Brinton and Sharrington Parish Council is seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to take on the role of Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer.
The position which is home based involves working on average 5 hours a week which will be subject to a degree of flexibility in meeting the needs of the Council. The clerk is required to attend Parish Council meetings which are held 6 times a year with the occasional extraordinary meeting as required.
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Organising and attending council meetings, preparing agendas, and writing minutes
- Implementing and maintaining the Parish Council website
- Maintaining/updating files, policies and documents
- Implementing the Council’s decision
- Attending to all correspondence including letters and emails
- Distributing relevant information to Councillors
- Act as the responsible Financial Officer, manage and report on the Parish Council’s finances, including HMRC PAYE, annual budget preparation, payment of invoices, reclaiming VAT and prepare the accounts for annual audit
- Preparing end of year accounts liaising with both internal and external auditors
- Apply, monitor and report on any grants/funding which is applied for
- Acting as the Data Protection Officer for the Parish Council
- Monitoring planning applications and circulating to the Council
- Liaising with District and County Councillors
- Advising the Council
It is preferred that the successful candidate is CILCA qualified but experience or transferable skills will be considered. Good IT, interpersonal and organisational skills are also required. The salary will be paid in line with NALC guidelines and according to experience.
Written applications stating work experience and the qualities and skills you would bring to this role are welcomed by emailing : clerk@brintonandsharringtonparishcouncil-pc.gov.uk
