Accounts Officer

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Job summary

A leading diocesan board is seeking a dedicated Accounts Officer to maintain financial records and assist in financial reporting. This full-time role based in Durham involves using Sage software, collaborating closely with the Finance Manager and Senior Accounts Officer, and provides a supportive environment for career development.

Qualifications

• Assist with processing accounts using Sage software.
• Ensuring accuracy of invoices and records.
• Provide financial information to budget holders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial records and process transactions.
• Handle payment setups and bank reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end schedules.

Skills

Financial Record Management

Use of Sage Software

Accuracy in Financial Transactions

Document Management

Education

Relevant Accounting Qualification

Tools

Sage Financial Software

Paperless Document Management

Job description

DURHAM DIOCESAN BOARD OFFINANCE

Jobtitle

Job Description

ACCOUNTS OFFICER

Reportingto

Finance Manager

Mentor

Senior Accounts Officer

LOCATION:

Cuthbert House, Stonebridge, Durham DH13RY

Hours

Full Time (35 hours per week)

Salary

Grade 4.1 £28,638.00

Date

May 2025

Job Purpose

To maintain financial records, process financial transactions and assist the Finance Manager and Senior Accounts Officer in producing financial information and accounts in a timely manner.

Safeguarding

The Diocese of Durham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist with the routine processing of Durham Diocesan Board of Finance (DDBF) accounts using the Sage financial software package to provide effective control of funds and work closely with the Senior Accounts Officer and Finance Manager to maintain accurate accounting records.
• Responsible for use of the document management system Paperless to enhance and manage the approval flow of documents. Responsible for checking accuracy of invoices, nominal codes, funds and projects before uploading approved invoices into the finance system and other supporting systems as appropriate.
• Responsible for setting up payments to suppliers and beneficiaries; the regular and timely recording and processing of cheque receipts; banking and bank reconciliations to Sage records.
• Posting rental receipts and payments and accounting for annual council tax. Liaising with the property team to ensure the accuracy of council tax transactions, billing, property moves or changes in circumstances are reflected accurately within the Sage accounts system.
• Liaising with church wardens and parish treasurers to ensure accurate and timely recording of statutory fees (weddings and funerals) and parish share receipts.
• Provision of financial information and advice to budget holders (in particular the Property and Facilities Manager) and the Dioceses Boards and Committees.
• Work with colleagues to provide assistance and advice with external funded projects to maintain financial information within the relevant funds and project codes.
• Work with colleagues to maintain purchase and sales ledgers and supplier payments.
• Shadow the Senior accounts officer to provide cover to run the day to day and monthly production of the payroll.
• Produce monthly, quarterly and year end schedules as required and liaising with auditors and the Boards Financial Advisers as appropriate.
• Work with the Property Team to ensure the property system, Decorus is aligned with Sage so that information is fully integrated to accurately link to the Decorus and Sage systems.
• Undertake other reasonable duties commensurate with the role and the experience and skills of the postholder as requested, including providing cover for other team members as required.
  
  

Key Relationships

Regular contact with Diocesan Property Department, Local Authorities, Bank personnel, Other Diocesan staff and officers including budget holders, HMRC, Parish Treasurers, Equivalent officers in the National Church Institutions.

Budget Responsibility

No direct budget responsibility but required to set up payments through Sage.

Closing Date: Monday 14th July 2025

Shortlisting Date: Tuesday 15th July

Interview Date: Tuesday 22nd July

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