Current job vacancies:
Finance & Office Manager
Join our dedicated team at Bridport Town Council as Finance & Office Manager and contribute to the local community. This role offers a great opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your skills in financial management will be vital to our success. We’ll also ask you to oversee our main Town Council office at Mountfield and help with administration of some of our services.
Job Type: Full-Time (37 hours per week)
Salary: £38,626 to £43,693 dependent on skills and experience
Location: Bridport, Dorset
Application Deadline: Monday 24 February 2025 (9am)
Interviews: Week beginning 10 March 2025 (TBC)
Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee the preparation of financial statements, budgets, and reports.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Manage financial transactions and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate with internal departments to support financial planning.
• Manage the Town Council office and reception, including one member of staff.
Requirements:
• Proven experience in finance or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite.
We Offer:
• A friendly, supportive, and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Competitive salary and flexible hours.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
If you are passionate about finance and want to help make Bridport a better place to live, work, play and learn, apply now to become a part of the Town Council team.
Download the application form only in Word format here.
Please return your completed application form to Bridport Town Council, Mountfield, Rax Lane, Bridport DT6 3JP, or email it to [email protected].
When applying, please also consider completing the equality & diversity monitoring form, available here, and email this to [email protected].
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Will Austin, Town Clerk, on 01308 456722 or email [email protected]. Will is happy to discuss options for adapting the role if your primary focus is on the financial aspects.