Parish Deputy Clerk — Finance & Admin Lead

Norfolkalc; Norwich; On-site; GBP 31,000 - GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council is seeking a Deputy Clerk to manage council meetings and financial operations. Candidates should have strong financial knowledge and be a good team player. Full training is available for the right candidate. The role demands courteous customer service and may involve managing admin staff. This is a full-time office-based role with a salary range from £31,537 to £36,363 depending on experience. Please apply before February 20, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a local authority or voluntary sector organization preferred.
• Driving license essential.

Responsibilities

• Preparation for council/committee meetings.
• Deputising for the Clerk to the Council.
• Serving of council / committee meetings.
• Check all invoices received for the council.
• Inputting of receipts and payments.
• Monitoring income and expenditure against budget.
• Reconciliation of bank accounts.
• Understanding the running of community facilities.
• Inspection, Maintenance and Repair of Parish Assets.
• Regular finance reports.
• Writing reports and information provision for councillors.
• Updating of the website and social media.
• Line management of admin staff.
• Project work and obtaining best value for the council.

Skills

Strong financial knowledge

Team player

Polite and courteous customer service

Line management skills

Job description

A local council is seeking a Deputy Clerk to manage council meetings and financial operations. Candidates should have strong financial knowledge and be a good team player. Full training is available for the right candidate. The role demands courteous customer service and may involve managing admin staff. This is a full-time office-based role with a salary range from £31,537 to £36,363 depending on experience. Please apply before February 20, 2026.