Parish Council Clerk & Finance Officer

Lydiard Tregoze Parish Council; England; Vor Ort; GBP 25.000 - 38.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Lydiard Tregoze Parish Council is seeking a Clerk as its Proper Officer to manage statutory duties, financial records, and policy implementation for the Council’s activities.

The role includes preparing agendas/minutes, advising on policy, handling correspondence and invoicing, and representing the Council at meetings and in the community. CiLCA/FiLCA or willingness to achieve is preferred, with PSC training and development encouraged.

Qualifikationen

• Qualifications & Experience: Previous Parish Clerk experience or experience in a general administration role.
• Evidence of a commitment to continue professional development.
• Experience of preparing agenda and taking minutes.
• Holds the CiLCA or FiLCA qualification or willingness to achieve these qualifications in the future, should it become beneficial to the council.
• Finance: Proven experience of budget setting, financial control and VAT administration and bookkeeping qualifications.
• Knowledge and Expertise: Administration experience with an organised approach.
• Working knowledge of Parish Council practice and functions or willingness to learn.
• Working knowledge of Parish Councillors’ roles, duties and responsibilities or willingness to learn.
• Project Management experience.
• Information Technology: Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel) and updating the Parish Council website.
• Familiarity with Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
• Competencies: Ability to work independently or in a team, strong oral and written communication, and community engagement.
• Full driving licence.
• Meetings and Administration: Servicing committees, attending evening Council meetings.

Aufgaben

• To ensure statutory provisions governing the Council are observed.
• To monitor and balance the Council’s accounts and prepare records for audit and VAT.
• To ensure obligations for Risk Assessment are met.
• To prepare agendas for meetings and attend them, taking minutes for approval.
• To attend all Council and Committee meetings.
• To receive correspondence on behalf of the Council and issue notices as instructed.
• To receive and report on invoices and ensure payment is made.
• To study reports and data and prepare circulateable reports.
• To advise on practicability and effects of proposed courses of action.
• To monitor implemented policies and suggest modifications.
• To act as representative of the Council when required.
• To issue notices and prepare agendas and minutes for the Parish Meeting and implement decisions.
• To prepare press releases about Council activities.
• To attend training courses on Clerk/RFO duties.
• To work towards becoming a Qualified Clerk and pursue professional development.
• To attend relevant bodies’ conferences as required.

Kenntnisse

Parish administration

Budgeting

Office software

Communication skills

Teamwork

Project management

Ausbildung

CiLCA/FiLCA qualification

Parish Clerk experience

Professional development

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Parish website management

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Jobbeschreibung

Lydiard Tregoze Parish Council is seeking a Clerk as its Proper Officer to manage statutory duties, financial records, and policy implementation for the Council’s activities.

The role includes preparing agendas/minutes, advising on policy, handling correspondence and invoicing, and representing the Council at meetings and in the community. CiLCA/FiLCA or willingness to achieve is preferred, with PSC training and development encouraged.