Assistant Clerk & Finance Administrator


Company:	Council HR and Governance Support
Salary:	£30,023 to £32,046 a year, pro rata
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	MK10 1ZG
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	8 Oct 2026
Closing date:	2 Nov 2026

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Summary

Role: Assistant Clerk & Finance Administrator

Location: MK10 (Home‑based with travel within the Parish; hybrid working once offices open).

Salary SCP (13 - 17) (£30,023 to £32,046 per annum pro-rata)

Hours of Work 25-30 hours per week with a requirement for some evening work to attend Council meetings and events

Supporting Kents Hill & Monkston as it grows and evolves.

Kents Hill & Monkston Parish Council is strengthening its operational capacity as responsibilities expand and expectations rise across the parish. With new community facilities coming online, increasing service demands and a commitment to modern, responsive governance, we are investing in the capability needed for the future.

We are looking for an Assistant Clerk & Finance Administrator who can play a key role in the Council’s day to day management. Working closely with the Parish Clerk & RFO, you will help ensure the Council’s finances, governance arrangements and operational services are delivered effectively, accurately and transparently.

About the role

This is a varied and responsible role at the heart of the Council's operations. A significant part of the role will involve ownership of the Council's day-to-day financial administration, ensuring robust financial processes and accurate record keeping.

You will manage invoice processing, payments, financial records, VAT submissions and audit administration, working closely with the Clerk & RFO to ensure the Council maintains strong financial controls and compliance.

Alongside financial administration, you will support governance and democratic processes, preparing agendas, reports and minutes, maintaining records and supporting compliance with statutory requirements and Council policies.

You will also help deliver practical improvements across the parish, coordinate contractors, support environmental and community projects, and help ensure community assets and facilities remain safe, compliant and well maintained.

As the Council takes on new facilities and responsibilities, you will play a key role in developing effective systems and processes, supporting service delivery and providing organisational resilience, including deputising for the Clerk where appropriate.

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