Vacancy for clerk and responsible financial officer

Cullingworth Village Council Vacancy for Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer Cullingworth Village Council is an active Council that seeks a highly motivated, enthusiastic person to take on the post of Clerk to the Council and Responsible Financial Officer (RFO). The post is part time, 10 hours per week. Working mainly from home, the hours of work are flexible except for attendance at Village Council meetings and certain external meetings you will be required to attend. Salary will be based on the National Association of Local Councils pay scale and is dependent upon qualifications and experience. Must be IT literate and be conversant with accounting in collating payments, preparing budgets and working with the internal and external auditor. Computer equipment is supplied. Must be able to store Council equipment and files securely at home and be available to attend Council meetings in the evening of the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm. Duties will include acting as advisor to the council, preparation of documents for meetings, minute taking, and compilation of correspondence, filing and accounts in addition to being the RFO to the council. This list is not exhaustive and the applicant would be required to carry out other additional ad hoc duties. Prior relevant experience an advantage but training in all aspects of local government administration will be provided. Starting date to allow for briefing, handover and transport of materials from our current Clerk. The application form, job specification and person specification are available from the Clerk. Please click "Apply" to get in touch.