Person Specification for the role of Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer
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Essential |
Desirable |
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Education |
Good general education with a minimum of 5 GCSEs to include Maths and English Grade C and above or equivalent |
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Skills & Knowledge |
Ability to create and manage own workload in the light of competing and changing priorities and organisational challenges Advising, supporting and constructive communication with elected members Excellent IT skills including the ability to use a wide range of office software, including all facets of Microsoft Office and IT accounting packages sand website maintenance Proven experience of PAYE, budget setting, financial accounts and control and VAT Flexible team player with good interpersonal skills Excellent analytical and organisational skills Excellent communication skills both written and oral |
Previous Parish/Town Clerk experience
Working knowledge and understanding of parish Council practice and functions
Working knowledge of procedures, roles, duties and responsibilities of Councillors
Administration and bookkeeping qualifications |
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Personal Qualities |
Ability to deal with a wide range of people in an impartial, diplomatic and professional manner Flexibility of approach, open to innovative and creative ways of working Ability to work alone and as a member of a team Methodical and thorough approach to tasks Ability to anticipate problems and find solutions with a positive attitude Confident and able to deal with pressure |
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Other |
Ability to attend evening meetings and work weekends if necessary Willingness to attend training to enhance the role of Parish Clerk |
Completion of, or working towards, the Certificate in Local Council Administration or other recognised related qualification(s) |