Senior Finance Officer

The Diocese of Guildford; Guildford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Guildford is seeking a Senior Finance Officer to manage complex financial operations. The role involves providing financial support to stakeholders, preparing budgets, delivering management reports, and ensuring compliance with financial processes. Ideal candidates will have extensive accounting experience, particularly in the charity sector, alongside advanced proficiency in Excel. This position offers competitive compensation along with substantial benefits including pension and annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary

10% non-contributory pension scheme

Life assurance provision of 3x annual salary

25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in budget monitoring and reconciliations is essential.
• Must have a strong background in charity finance.
• Advanced Excel skills are required to manage financial data.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial support and advice to budget holders.
• Prepare and maintain accounts for various projects.
• Deliver management reports and oversee financial compliance.

Skills

Proven experience in accounting including financial reporting

Strong understanding of charity finance and grant funding

Advanced Excel and IT skills

Ability to communicate financial concepts clearly

Collaborative and proactive approach to problem-solving

Tools

Xledger or similar systems

Job description

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Are you an experienced finance professional looking for a role that combines technical expertise with meaningful impact? Join the Diocese of Guildford's finance team, where you'll manage complex financial operations for a charitable organisation with significant assets and diverse activities.

What You'll Do:

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will provide financial support and advice to budget holders, clergy in training and other stakeholders. You will maintain accurate accounts and asset registers across a diverse portfolio including education buildings, training activities, clergy costs, and property assets.

Some of the Key Responsibilities of the role:

• Prepare and maintain accounts for property assets, education projects, and training activities
• Deliver accurate management reports and financial advice to budget holders
• Oversee VAT returns, reconciliations and statutory reporting
• Support capital funding allocations and monitor project budgets
• Ensure compliance and integrity across all financial processes

We are looking for a Senior Finance Officer who will bring:

• Proven experience in accounting including financial reporting, reconciliations and budget monitoring
• Strong understanding of charity finance and grant funding
• Advanced Excel and IT skills, experience with Xledger or similar systems is a plus
• Ability to communicate financial concepts clearly to non-financial stakeholders
• A collaborative and proactive approach to problem-solving

Please refer to the attached Job Descriptions for the full details of the Senior Finance Officer

Benefits of the role include:

• Competitive salary within the Charity Sector
• A 10% non-contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance provision of 3x annual salary
• 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays increasing to 26 days after the first year.
• An employee assistance programme
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Ready to Apply?

Submit your CV along with a detailed supporting statement (cover letter), outlining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the person specification. The supporting statement is an essential part of the application process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered.

We will shortlist and interview on a rolling basis as applications are received and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

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We believe that diversity is a strength. We actively welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities, particularly those who identify as female, younger, of a UK Minority Ethnic/Global Majority Heritage, or disabled, as it is essential that we reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date, it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.