SWINFORD PARISH COUNCIL CLERK TO THE COUNCIL/RESPONSIBLE FINANCIAL OFFICER PERSON SPECIFICATION Factor Essential Desirable Experience/Qualification Good organisational and administrative experience in a Previous experience of working for local authority structured environment. or similar body. Proven experience of formal Committee work, agenda Experience of dealing with the public and preparation and minute taking. working on own initiative. Bookkeeping experience. Experience of Committee work. Level 2 or 3 literacy and numeracy Experience of financial forward planning education/training/experience which demonstrates high literacy and numeracy skills. Financial experience in a structured environment. Proven sound budget preparation, management and financial control systems experience. Working knowledge of accounts and payroll systems and procedures and computer packages. Experience of website maintenance. Knowledge Knowledge of budget setting, monitoring processes, controls Knowledge of local government system and and financial management reports. procedures. Knowledge of the governance and legal framework in which the Council operates. Knowledge of local area. Knowledge of payroll, PAYE systems and VAT. Qualities and Attitudes Self-reliant and self-motivated with the drive, determination Proven ability and enthusiasm to adapt to and initiative to achieve results. change. Flexible, pro-active and “hands on” approach to tasks. Enthusiasm and innovative qualities.
SWINFORD PARISH COUNCIL CLERK TO THE COUNCIL/RESPONSIBLE FINANCIAL OFFICER PERSON SPECIFICATION Factor Essential Desirable Experience/Qualification Good organisational and administrative experience in a structured environment. Proven experience of formal Committee work, agenda preparation and minute taking. Bookkeeping experience. Level 2 or 3 literacy and numeracy education/training/experience which demonstrates high literacy and numeracy skills. Financial experience in a structured environment. Proven sound budget preparation, management and financial control systems experience. Working knowledge of accounts and payroll systems and procedures and computer packages. Experience of website maintenance. Previous experience of working for local authority or similar body. Experience of dealing with the public and working on own initiative. Experience of Committee work. Experience of financial forward planning Knowledge Knowledge of budget setting, monitoring processes, controls and financial management reports. Knowledge of local government system and procedures. Knowledge of the governance and legal framework in which the Council operates. Knowledge of local area. Knowledge of payroll, PAYE systems and VAT. Qualities and Attitudes Self-reliant and self-motivated with the drive, determination and initiative to achieve results. Flexible, pro-active and “hands on” approach to tasks. Proven ability and enthusiasm to adapt to change. Enthusiasm and innovative qualities.
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