Ropsley and District Parish Council has a vacancy for a Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer for our group of five villages based in rural South Kesteven near Grantham. The position is home based.
Duties will include:
- Servicing meetings of the parish council, including agendas, minutes and providing advice to Councillors.
- Managing the Council’s administration and services and responding to enquiries and correspondence on behalf of the Council.
- Managing the Council’s finances, including budget monitoring, budget preparation, bank reconciliations, internal and external audit and raising and payment of invoices
- The ideal candidate would either have previous experience as a parish clerk or a background in administration and finance and be willing to undertake the training required for the role.
We are looking for someone who is:
- An experienced administrator with excellent IT skills
- Highly numerate with experience of financial administration
- An excellent communicator, including the confidence to speak at public meetings
- Able to respond to members of the public with tact and sensitivity
- Able to work with minimal direct supervision, as the role is home based apart from attendance at meetings
Closing date: 23rd June 2023
For further details and how to apply for this post please email - Councillor Michael Ward ward2565@gmail.com
Our Website - https://ropsley.parish.lincolnshire.gov.uk/
Ropsley and District Parish Council will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
