Thatcham Town Council - Finance Manager & Responsible Financial Officer (RFO)
Thatcham Town Council
Employed
Permanent role
Thatcham Town Council Offices on Brownsfield Road, Thatcham
Salary: Pay scale 29-32, (£39,862 - £42,839) pro rata
Hours: 25 hours per week, with occasional evening work.
Our council and the role:
The Finance Manager is responsible for the financial management of the Town Council and is fundamental in ensuring the Town Council’s sound financial operation and compliance with the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 and the Transparency Act 2015, together with the Town Council’s own Financial Regulations.
Duties will include:
The Finance Manager will manage all aspects of the Town Council’s financial administration in accordance with current legislation and the Town Council’s Financial Regulations; including, but not limited to:
· budget setting, monitoring and forecasting
· month-end and year-end
· VAT returns
· bank reconciliations
· journals
· internal and external audit
· authorising expenditure
· transparency
· asset register
· insurance
· purchase ledger, sales ledger
Financial Management
Efficiently manage and monitor the Town Council’s finances and advise the Council on a financial strategy that will meet its financial and policy objectives.
Committee Management and Administration
Attend meetings of the Finance & General Purposes Committee and facilitate meetings of the Investment Working Party; prepare agendas and reports prior to meetings, produce Minutes and take up matters arising from the meetings.
Legal Matters
Ensure all financial activities of the Town Council meet all statutory regulations etc. Ensure all decisions taken by the Finance and General Purposes Committee, and associated Working Parties, are legal.
Staff
Responsible for the line management of the Finance Officer.
Policy
Support and assist the Town Clerk to: · Review and make recommendations for amendment of Council policies and procedures · Monitor implementation of adopted policies and procedures
Turnfields Recreation Ground Charity
Clerk to Trustees of Turnfields Charity, preparing annual accounts of the Turnfields Recreation Ground Charity and, once approved, submit to the Charity Commission
Events
As part of the team, assist with Town Council Civic and Community events whenever possible.
The ideal candidate will have/be:
We are seeking an experienced and qualified Finance Manager & Responsible Financial Officer to ensure the Town Council’s sound financial operation and compliance.
The successful applicant should be a qualified and experienced accountant, who is motivated, organised and committed to overseeing the effective and efficient financial operation of Thatcham Town Council.
What we offer you in return:
Company Pension, Free Parking
How to find out more details and apply:
Send your CV and cover letter to town.clerk@thatchamtowncouncil.gov.uk
Closing date:
24th January but may close earlier