Finance Support Specialist — Parish & Town Councils
Harris Novum
Swindon, United Kingdom
Not specified; benefits: 25 days holiday + bank ho...
Fully remote
Double-entry bookkeeping knowledge
Vat treatment and reclaims expertise
Bank reconciliation experience
Rialtas is seeking a Finance Support Specialist to provide finance-related assistance to parish and town councils using their accounting software. The role is primarily focused on troubleshooting finance queries and supporting customers while working remotely, with occasional office visits
Job Summary
This role focuses on helping parish and town councils resolve complex finance queries using deep accounting knowledge rather than technical IT skills.
Employees will manage support cases from first contact to resolution while contributing to training resources written in language familiar to clerks and RFOs.
The position offers a fully remote working arrangement with occasional visits to the Swindon office and UK-wide conferences, alongside a competitive benefits package including 5 extra personal days.
Matching Summary
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Rialtas is seeking a Finance Support Specialist to provide finance-related assistance to parish and town councils using their accounting software. The role is primarily focused on troubleshooting finance queries and supporting customers while working remotely, with occasional office visits.
Salary
Not specified; Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays + 5 personal days + £325 Lifestyle Reward
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Double-entry bookkeeping knowledge
VAT treatment and reclaims expertise
Bank reconciliation experience
Budgeting and year-end closing skills
Strong problem-solving abilities
Nice-to-have
Parish or town council sector experience
Section 137 spending knowledge
Cemetery management familiarity
Excellent communication under pressure
Trusted relationship building skills
Key Requirements
Solid working knowledge of accounting fundamentals
Hands-on finance experience as RFO, clerk, or bookkeeper
AAT qualification or equivalent bookkeeping training