Parish Clerk /Responsible financial Officer Vacancy Stainland and District Parish Council

Stainland and District Parish Council are seeking a Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer for the semi-rural Parish in on the outskirts of Halifax.

The Clerk will be the Responsible Financial Officer and responsible for all financial records of the Council and the careful administration of its finances.

  • Clerk and RFO
  • £15.84 -£17.29 per hour (SCP 18-23 on the National Association of Local Council pay scales)
  • 10-12 hours per week (home/hybrid working) some flexible hours available.
  • Permanent

Skills and Qualifications

A certificate in Local Council Administration CiLCAis desirable – training to achieve this is available.

Experience of working in local government, office administration, finance, use of accounting packages and Microsoft 365

Duties:

  • Publishing meeting agendas and background information
  • Regular attendance at 1 evening meeting a month but occasionally extra when required
  • Minute taking
  • Responding to correspondence and emails
  • Guiding councillors in legislation
  • Finance and preparation for yearly audit.

How to apply

Please apply using the application form on the Parish Council’s website

www. sdpc.uk where you can also find a full job description and person specification or you can contact the Chair of the council on 07535 958609.

Please do not apply with a CV.

Closing date: Monday 10th March