Responsible Financial Officer

☞ Keighley Town Council

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Update day: 07-05-2024

Location: Keighley Yorkshire and the Humber

Category: Finance / Bank / Stock Sales

Industry: Nonprofit Organization Management Civic & Social Organization Government Administration

Position: Associate

Job type: Full-time

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Main Duties

Responsible Financial Officer
  • To work with all staff in the preparation of financial reports to the Council and appropriate Committees covering budget monitoring, Council fund balances, receipts to date, payroll summary, payment of accounts and other relevant financial matters.
  • In conjunction with the Town Clerk work with Committees and relevant staff to prepare an annual budget for the following financial year. Present the budget to such Committees as may be required and to the Budget Working Group for approval. Notify Bradford Council of the precept and ensure the precept is received from Bradford.
  • In conjunction with the Town Clerk prepare and balance final accounts in accordance with the relevant Accounts and Audit Regulations and report thereon to the appropriate Committee and/or Council. Make arrangements for the public inspection of the accounts, books and vouchers at the appropriate time.
  • To produce accounts and records for external audit in accordance with the relevant Accounts and Audit Regulations and to arrange for internal audit of all material aspects of the Council’s financial affairs.
  • In conjunction with the Town Clerk monitor compliance with the Council’s Financial Regulations.
  • To ensure correct financial systems are in place to enable the Council to comply with all financial requirements.
  • To assist the Town Clerk in reviewing the Financial Risk assessments and policies on an annual basis and make changes as required.
  • In conjunction with the Town Clerk provide the expertise and ability to advise and guide the Council with regard to financial decisions.
  • To ensure that the VAT returns are dealt with promptly and to deal with VAT inspections, etc.
  • In conjunction with the Town Clerk examine, verify and certify that all grant applications received have been, examined, adhere to the Grant Policy and approved by the necessary committee.
  • To manage cash flow, control investments and bank transfers where applicable.
  • To reconcile the bank accounts with the cashbook monthly.
  • To process payments by cheques and/or BACS.
  • To maintain the accounts of the Mayor’s Charity Fund.
Other Duties
  • To attend such meetings of the Council or its Committees as may be required to offer financial or administrative advice.
  • Any other duties as may be reasonably required.
  • All work is carried out to be compliant with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
  • The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that emails and information are only kept where absolutely necessary or to comply with legal requirements.
  • The post holder will ensure that confidentiality is not breached.
  • The post holder will ensure that the post holder stays impartial on all Keighley Town Council matters.
Health and Safety
  • The post holder will work to meet the requirements of the Health and Safety at
Work Act 1972, subsequent statute and Keighley Town Council’s Health and Safety Policy.
  • The post holder shall be responsible for their own conduct and be aware that they must not do anything that could cause accidents or endanger the lives of others.
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Deadline: 21-06-2024

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