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RECRUITMENT OF FINANCE/ADMIN OFFICER

Closing date for Applications: 17.00 on Monday 28^th March 2022

Pontesbury Parish Council has a vacancy for a Finance/Admin Officer, to join the council team as soon as possible.

Pontesbury Parish is comprised of the thriving, large village of Pontesbury (7 miles from the county town of Shrewsbury) and various smaller villages/settlements within the rural surrounding area. The parish council serves a population of approximately 4000. There are 15 councillors covering 5 wards.

The post holder will:

• Carry out the day-to-day financial activities associated with payments, invoicing and banking in accordance with Financial Regulations and using Scribe accounting software
• Prepare associated reports for council and audit purposes
• Manage newsletter subscriptions
• Assist the Clerks with other financial matters

We are looking for a highly motivated, methodical and enthusiastic individual with sound financial management, administrative, communication and organisational skills who is able to be flexible in their approach and able to meet deadlines.

The salary is based on 10 hours per week. The Salary will be calculated according to the NJC rates dependent upon qualifications and/or experience but will be within SCP 18-20 (£24,982 - £25,991 pro-rata for 10 hours).

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 5^th April 2022 with a view to start as soon as possible. 

Please click on the link below for an application pack.  For further information,  email clerk@pontesburypc.org.uk or call Parish Clerk on 01691 661157.  

Previous applicants need not apply.