Remote Parish Clerk — Admin, Compliance & Finance

Hampshire ALC; Test Valley; Hybrid; GBP 6,000 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

CiLCA training support

Job summary

Charlton Parish Council, based in the Test Valley, is seeking a part-time Parish Clerk to support the council from home with monthly meetings held in the local Church Room. The role covers legal compliance, admin, payroll, and financial duties essential to council operations.

The ideal candidate will have strong organisation, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. CiLCA is preferred or a commitment to achieve it within two years, with training offered by the council.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and administrative skills with monthly financial reporting using Excel.
• Understanding of local government processes and relevant legislation.
• Willingness to achieve CiLCA within two years; training provided if needed.

Responsibilities

• Legal compliance with local government regulations and financial management.
• Administrative support: correspondence, records, agendas, minutes, public communication.
• Administering finances, budgets, and auditable records.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Data management

Education

CiLCA (Certificate in Local Council Administration)

Relevant admin qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Accounts/Payroll software

Website CMS

Job description

Charlton Parish Council, based in the Test Valley, is seeking a part-time Parish Clerk to support the council from home with monthly meetings held in the local Church Room. The role covers legal compliance, admin, payroll, and financial duties essential to council operations.

The ideal candidate will have strong organisation, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. CiLCA is preferred or a commitment to achieve it within two years, with training offered by the council.