Finance Manager – Congregational Finance

s1jobs; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Church of Scotland is seeking a Finance Manager – Congregational Finance to join the Stewardship and Finance senior management team in Scotland. You will provide accounting and financial guidance to congregations and the wider Church, and you will maintain the Giving to Grow contributions system.

The role requires ACCA qualification, strong knowledge of SORP and charity regulations, staff management experience, and proficiency with accounting software and Excel.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of charity accounts and the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP).
• Knowledge of charity accounting regulations.
• Experience of managing and developing staff.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to explain financial information to non-finance audiences.
• Expertise in computerised accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience of reviewing and implementing financial systems.
• Ability to provide technical guidance on charity financial accounting.

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting and financial advice to congregations and the wider Church.
• Maintain the system for Giving to Grow contributions.
• Support the Stewardship and Finance senior management team.

Education

ACCA qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Bring your charity finance expertise to a role supporting congregations across the Church of Scotland. We are seeking a Finance Manager – Congregational Finance to join our Stewardship and Finance senior management team.

You will be responsible for providing accounting and financial advice to congregations and the wider Church and maintaining the system for Giving to Grow contributions.

We Are Looking For An ACCAB-qualified Professional Who Brings

• A good working knowledge of charity accounts and the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP).
• Knowledge of charity accounting regulations.
• Experience of managing and developing staff.
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to explain financial information to non-finance audiences.
• Expertise in computerised accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience of reviewing and implementing financial systems.
• The ability to provide technical guidance on charity financial accounting.