Job Description

Denmead Parish Council Vacancy for RFO (Responsible Financial Officer)

Due to expanded responsibilities of the Financial Department, Denmead Parish Council wish to employ a RFO to enable their current RFO to step down to Finance Assistant.

Applicants will ideally have local Government or Council experience, but whilst desirable it is not essential.

Salary:

36,805 prorated 14,921 per annum @ 15 hours per week

There is provision to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

Hours:

15 hours per week until successful completion of the 3-month probationary period then increasing to 20 hours per week. Initially working at least 10 hours per week with the current RFO but hours can be worked flexibly following completion of the 3-month probationary period in agreement with the Parish Clerk.

Duties will include:

The RFO will prepare and maintain the accounts and other financial records of the Council in accordance with all statutory accounting and audit requirements. They will also be responsible for the following:

Setting up payment of all Invoices.

Processing Grant Applications.

Preparing the Annual Budget for consideration by the Council in consultation with the Clerk.

Ensuring that the internal financial management systems of controls are in place.

Preparation of monthly Financial Statements for the Full Council & FA&P Meetings.

Maintaining the Asset Register by keeping it up to date and ensuring adequate Insurance is in place for Council activities, land, buildings, contents and vehicles.

Submit quarterly VAT Returns using digital online.

Ensuring Bank Mandates are kept up to date.

Submitting the Payroll analysis monthly to Council's Payroll provider and processing the Reports and Journal.

Completing Starter & Leaver forms and the annual Pension statement for LGPS.

Liaising with the Internal Auditor for their audit once per annum.

Completing Year End including submitting the AGAR (Annual Governance Accounting Return) with relevant supporting documentation.

Undertake responsibility to invest Council's funds in Fixed Term Bond Accounts

The ideal candidate will have:

The ideal candidate will have AAT experience ideally Level 4 but a minimum of Level 3 having worked in a previous financial role and be familiar with financial management. The Council uses 'SAGE' software and so experience with this software package is desirable but not essential.

What we offer you in return:

Full training will be given with a detailed handover from the current RFO. There will also be opportunities to attend training as and when there are relevant courses.

Closing date:

Friday 31st October 2025

How to apply:

Covering letter and CV to parishclerk@denmead-pc.gov.uk

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Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 14,921.00 per year

Expected hours: 15 per week

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person