Opportunities

Wateringbury Parish Council is seeking to appoint an innovative proactive Responsible Financial Officer to support the Clerk and Councillors in achieving their aims and aspirations for the Council.

Contracted to 5 hours a week, and working from home, the RFO will have responsibility for ensuring that the instructions of the Council are carried out and will work actively with the Clerk accordingly.

The successful candidate will support a Parish Council of 9 councillors and Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have relevant experience or local government experience – a commitment to public service, be motivated, community focused and possess sound communication and organisational skills.

Candidates must have a strong knowledge in the Accounting Package Scribe and, ideally, experience of the Scribe Cemetery Package too.

Duties for this home-based appointment include keeping financial records, submit claims for reimbursement of VAT, preparing accounts, the annual budget and preparing records for audit purposes.

Occasionally, you will be required to attend evening Parish Council Meetings.

Please forward a CV, along with a covering letter explaining suitability for the role to [email protected] and use the same email address, should you have any questions about the role.