Finance Support Specialist — Parish & Town Councils

CRP Informationssysteme GmbH

Swindon, United Kingdom
Not specified; benefits: 5 personal days + 25 days...
Fully remote
Solid working knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping
Hands-on finance experience in council or similar roles
Strong problem-solving skills with calm methodical approach
Rialtas is seeking a Finance Support Specialist to assist parish and town councils with finance-related queries using their accounting software. The ideal candidate should have solid finance experience, excellent problem-solving skills, and a customer-focused approach. This position offers the flexibility of fully remote work with some in-office and client visit requirements

Job Summary

  • This role focuses on helping clerks and RFOs resolve complex finance queries including VAT, journals, and bank reconciliation.
  • The position is fully remote with occasional visits to the office near Swindon and travel to client sites or conferences.
  • Employees receive 5 personal days leave over and above the standard 25 days holiday plus an annual Lifestyle Reward of £325.

Matching Summary

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Rialtas is seeking a Finance Support Specialist to assist parish and town councils with finance-related queries using their accounting software. The ideal candidate should have solid finance experience, excellent problem-solving skills, and a customer-focused approach. This position offers the flexibility of fully remote work with some in-office and client visit requirements.

Salary

Not specified; Benefits: 5 personal days + 25 days holiday + £325 Lifestyle Reward

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Solid working knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping
  • Hands-on finance experience in council or similar roles
  • Strong problem-solving skills with calm methodical approach

Nice-to-have

  • Direct experience in parish or town council sector
  • Familiarity with cemetery management or allotment administration
  • AAT qualification or equivalent bookkeeping training

Key Requirements

  • Experience as RFO, clerk, deputy clerk, finance officer, bookkeeper, or accounts assistant
  • Knowledge of VAT treatment, PAYE, budgeting, and year-end processes
  • AAT qualification or equivalent bookkeeping training (Ideal)

Work Rights

Not specified

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