Kimpton Parish Council - Vacancy for a Parish Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer

Name of recruiting organisation

Kimpton Parish Council 

Employed role/Volunteer role

Paid

Permanent role/Fixed term role

Permanent

Location:

Home Based. The Parish Council meets 9 times a year at the Village Hall. Attendance will be required at these meetings.

Salary:

£3600  per annum

Hours:

20 hours per month working from home. Working hours are flexible to suit the applicant, with the need to meet any specific deadlines as required.

Our council and the role:

Kimpton is a small parish on the edge of Andover and is made up of six councillors.

The role will involve managing the administration of Council meetings, management of Parish finances, dealing with correspondence and liaising councillors and contractors involved in the day to day running of the Council.

Duties will include:

Organising Parish Council meetings, including

    • preparing the agenda
    • taking the minutes
    • supporting councillors in any follow up actions
    • Managing Parish compliance with legal and financial obligations
    • Managing Parish correspondence
    • Managing Parish finances
    • Preparing Annual Accounts
    • Preparing the Annual Parish Budget
    • Arranging annual insurance for the Council
    • Liaising with Parish, Borough and County Councillors
    • Liaising with contractors

The ideal candidate will have/be:

The role requires an organised person with good communication skills. Experience of book-keeping and general IT knowledge will be required.

Previous experience of administration and/or financial roles would be useful.

Training will be provided, and the Council would support you towards gaining Certification in Local Council Administration.

What we offer you in return:

The role will provide the opportunity to support the development of the Parish, as well as your own skills and knowledge.

How to find out more details:

For further information, or if you have any questions, please contact the Parish Council by email kimptonhampshire@gmail.com

Closing date:

7th June 2024

How to apply:

To apply email send a copy of your CV and any other supporting information to kimptonhampshire@gmail.com