Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer
1 week ago
**Polstead Parish Council - Polstead, Suffolk**:
- **£13.06 per hour (approx. £5,433 per annum) In accordance with National Joint Council (NJC) salary rates, Spinal Column Point (SCP) 9**:
- **8 hours per week (approximately)**:
- **Permanent**:
- **Reference: 0493**
Polstead Parish Council are looking for a **Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer.**
**Your role**
- Being the Proper Officer responsible for ensuring the council is acting within current regulations
- Guiding councillors on legislation and compliance matters.
**Your responsibilities**
- Compiling and publishing Parish Council meeting agendas
- Regular attendance at monthly evening council meetings and occasional extra meetings if required. Meetings are held in Polstead Village Hall on the third Thursday of each month, or as the Council deem necessary. August and December meetings are held only if there are time-sensitive matters such as planning to discuss
- Minute taking and timely publication of those minutes
- Liaising with stakeholders such as District and County Councillors
- As the Responsible Financial Officer, being in charge of managing the administration of the council’s finances, including keeping all accounts, making regular bank reconciliations, completing VAT claims, preparing the council’s budget, year-end accounts, and audit paperwork.
**You will need**:
- excellent communication and numeracy skills
- an ability to work independently
- to be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products, in particular Word and Excel
- to have reliable internet access (essential).
Ideally, you should hold the **Certificate in Local Council Administration** (CiLCA) or be willing to commit towards achieving this qualification at the Parish Council’s expense.
**About us**
The Parish of Polstead is located in South Suffolk, some three miles from the town of Hadleigh and eight miles from Sudbury. The Parish comprises the village of Polstead and five hamlets. Rural in character, most of the Parish lies inside Dedham Vale National Landscape. The Parish has a population of about 820, and has an annual precept of approximately £28,000. The Parish Council currently consists of 7 Councillors.
**To find out more**:
**How to apply**:
If you are interested in joining us, we are keen to hear from you.
**Closing date: 26 March 2024.
