Accounts Assistant
| Posting date: | 07 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £27,694 to £29,064 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | NJC Grade 3, SCP 10–13 (£27,694 to £29,064 per annum, pro rata) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 19 January 2026 |
| Location: | PL31 2DQ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Bodmin Town Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Bodmin Town Council is seeking a reliable and detail-focused Accounts Assistant to support the day-to-day financial administration of the Council.
Hours: 20 to 25 hours per week (to be agreed, must include Thursdays)
Salary: Grade 3, SCP 10–13 (£27,694 to £29,064 per annum, pro rata)
Contract: NJC terms and conditions for Local Government Services
Reporting to: Responsible Finance Officer
Key responsibilities include:
Supporting payroll administration, processing purchase and sales invoices, maintaining accurate financial records and reconciliations, assisting with monthly and year-end financial tasks, and carrying out general office administration duties. The role also involves responding to enquiries, drafting correspondence, and attending civic events as required.
The successful candidate will have strong numerical accuracy, good IT skills (including Excel), an understanding of confidentiality and data protection, and the ability to manage a varied workload in a busy office environment.
This is a practical, hands-on role at the heart of a friendly local council team, ideal for someone who enjoys keeping things accurate, organised, and running smoothly.
Hours: 20 to 25 hours per week (to be agreed, must include Thursdays)
Salary: Grade 3, SCP 10–13 (£27,694 to £29,064 per annum, pro rata)
Contract: NJC terms and conditions for Local Government Services
Reporting to: Responsible Finance Officer
Key responsibilities include:
Supporting payroll administration, processing purchase and sales invoices, maintaining accurate financial records and reconciliations, assisting with monthly and year-end financial tasks, and carrying out general office administration duties. The role also involves responding to enquiries, drafting correspondence, and attending civic events as required.
The successful candidate will have strong numerical accuracy, good IT skills (including Excel), an understanding of confidentiality and data protection, and the ability to manage a varied workload in a busy office environment.
This is a practical, hands-on role at the heart of a friendly local council team, ideal for someone who enjoys keeping things accurate, organised, and running smoothly.