CLERK AND RESPONSIBLE FINANCIAL OFFICER CANDIDATE

ABBOTTS ANN PARISH COUNCIL IS LOOKING FOR A SUITABLE CANDIDATE

FOR THE POST OF

CLERK AND RESPONSIBLE FINANCIAL OFFICER

The Parish Council is on the first tier of local government, with the purpose of maintaining and enhancing life in the village of Abbotts Ann.

The post is part-time, for 15 hours per week, working from home. Working hours are flexible, but you must be able to attend meetings a minimum of one evening per month. 

As Proper Officer for the Council, the Clerk manages council business, assisting and advising councillors in all aspects of local government administration and ensuring they comply with their legal and financial obligations.  The successful candidate will also be the Council’s Finance Officer (Responsible Financial Officer – RFO), managing all aspects of the Council’s finances.  Experience in local government is desirable but not essential.

Applicants should be computer-literate, experienced in the use of spread sheets and accounts, and have proven organisational and administrative skills.  They should hold, or be willing to study to achieve, the Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA).

Salary will be £11-£14 per hour, depending on experience.

Two references will be required.

For further details, please contact Mrs Amy Taylor (Locum Clerk) at clerk@abbottsann.com

Please apply in writing to the Chairman, as above, with C.V.

Applications close at 5.00 p.m. on 15^th September 2015

Interviews will take place on 18^th and 19^th September.