Clerk & Financial Officer

Position: Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer
# Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer## Job Introduction We are seeking to appoint an innovative, forward thinking and pro-active Parish Clerk & Responsible Finance Officer ( RFO ) that will lead the Council in its key aspirations and targets. We are a relatively small Parish with 5 councillors, rising to 7 in April 2027 with a precept just above £100,000.Applicants

must have demonstrable experience, a track record of achievement and astrong commitment to public service. They should be highly motivated, community focused and possess good communication, IT ( Microsoft Word & Excel ) and organizational skills. We do not have a cemetery to manage and although we have allotments, we do not manage them. This makes the job much simpler.

Applicants ideally should reside locally or within a short commuting distance of the parish and be willing to engage in the community.
** If you would like to discuss the role further, you can email: clerk@a
**** Send your CV to: clerk@a
**** Final date to receive applications:
Friday 13th March 2026**### Main Responsibility As the Proper Officer of the Council, the Clerk is under a statutory duty to timely carry out the general functions of the Council, including advising Councillors, preparation of meeting papers, preparation of minutes, delivery of projects, posting notices in Council notice-boards and attendance at events.
** If you would like to discuss the role further, you can email: clerk@a
**** Send your CV to: clerk@a
**** Final date to receive applications:
Friday 13th March 2026**###

The Ideal Candidate A sound knowledge of local government law and procedures is desirable. The Certificate in Local Council Administration (CILCA) is preferred, or a willingness to attain this qualification within a reasonable timeframe from the start of employment.

The RFO has ultimate responsibility for all financial record keeping, reporting to Councillors, monitoring spending against budgets, preparation of reports, VAT, online banking and the administration of the Council’s finances.

Working hours are flexible and home based. Attendance at monthly council meetings held in the evenings ( 7:30 – 9:30 pm ) is required. We require the clerk to check for incoming emails at least 3 times, Mon-Fri, on separate days, for urgent & important messages.
** If you would like to discuss the role further, you can email: clerk@a
**** Send your CV to: clerk@a
**** Final date to receive applications:
Friday 13th March 2026**### Attached documents|  Open Street Map  contributors### Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer
* ** Salary
* * SCP 24-28 ( £35,412 to £39,152 pro-rata ) depending on experience
* ** Frequency
* * Annual
* ** Job Reference
** mkc/TP/238/1955
* ** Contract Type
** Permanent
* ** Working Hours
** 12 - 14 hours per week
* ** Closing Date
** 13 March, 2026
* ** Job Category
** Administration
* ** Business Unit
** Manager to Confirm
* ** Location
* * The Parish comprises Two Mile Ash, Wymbush and Kiln Farm, United Kingdom
* ** Interview Date(s)
** N/A
* ** Posted on
** 23 February, 2026### Spread the word### Jobs in the same category
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