Alpheton Parish Council
Vacancy Details: Parish Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer
Hours: 6 hours per week
Salary: To be agreed dependent on qualification and experience and in accordance with National Joint Council for Local Government Services pay scales.
Application: By CV and covering letter providing evidence of relevant skills and experience to: alphetonpcclerk@gmail.com
The Clerk is the Proper Officer of the Council and working from home is responsible for:
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Preparing Agendas in consultation with the Chairman
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Recording and minuting meetings
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Attendance at Parish Council meetings normally held at 7pm at Alpheton Village Hall
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Every second month i.e. February, April, August, October, December, and the Annual Parish Council Meeting and Annual Parish Meeting in May.
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(Owing to current circumstances our meetings are held via video conferencing on Zoom)
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Have good organisational, numeracy, communication and IT skills
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Data Protection awareness, maintaining confidentiality of information in an objective and professional manner
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Ensuring Planning Applications are considered and responses are submitted to Babergh District Council by return deadlines
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Keeping Financial records, budget setting and monitoring
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Payment of Invoices, maintaining bank account
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Budget Review and Precept
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End of year accounts, Annual Return and submitting Audit
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VAT reclaim
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Training will be available from Suffolk Association Of Local Councils
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Any other duties assigned by the Council
Closing Date: 14th February 2021
Interview Date: Proposed dates w/c 1st March 2021 (dependent on current Covid-19 regulations interviews may be held via video conferencing on Zoom)