Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer

Suffolk Jobs Direct; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in England is seeking a part-time Parish Clerk to oversee daily administration and financial management. The role includes acting as the Proper Officer, preparing meeting documentation, and ensuring compliance with governance obligations. Candidates should have strong administrative and financial management skills, with the flexibility to work from home and attend meetings. This role offers a competitive salary and meaningful community impact.

Benefits

Flexible home-based working arrangements

Opportunity to influence local decision-making

Competitive salary aligned with NJC pay scales

Qualifications

• Excellent administrative, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of financial record keeping and basic accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the Council's Proper Officer.
• Preparing agendas and minutes for Council meetings.
• Managing correspondence with residents and organizations.
• Undertaking all financial duties including budgeting.
• Ensuring all Council policies are up to date.

Skills

Excellent administrative skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Strong IT competency

Knowledge of financial record keeping

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

• Brandeston Parish Council
• Address : Home Based with meetings held at Village Hall Brandeston Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 7AE
• Salary : 23656 - 32654 per annum (pro rata) in line with NJC Salary Scales
• Hours : 4 hours per week
• Contract : Maternity Cover. Fixed Term from 29 December 2025 up to 27 November 2026
• Reference : 0523

What is the main purpose of their role

As the Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer (RFO) you will be the Proper Officer of Brandeston Parish Council ensuring that the Councils decisions are carried out lawfully efficiently and in line with statutory requirements.

As RFO the role also oversees the proper administration of the Councils finances in accordance with legislation and good governance practices.

What will the job entail

You will manage the day-to-day administration of the Parish Council provide professional advice to councillors maintain accurate records support the democratic process through meeting preparation and ensure the effective financial management of the Council. The role is part-time home-based and includes attending scheduled Parish Council meetings in Brandeston.

Your responsibilities

• Acting as the Councils Proper Officer and ensuring full compliance with statutory and governance obligations.
• Preparing agendas reports and minutes for Parish Council meetings and implementing Council decisions.
• Providing professional advice on governance policy procedures and local council operations.
• Managing correspondence and maintaining effective communication with residents contractors authorities and partner organisations.
• Undertaking all financial duties including budgeting financial record keeping bank reconciliation payments receipts and preparation of year-end accounts for audit.
• Ensuring all Council policies procedures and statutory transparency requirements are up to date.
• Maintaining the Council website and ensuring the publication of agendas minutes and statutory documents.
• Acting as Data Protection Officer and ensuring GDPR compliance.

What you will need

Qualifications and main skills :

• Excellent administrative organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Strong IT competency including Microsoft Office and email systems.
• Knowledge of financial record keeping and basic accounting principles.
• A professional diplomatic approach when working with councillors residents and external organisations.

Essential criteria :

• Strong administrative and organisational experience.
• Competence in financial administration and record keeping.
• Ability to work independently from home and attend scheduled meetings.

Desirable :

• Previous experience as a Parish Clerk RFO or in local government administration.
• Knowledge of local council law powers and procedures.
• Familiarity with local government financial and audit processes.

About us

The Parish Council is a small committed local authority dedicated to serving the residents of Brandeston.

We take pride in maintaining transparent effective and community-focused governance. Working with us means supporting a proactive council that values professionalism collaboration and a positive working environment. As a small parish council we offer a friendly flexible and supportive setting where your contribution can truly make a difference to the local community.

Why choose Brandeston Parish Council

Working with our Council offers :

• Flexible home-based working arrangements.
• An opportunity to influence and support local decision-making.
• Competitive salary aligned with NJC pay scales and reflective of your experience and qualifications.
• A role that offers autonomy variety and meaningful community impact.

For more information

To find out more please contact the current Parish Clerk by emailing

How to apply

To apply please submit a Covering Letter outlining your suitability for the role along with your CV (Curiculium Vitae) by email to

Closing date : 1.00 pm 21 December 2025.

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Internal Audit,Financial Performance,Financial Goals,Financial Policies,Journal Entries,Accounting,General Ledger Accounts,Financial Statements,Financial Transactions,Financial Procedures,Annual Budget,Ensure Compliance,Powerpoint,CPA,Financial Management

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 23656 - 32654