Principal Work, Jobs in Accrington, Lan (with Salaries)

Town Clerk
Aspire Accounting & Tax Aid Ltd —Burnley
- £40,000.00 - £56,945.97 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- Presentation skills
- Organisational skills
Quick apply
10d
Learning Mentor
Ed for All —Rochdale
- £18,000 - £24,000 a year
- Full-time
- Maths
- Experience working with children
- Mentoring
- Free parking
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Care Co-ordinator for Home care (PART TIME/ FULL TIME)
Homecare Solutions ltd —Salford
- £14.25 - £16.00 an hour
- Temporary
- Care experience
- In-person
- Care plans
- Flexitime
- Referral programme
Quick apply
9d
0.6 Community Teacher - Horticulture (Band B)
East Lancashire Learning Group —Nelson
- Up to £21,856.80 a year
- Part-time
- Driving
- Travel
- Teaching
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Principal Geomorphologist
APEM —Manchester
- Remote
- AutoCAD
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
Principal Planner
North Yorkshire Council —Skipton
- £47,181 - £51,356 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- Supervising experience
- Mentoring
- Annual leave
- Work from home
4d
Assistant Producer, BBC Audio North
BBC —Salford
- £28,100 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- IT
1d
Politics Teacher
East Lancashire Learning Group —Nelson
- Up to £41,937 a year
- Part-time
- Travel
- Teaching
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Maths Lecturer
East Lancashire Learning Group —Accrington
- Up to £41,937 a year
- Part-time
- English
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
7d
Senior/Principal Training Instructor
MBDA —Bolton
- £40,000 - £49,000 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Relocation assistance
Principal Hydrologist
AECOM —Manchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Data analysis skills
- Master's degree
English Lecturer
East Lancashire Learning Group —Accrington
- Up to £41,937 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Commercial Waste Sales Administrator
Kenny Waste Management Ltd —Manchester
- Full-time
- Sales
- Administrative experience
- In-person
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
9d
Principal Category Manager
Sopra Steria —Manchester
- Up to £50,000 a year
- Management
- Project management
- Leadership
- Annual leave
Trainee Health and Safety CDM Consultant
The Health and Safety Partnership —Preston
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Electrical experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Construction experience
Quick apply
Head of QARA
Winncare —Bradford
- £55,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Project management
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
Quick apply
1d
Quantum & Cryptography Principal Sales Specialist, UK Public Sector
AWS EMEA SARL (UK Branch) —Manchester
- Full-time
- Sales
- AWS
- Presentation skills
Principal SAP Security Specialist
Co-op —Manchester
- £85,000 - £95,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- IT
- Leadership
- Employee discount
2d
Principal Consultant - Programme Advisory - North
AtkinsRéalis —Manchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Analysis skills
Environmental Advisor
M Group —Preston
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme

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Town Clerk

Aspire Accounting & Tax Aid Ltd
Burnley

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Job details

Part-time | Full-time
£40,000.00 - £56,945.97 a year
10 days ago

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Report writing
Procurement
Accounting software
Project management
Presentation skills
Organisational skills
Financial management
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Professional Job DescriptionSenior Town Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer (RFO)

Reference: TC00121

Employer: Aspire Accounting & Tax Aid Ltd

Location: North West England (Hybrid – Client Sites & Remote)

Salary: £35,000 – £46,000 (Dependent upon qualifications and experience)

Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)

Contract: Permanent

About Aspire

Aspire Accounting & Tax Aid Ltd provides specialist governance, finance and compliance services throughout England.

Our mission is to help councils achieve the highest standards of governance, transparency, financial stewardship and statutory compliance through outsourced professional support.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Town Clerk who will become part of our Local Government Services Division, providing dedicated support to multiple Town and Parish Councils across the North West.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a modern professional services organisation whilst supporting local democracy and public service delivery.

The Role

Reporting to the Director, the successful candidate will act as the Proper Officer and Responsible Financial Officer (RFO) for assigned Town and Parish Councils.

The role combines strategic leadership, governance expertise, financial management and operational administration to ensure councils operate effectively, transparently and in full compliance with all statutory obligations.

The successful applicant will become the principal adviser to elected Members and will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of governance, accountability and financial stewardship.

Key ResponsibilitiesGovernance

Act as Proper Officer under the Local Government Act.

Provide professional advice to Councillors on:

Local Government legislation
Standing Orders
Financial Regulations
Code of Conduct
Governance
Risk Management
Procurement
Decision making

Ensure statutory duties are discharged efficiently and lawfully.

Maintain governance documentation including:

Standing Orders
Financial Regulations
Asset Registers
Risk Registers
Policies
Annual Reports

Administer Council meetings including:

Agendas
Reports
Minutes
Committee administration
Public consultation
Decision tracking

Financial Management (Responsible Financial Officer)

Act as Responsible Financial Officer in accordance with the Accounts and Audit Regulations.

Responsibilities include:

Budget preparation
Medium-term financial planning
Cash flow forecasting
Banking
Investments
Financial reporting
VAT administration
Internal controls
Asset accounting
Reserves management
Monthly management accounts
Annual Accounts
AGAR preparation
External Audit liaison
Internal Audit coordination

Ensure robust stewardship of public funds at all times.

Strategic Leadership

Support elected Members in developing the Council's strategic vision.

Lead projects involving:

Community initiatives
Capital investment
Grant funding
Asset management
Service improvements
Climate initiatives
Economic development

Develop business plans and performance monitoring systems.

Drive continuous improvement across council operations.

Operational Management

Manage day-to-day council administration.

Oversee:

Staff management
Contracts
Procurement
Health & Safety
Facilities
Cemeteries
Parks
Community buildings
Allotments
Events
Public Realm services (where applicable)

Ensure compliance with all legislative requirements.

Democratic Services

Provide impartial professional advice to elected Members.

Support:

Full Council
Committees
Working Groups
Annual Meetings
Extraordinary Meetings

Produce:

Reports
Minutes
Legal notices
Consultation responses
Policy documents

Stakeholder Engagement

Develop effective relationships with:

Councillors
Residents
Principal Authorities
Government Agencies
Contractors
Community Organisations
External Auditors
Internal Auditors
Professional Advisers

Represent the Council professionally at external meetings.

Compliance

Ensure compliance with:

Local Government Act
Accounts & Audit Regulations
Freedom of Information Act
Data Protection Legislation
GDPR
Transparency Code
Employment Law
Procurement Regulations
Health & Safety
Equality Act

Person SpecificationEssential

Previous experience as a Town Clerk or Parish Clerk.
Strong understanding of local government legislation.
Experience acting as Responsible Financial Officer.
Budget management experience.
Excellent report-writing skills.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Ability to provide impartial professional advice.
Excellent organisational skills.
Experience working with elected Members.
Ability to manage confidential information.
Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

CILCA Qualified.
SLCC Membership.
FiLCA.
Higher Certificate in Local Council Administration.
Experience with Rialtas Omega or Scribe accounting software.
Knowledge of procurement legislation.
Experience securing grant funding.
Project management experience.

Pay: £40,000.00-£56,945.97 per year

Work Location: In person

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