FINANCIAL OFFICER

New Job Today; Tavistock; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tavistock Town Council is seeking an experienced Financial Officer to join our finance team. The role covers Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, Cashbook, Payroll and month-end reporting, contributing to robust financial management for the Council.

The position is a full-time role, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a salary in the £27,709–£29,542 range and a closing date of 23 October 2026. Applications are invited from qualified accounts professionals seeking a varied local government role.

Qualifications

• Experienced accounts professional with skills in financial functions such as ledgers, payroll and month end reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, Cashbook, Payroll and month end reporting.

Job description

TAVISTOCK TOWN COUNCIL

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

FINANCIAL OFFICER

£ 27,709 - £29,542

The weekly working hours are 37 hours, Monday to Friday.

Due to an internal promotion we are now looking for an experienced accounts professional looking for a varied role, whilst making a difference to our community. If you enjoy the challenge of all aspects of financial functions within an organisation, including Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, Cashbook, Payroll and month end reporting, we would love to hear from you.

Closing date 4pm on Friday 23rd October 2026