The Deputy Town Clerk at Bourne Town Council supports and deputises for the Town Clerk across the council's day-to-day running of its services. The role covers attending evening council meetings and taking the minutes, alongside routine accounts and bookkeeping. The team is small, and the post calls for hands-on Sage accounting and payroll experience plus a willingness to study for the CILCA qualification. Spoken English must be fluent enough to advise customers with ease, a requirement under the Fluency Duty.
What the job involves
- Assist, support and deputise for the Town Clerk in the day-to-day management and operation of council services
- Attend and take minutes at evening council meetings
Qualifications
- 5 GCSEs at grade A-C across five subjects, including English and Maths
- Willingness to attend courses towards the CILCA (Certificate in Local Council Administration) qualification
Experience
- Accounting or bookkeeping experience
- Ability to maintain routine accountancy procedures
- Experience with Sage Instant Accounting and Sage payroll software
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent organisation skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Excellent IT skills
- Ability to produce accurate minutes of council meetings
- Fluent spoken English to advise customers accurately (Fluency Duty)
Checks & eligibility
- Verified right to work in the UK, confirmed at interview
Other
- Working effectively within a small team
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
