application Forms is 12 noon Monday 20th April 2026