Kingsclere Parish Council - Responsible Financial Officer

Kingsclere Parish Council

Employed role

Fixed term role

12 Months 

Hybrid Working at Kingsclere Parish Council Office and Home.

Our office is in the centre of Kingsclere, with free Parish Council owned parking within 2 minutes' walk.

Salary:

£17 - £19 per hr based on experience

Hours:

8 per week – some evening meetings (Mondays normally)  Office Day usually Monday to also coincide with a meeting. Hours can be split though over a couple of days

Our council and the role:

The Council (KPC) has 9 seats and Full Council schedules 10 meetings per year, we also hold various committee meetings throughout the year including a minimum of 4 Finance Meetings, KPC manage 58 allotment plots, 2 cemeteries and maintains about 14 acres of land within the parish. The village also has a Neighbourhood Plan, and parts sit within a Conservation Area. Kingsclere is a large village in northern Hampshire adjacent to the border with Berkshire.  It is located near to Watership Down the setting of Richard Adams' 1972 novel of the same name. The Parish benefits from a long-established friendly village culture with many local organisations and volunteer groups. As our Financial Officer, you'll work closely with the Clerk to the Council and the Councillors to oversee and manage the Council’s finances effectively, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and proper practices.

Duties will include:

  • Manage and monitor the Council’s finances, including budgeting, reporting, and financial control.
  • Ensure compliance with statutory financial regulations.
  • Coordinate the preparation, compliance and completion of documentation for internal and external audits.
  • Ensure Council liabilities are met in a timely manner regarding PAYE, VAT and Pensions
  • Maintain accurate records and report on the Council’s expenditure and income in accordance with proper practices.
  • Reconcile and balance Council accounts regularly.

Full List of Duties contained within Job Description

    The ideal candidate will have/be:

    • Experience in management of finances, budgeting, and planning for an organisation or business
    • Skilled in producing comprehensive, well-written reports
    • Ability to manage varied and changing work priorities
    • Experience in processing financial data and analysis of, with supporting wide variety of skills.
    • Proven experience in budget monitoring
    • Experienced in Microsoft 365
    • Proven organisational, administrative
    • Flexible and adaptable approach to work duties
    • Ability to work diligently from home or office
    • Ability to work unsociable hours (e.g. evening meetings)
    • Trustworthy and able to handle confidential matters
    • Self-motivated 
    • Experience with AdvantEDGE Finance Software an advantage, support / training will be provided.

    Full Person Specification contained within the Job Description

    What we offer you in return:

    • A friendly, supportive working environment
    • A Nest Pension Scheme
    • The opportunity to be part of a team
    • Free parking
    • Ongoing help, guidance, and professional support
    • Hybrid working

    How to find out more details:

    Either:

    Contact the Clerk for Full Job Description and Person Specification

    clerk@kingsclere-pc.gov.uk

    OR

    Go onto our website www.kingsclere-pc.gov.uk

    Closing date:

    30th January 2026

    How to apply:

    Please send CV and Covering Letter to clerk@kingsclere-pc.gov.uk