Scraptoft Parish Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer

Scraptoft Parish Council; Leicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Scraptoft Parish Council is seeking a permanent part-time Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer. The role involves managing council finances, attending meetings, and providing administrative support, contributing to the local community's development and initiatives. Ideal candidates will exhibit strong communication skills and financial management experience.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess proficiency in MS Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience in a similar role or knowledge of local council desirable.
• Completion or working towards CiLCA is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly council meetings including agenda preparation and minute-taking.
• Handle the Parish Council's finances and prepare monthly accounts.
• Manage the website and social media for news updates.

Skills

Oral and written communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Knowledge of Scribe financial software

Ability to work independently

Education

Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA)

Job description

Scraptoft Parish Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer

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Applications are invited for the position of Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer (RFO) toScraptoft Parish Council on a permanent basis.

This is a part-time position for 22.5 hours per week (variable) including attendance at monthly Parish Council meetings, normally held on the first Wednesday of each month, would be expected. The Parish Clerk would be based at Scraptoft Community Hub’s office.

The salary is£12.65 - £14.26 per hour depending on experience,plus expensesgenerally in accordance withNALC rates and conditions.

The Clerk provides administrative and clerical support to the council and, as the Responsible Financial Officer, will be required to manage the council finances.Duties will include:

·Managing the monthly meetings of the Council including preparing the Agenda, taking the minutes, monitoring actions and decisions.There may also be some attendance of meetings for sub-committees;

·Ensuring planning applications are considered, and submitting responses to the District Council;

·Managing the Parish Council’s finances, preparation of monthly accounts and reconciliation, payment of invoices, banking, end of year accounts, submission of accounts for external audit, VAT reclaim, preparing for budget review and precept;

·Dealing with a variety of correspondence and public notices;

·Managing the Parish Council’s website and social media- adding on news items and events.

Candidates must possess a high standard of oral and written communication skills, be proficient in Microsoft Office software (particularly Word, Excel and Outlook), have knowledge of Scribe financial software, be capable of working independently without supervision and have the ability to deal with a range of issues.Experience in a similar role or knowledge of local council would be an advantage but not essential. Completion or working towards Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA) is desirable.

Scraptoft is a growing village with a strong sense of community and supportive and friendly councillors. We have recently taken on Mount Woodland in the village, are about to start work on a community garden and are supporting the Steering Group to update the Neighbourhood Plan. This is an exciting time for our village and we are looking for an enthusiastic Clerk and RFO to be part of our future.

Please send an application letter and CV to Cllr Lee, [e-mail], by 30 May 2025.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

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