Finance Officer; RFO - Denmead Parish Council

Responsible Finance Officer (RFO) - Denmead Parish Council Denmead Parish Council Employed role Permanent role

Location:

Denmead Parish Council Office
-Ashling Pavilion

15 Hours week

• Setting up payment of all Invoices.
• 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.
• Liasing 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 AAT experience ideally Level 4 but a minimum of Level 3 having worked in a previous financial role and be familiar with financial management

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.

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

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