Exciting Opportunity: Responsible Financial Officer Role at West Swindon Parish Council
Are you a detail-orientated, self-motivated professional with a passion for financial precision and accuracy? Do you thrive on bringing order to complexity and enjoy being at the heart of a community-focused organisation? If so, we want to hear from you.
We’re looking for a RFO/Deputy Clerk to join our small friendly team. Whether you’re already working as a Parish Clerk, Deputy Clerk, or in a skilled finance position, this could be your next role.
Why This Role?
1. Shape the Community: Play a lead role in shaping our budget setting, risk management, audit and problem solving to maintain services that matter to local residents.
2. Finance Lead: If you’re a finance enthusiast, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a real impact. As the RFO you must demonstrate accuracy, attention to detail, understanding of financial processes and ability to take a lead to steer the Council’s financial and operational success.
3. Flexibility for You: While the role could be full-time, we offer negotiable hours to suit your lifestyle with the option for flexible working from home as suited to the demands of the role.
Benefits You’ll Love:
* Free On-Site Parking – Enjoy convenient access to work.
* Local Government Pension Scheme – Secure your financial future while making a difference today. The employer’s contribution is a generous 19.7%.
* Generous Holiday Allowance – Strike the perfect balance between work and life with 28 days leave plus bank holidays.
How to Apply:
To apply, please contact us for an application pack, read the job description and submit a CV detailing relevant experience. Your CV must be accompanied with a covering letter that outlines:
1. Why you are applying
2. Details of how you have worked in a comparable role
3. What difference your specified skills will make to this organisation?
You’ll need to provide two work or training-based references, which we will contact prior to confirming your employment. Applications that submit a CV without a covering letter will not be considered.
Want to Learn More?
Ask for an information pack on our website www.westswindon-pc.gov.uk/news or via email – work@westswindon-pc.gov.uk or 01793 299399.
CLOSING DATE: We will operate an open recruitment and will interview shortlisted candidates as and when they apply. Submit CVs and covering letter to work@westswindon-pc.gov.uk.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £34,314.00-£45,718.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Education:
* A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
* Financial management: 3 years (preferred)
* Administrative experience: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
* English (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: RFO/DC
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