Responsible Financial Officer

Jobsgopublic; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government body is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join their team as a Responsible Finance Officer. The role involves managing Council finances, ensuring compliance with legal and financial regulations, and supporting the administrative functions of the Council with a workload of 15 hours per week over 3 to 4 days. Candidates should have experience in financial management, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and be proficient in MS Office 365.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial management.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands.
• Strong IT skills including MS Office 365.

Responsibilities

• Manage Council finances while ensuring legal compliance.
• Ensure compliance with Financial Regulations.
• Act as the Responsible Finance Officer.

Skills

Financial management

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Tools

MS Office 365

Job description

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Windlesham Parish Council is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed
individual to join a small team supporting a large Parish Council.

The post holder will provide:

• Day to day management of Council finances adhering to the statements of
recommended practice and accounting codes of practice, whilst ensuring legal
compliance.

• Be responsible for ensuring that the Parish Council complies with the Financial
Regulations as approved from time to time by councillors.

• Act as the Parish Council’s “Responsible Finance Officer” (RFO) described in
the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2003, section 2(2)(a) as: “the person who,
by virtue of section 151 of the Local Government Act 1972, is responsible for the
administration of the financial affairs of a relevant body or, if no person is so
responsible, the person who is responsible for keeping the accounts of such a
body”.

In addition, they will work as part of the team, supporting the Clerk and Assistant Clerk
with the overall administrative function of the Council.


The Council is looking for an individual with proven experience in financial management
and the ability to prioritise competing demands. The successful candidate will have
excellent organisational and inter-personal skills, be willing to learn, and be able to
demonstrate strong IT skills, including MS Office 365.

The role is 15 hours per week to be worked over 3 - 4 days.

Closing date for applications: 18th September 2025

Interview date(s): Monday, 6th October 2025.