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Financial and Systems Accountant

Are you a qualified accountant with excellent financial accounting skills? Are you a motivated individual able to work on your own initiative and as part of a dynamic Finance department?

The Diocese of Sheffield is an exciting place to be as we seek to realise our Vision. The Finance Team has a wide and interesting role to play in supporting the Vision, and are seeking a Financial and Systems Accountant to be an important part of the team.  

As part of a team this role will work collaboratively across the Diocese with budget holders and external parties to provide accurate and timely financial and management information. Responsibilities include preparing monthly management accounts, year-end statutory accounts for audit purposes and the development of the XLedger finance system to improve reporting and processing.  In addition, the role will involve working with external providers such as banks, HMRC, CCLA investment fund managers and auditors.

  • Full time, 35 hours per week (part time 0.6 FTE or above would be considered)
  • Salary £42,000 FTE
  • 10% employer contribution to pension
  • Generous holiday entitlement
  • Based at Diocesan Church House in Rotherham

Please send your completed application form to recruitment@sheffield.anglican.org.

Closing date: Midday, 2 May 2025
Shortlisting Date: 6 May 2025
Interviews: w/c 12 May 2025

For more information on the role please email tony.gardiner@sheffield.anglican.org.

Please note this role may be subject to a Basic DBS check in accordance with Safer Recruitment and Safeguarding provisions. For further information, please do not hesitate to contact the HR Team at HR@sheffield.anglican.org.