CLOSED Finance Officer - Colne Town Council
15th of February, 2022
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Position sought: Finance Officer (25hrs a week over 4 days)
Salary: £16,750 - £18,437 per annum depending on experience.
Closing date and time for entries: 7th March 2022 at 11am
Interview date: W/C 14th March 2022
Commencement date: TBC – April/May 2022
Background
Colne Town Council has responsibility for delivery of Town Centre CCTV, Children’s Playgrounds, Multi Use Games Areas (MUGAs), Bus Shelters, Benches, Primet Community Centre, Colne Town Hall and Annex, 5 retail units and more recently, the Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival. All of this is on top of the management of an active and geographically dispersed Allotment portfolio and an already very active events programme, including the Colne Cycle Grand Prix, Seasonal Festivals, Markets and Hallowe’en events and occasional local markets.
The Post
Colne Town Council is looking for a Finance Officer to support the RFO in the management of the financial affairs of Colne Town Council.
Hours 25 per week over 4 days - Salary: £16,750 - £18,437 per annum depending on experience.
The FO will be responsible for the financial affairs of Colne Town Council and will support the Town Clerk & RFO in providing the Council with detailed financial guidance as to the availability of resources.
The successful applicant will be studying or have completed and passed an Accounting Course at level 2 or above, such as AAT or have at least 3 years’ experience of working in an accounting environment. They will be able to carry out all aspects of financial transaction processing up to the completion of annual accounts, will be highly literate and numerate, have good IT and presentational skills, and be able to communicate well with all types of audience. This role is politically restricted.
How to apply
Simply download the Job Description and Application form from our web site Jobs - Colne Town Council, complete the application form and submit it, with a cover sheet, no later than 11am on Monday 7th March 2022. C.V.’S will not be accepted.
Applications will be accepted in paper or electronic format.
If in electronic format they should be sent to g.langley@colnetowncouncil.org.uk
If you wish to have an informal discussion about this role, please contact Gina Langley on 01282 861888.
Please note that we expect a high volume of applicants for this post and your submission should ensure we are easily able to identify how you meet all the essential skills, otherwise you will not be considered for interview.
If additionally, you meet any of our “desirable” criteria, then please do include this.
Do not, at this stage, send Qualification Certificates or proof of identity.
Selection for Interview
We intend to shortlist and advise successful candidates they have been chosen for interview by 9th March 2022.