Due to an impending retirement and a restructuring of the Finance Department, the Bishop of Middlesbrough wishes to appoint a Financial Accountant to assist the Financial Secretary in the financial management of the diocese.
The primary responsibilities of the role include: develop improvements in month-end procedures and processes, assist in the preparation of the annual budget, assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and variance reports and support budget-holders and assist in the preparation of the annual report, lead schedules and financial statements in line with the SORP.
Applicants, ideally qualified accountants, must have a full driving licence as the role will involve occasional travel to parishes in the diocese.
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Middlesbrough covers a geographical area from Teesside to Humberside, consisting of Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland, Stockton-on-Tees (South of the River Tees), the cities of Kingston upon Hull and York, East Yorkshire and most of North Yorkshire.
How to apply
Application is by way of application form, CV and a supporting statement.
Please telephone the Bishop’s Secretary, Sarah Holmes, on 01642 850505 extension 257 for an application pack, job description and person specification. The closing date for applications is Thursday October 10 2019.
For an informal conversation about the role please contact: John Walton, Financial Secretary, on
01642 850505 or via email at financialsecretary@rcdmidd.org.uk
Full-time – 35 hours per week
Salary in the region of £32,000 per annum
No agencies, please.