V A C A N C I E S

Loughton, one of the largest town councils in Essex, is a very active council that provides a wide range of services to the local community.

RESPONSIBLE FINANCIAL OFFICER (RFO)

Full time post, 36 hours a week preferable, although part-time role 30 hours a week would be considered. Salary range from Spinal Column Points (SCP) 29 – £38,334 (Inner Fringe London Weighting Allowance inclusive-currently £998) /( £31,945 -30 hrs pro rata) to SCP33, £42,416 / (£35,347- 30 hrs pro rata), depending on qualifications and experience.(Pay increase pending)

Principal role to

Ø assume the position of RFO for Loughton Town Council

Ø prepare and monitor monthly and annual budgets and Year End Accounts

Ø complete year end accounts for the Town Council

Ø construct relevant Finance Committee agendas and attend Finance meetings

Ø administer data protection, insurance, health and safety policies

Ø apply knowledge and principles of the local government framework (statutory, legal, financial) to the ‘day to day’ office workplace

Ø manage ongoing project work

Ø assist at a number of high profile council events

Ø ideally with a recognised accountancy/ financial/ Cilca qualification

Ø some in-house training provided

Application packs are available in person from

Loughton Town Council

1 Buckingham Court

Rectory Lane, Loughton, IG10 2QZ

by telephone: 020 8508 4200

by email: mark.squire@loughton-tc.gov.uk