Broughton And Milton Keynes Parish Council
Responsible Finance Officer
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Company Description
Broughton and Milton Keynes Parish Council serves around 12,000 residents across nearly 8,000 households in Milton Keynes Village and the surrounding wards of Atterbury, Broughton Village, Broughton Gate, Brooklands, Middleton, and Oakgrove. These areas reflect significant growth and a diverse community, with the Parish playing an active role in local representation and service delivery. Milton Keynes Village, which gave its name to the wider town, is central to the Parish’s identity and heritage. The Parish is on a trajectory to become one of the largest in Milton Keynes, offering increasing opportunities to contribute to local governance, financial stewardship, and community development.
Role Description
The Responsible Finance Officer is a part-time, hybrid role based in Milton Keynes, with a combination of office-based work and some work from home. The role includes managing the Parish Council’s financial records, preparing budgets, monitoring expenditure and income, and ensuring accurate, timely reporting to the Council. The officer will handle invoicing, payments, bank reconciliations, and maintenance of accounting systems in line with statutory and audit requirements. Day-to-day tasks include:
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- Preparing financial information for Council and committee meetings
- Supporting the annual budget and precept process
- Assisting with year-end accounts and external audit submissions
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The role also involves:
- Advising councillors on financial procedures
- Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and policies
- Contributing to efficient, transparent use of public funds
Qualifications
- Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, cash flow monitoring, and preparation of management accounts.
- Practical experience with bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, and use of accounting software or spreadsheets.
- Knowledge of public sector or local government finance, including relevant regulations, audit requirements, and financial controls.
- Ability to interpret financial data, produce clear reports, and present information to non-finance stakeholders.
- Excellent organization and time management skills, with attention to detail and accuracy in all financial records.
- Confident written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to liaise with councillors, suppliers, and external auditors.
- Capability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and exercise sound judgment in handling public funds.
- Relevant qualification in accounting, finance, or local government administration (e.g., AAT, CiLCA, or similar) is highly beneficial.
- Experience in a parish, town, or local authority setting, or in a not-for-profit organization, is an advantage.
- Competence in standard office IT tools, including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and online meeting platforms.
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