Senior Finance Officer

Diocese of Guildford; Guildford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Guildford is looking for a finance professional to provide support and advice to various stakeholders. This role involves maintaining accounts, overseeing VAT returns, and ensuring compliance across financial processes. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in accounting within the charity sector, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to explain financial concepts clearly. Benefits include a competitive salary, a pension scheme, and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Competitive salary within the Charity Sector

10% non-contributory pension scheme

Life assurance provision of 3x annual salary

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee assistance programme

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounting including financial reporting, reconciliations, and budget monitoring.
• Strong understanding of charity finance and grant funding.
• Ability to communicate financial concepts clearly to non-financial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accounts for property assets and education projects.
• Deliver accurate management reports and financial advice to budget holders.
• Oversee VAT returns and statutory reporting.

Skills

Accounting experience

Charity finance knowledge

Advanced Excel skills

IT skills

Communication skills

Collaborative problem-solving

Tools

Xledger

Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

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.

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• 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