Parish Clerk & Finance Officer (RFO) – Remote & Part-Time

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

Job summary

A local parish council is seeking a dedicated Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer to ensure the council’s decisions are lawfully executed and oversee financial management. The role is home-based, part-time with 4 hours per week, offering flexibility with administration, governance, and financial duties. Candidates should possess strong administrative skills, financial understanding, and the ability to work independently. A competitive salary is provided, aligned with NJC pay scales.

Benefits

Flexible, home-based working arrangements

An opportunity to influence local decision-making

Competitive salary aligned with NJC pay scales

Autonomy and meaningful community impact

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Acting as the Council’s 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 and financial record keeping.

Skills

Excellent administrative skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Strong IT competency

Knowledge of financial record keeping

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email systems

Job description

A local parish council is seeking a dedicated Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer to ensure the council’s decisions are lawfully executed and oversee financial management. The role is home-based, part-time with 4 hours per week, offering flexibility with administration, governance, and financial duties. Candidates should possess strong administrative skills, financial understanding, and the ability to work independently. A competitive salary is provided, aligned with NJC pay scales.