Finance Administrator

Overview

Role Overview:

Hythe Town Council is seeking a dedicated Finance Administrator to assist the Town Clerk/RFO in managing council accounts and financial records while ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations. This is a newly established part-time role within Hythe Town Council's friendly and busy Town Council office, ideal for candidates with bookkeeping experience. The position primarily involves maintaining financial records and processing transactions, and Hythe Town Council anticipate the role will evolve over time. Hythe Town Council is committed to providing training and development opportunities to the successful applicant. Occasional overtime may be available.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate financial records and process transactions efficiently
• Prepare VAT returns and conduct account reconciliations
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments
• Oversee petty cash, ledgers, and bank mandates
• Provide general administrative support to the council

Skills & Qualifications:

• A recognized Level 2 Bookkeeping qualification/AAT Level 2 or equivalent; training may be provided for exceptional candidates
• Experience with accounting software (Scribe preferred)
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Proficiency in Excel and basic accounting principles

Terms of Employment:

Salary: SCP2 Scale Range 2-5 (£22,366 – £23,500 pro rata)

Local Government Pension Scheme

21 days of annual leave (increasing after 5 years of service)

Hythe Town Council offer attractive employment terms and conditions, including potential evening and weekend work.

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Bookkeeping: 1 year (preferred)
• Administrative experience: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person