Part Time Parish Clerk and Financial Officer

  Vacancy for a Part Time Parish Clerk and Finance Officer

Council:  Croscombe Parish Council
County:  Somerset

Salary:  Scale LC1-2, on a permanent Contract ( pro rata)
Part Time:  7-8 hours a week (some evening work required)

Croscombe Parish Council invites applications for the position of Parish Clerk and Financial Officer.

Croscombe Parish Council is a pro-active council serving a population of over 500 with a part time clerk/financial officer and seven Parish Councillors.

The position will be based at the Clerk’s home and he/she must be able to supply some office storage facilities, which will be paid for in addition to the salary payment.

Skills with a computer is essential , preferably Microsoft Word ,Mail and Excel

Major Responsibilities to include:

·         Dealing with correspondence, and emails on a daily basis, and forwarding to Councillors as appropriate.   

·         Maintaining paper and computer records.. 

·         Preparing accounts, dealing with invoices, payments ,PAYE and banking as needed..

·         Preparing Agendas and taking MInutes at regular monthly meetings, producing drafts for approval

·         Looking at best value for contracts with a view to cost saving. Maintaining Asset Register and monitoring and inspecting assets on a regular basis.

·         Keeping up to date with current planning and financial regulations and being prepared to offer advice if required.

Applicants with appropriate qualifications are preferred.

For further information or for an informal discussion about the role, contact Parish Clerk Richard Ashworth initially by email  croscombe1@tiscali.co.uk

Applications in  writing by the closing date of 14^th May 2017
Croscombe Parish Council is an equal opportunities employer.  Entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme may be appropriate.