Community service officer Work, Jobs in Accrington (with Salaries)

Town Clerk
Aspire Accounting & Tax Aid Ltd —Burnley
- £35,000.00 - £46,945.97 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- Presentation skills
- Organisational skills
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6d
Community Health and Wellbeing Officer - Harm Reduction
Blackburn Rovers Community Trust —Blackburn
- £30,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Maintenance
- First Aid Certification
- No degree
- Free parking
- Store discount
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SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER
Lancashire County Council —Clayton le Moors
- £46,142 - £51,356 a year
- Full-time
- Business
- Leadership
- School
Compliance Officer Domestic Heating and Hot Water
OnwardHomes —Accrington
- £43,900 a year
- Call to connect
- Hybrid work
- Maintenance
- Microsoft Office
- Contracts
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
4d
Community Wellbeing Officer - Veterans
Blackburn Rovers Community Trust —Blackburn
- £25,000 - £26,000 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Office
- First Aid Certification
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Sick pay
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Community Engagement Manager
AFC Fylde Community Foundation —Fylde
- £28,500 - £33,999 a year
- Weekend availability
- Administrative experience
- Project management
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Airport Services Agent (Manchester) - 12 Month Contract
Qatar Airways —Manchester
- Hospitality
- Computer literacy
- English
6d
Senior Visitor Experience Officer
National Trust —Ormskirk
- £14.16 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
8d
Director of Asset Management
Qualitas Housing —Blackburn
- From £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Maintenance
- No experience needed
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
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13d
Network Administrator
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust —Burnley
- £25,760 - £27,476 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Communication skills
11d
Contracts/Project Manager
UK Restoration Services —Burnley
- Full-time
- Management
- Project management
- Contracts
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7d
Housing Officer
Horton Housing Careers —Halifax
- £27,588 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
4d
Tenant Engagement Officer
Community Gateway Association —Preston
- £30,500.03 a year
- Weekend availability
- Communication skills
- Sick pay
13d
Security Officer
OCS Group —Burnley
- £13.03 an hour
- Overtime
- Customer service
- In-person
- Communication skills
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Customer Liaison Officer
M Group —Preston
- £28,000 - £30,000 a year
- Microsoft Word
- IT
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Missing Persons Officer
Calderdale Council —Halifax
- £31,537 - £33,699 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Teaching
5d
Community Support Officer
Caring and Sharing Rochdale —Rochdale
- From £13 an hour
- Part-time
- Supervising experience
- Project management
- In-person
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11d
Schools & Colleges Liaison Officer
Myerscough College —Preston
- £26,486 - £30,449 a year
- Full-time
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Communications Data Investigator, Single Point of Contact
HM Revenue and Customs —Manchester
- £31,096 - £37,919 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- Work from home
6d
Administrative Officers
GCHQ —Manchester
- From £28,758 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
1d

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Town Clerk

Aspire Accounting & Tax Aid Ltd
Burnley

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Job details

Part-time | Full-time
£35,000.00 - £46,945.97 a year
6 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: £35,000.00-£46,945.97 per year

Work Location: In person

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