Finance Officer
Finance Officer
Leicester Cathedral is looking to appoint to the role Finance Officer.
Based in the Cathedral Offices at St Martins House, the Finance Officer works as part of a small team looking after the day-to-day accounting requirements of the Cathedral but supports the senior team with its strategic aims. In a fast-changing environment, the Finance Officer will help navigate the financial landscape and help to create a financially savvy workforce and financial literacy throughout the Cathedral organisation.
Please note that you must be a part or fully qualified AAT or ACCA accountant.
The Finance Officer will be a proactive and conscientious member of the Finance team undertaking the following key duties:
Assist the Chief Financial Officer using a wide range of administrative and computer skills as well as maintaining a range of knowledge and understanding of procedures, protocols, and functionsHelp maintain a policy of regular review and tight control of the Cathedral’s finances using forecasting, and key performance indicators using financial measures
Looking after the day-to-day accounting requirements of the Cathedral but supports the senior team with its strategic aims
Help the Cathedral ensure a clear and fundamental understanding of its financial operations at all stages of the year
For full details please see the Job Description on our website.
Salary£30,000 (Band 4)
Plus non-contributory pension scheme (8% of gross salary)
Plus Life Assurance (0.5% of gross salary)
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
TenureFull-time, permanent contract
HoursMonday-Friday, 9.00am-5.00pm
With flexibility to attend occasional evening and weekend meetings/events
We are particularly keen to receive applications from UKME/GMH people who are currently under-represented in the Cathedral team.
How to apply
To apply for this position, please send a completed application form with a covering letter (of no more than two sides of A4) that demonstrates how you meet the criteria and skills set out in the Person Specification (CVs alone will not be accepted).
Deadline: 12 noon on Friday 27 September 2024
Shortlisting will take place w/c Monday 30 September 2024Interviews will take place on Friday 18 October 2024
Full details of the interview process will be provided to short-listed candidates nearer the time.