Local Council Finance for New Clerks

An introductory session is for new Clerks in their first few months of the role and is designed to give to them an overview of a council's year, along with a basic understanding of the Responsible Finance Officer role.

Topics include where to start, what's the Practitioner's Guide and how to use it, roles and responsibilities, budget setting and precept, what is financial control and risk management, The Annual Governance & Accountability Return and who and what does Internal and External Audit do.

Suitable Audience

This course is aimed at Clerks and Officers new to their role.

Benefits

By the end of the Local Council Finance for New Clerks, you will:

Better understand the council's duties regarding financial management.
Be aware of legislation and sources of guidance.
Be aware of how the council's accounts are prepared.
Recognise the importance of internal controls and risk managment.
Be aware of Internal and External Audit, how they fit with the completion of the AGAR process.
Recognise the importance of using the County Association and its resources.