Management Accountant

Management Accountant

This role will be working 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per annum dependant on skills and experience

The Role

This is a newly created role at the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth (CDP) as we grow and develop our finance function. As the Management Accountant, you will be joining an established department who have responsibility for managing CDP’s finances and ensuring the financial sustainability of the whole diocese. This will be a key role in providing support and analysis to help decision-making across the whole Diocese with a particular focus on our 88 parishes.

This role will suit someone who is looking to join a small, dynamic and professional team to further integrate finance within the organisation through building relationships with all our clergy, staff and volunteers. You will be able to understand and explain the story behind the numbers and work with the wider team to ensure financial cost effectiveness.

At CDP our mission is to bring people closer to Jesus Christ through the work of his church. Each member of our team plays a vital role in making our mission a reality as a Christian organisation, our faith is an integral part of our working culture but being a practising Roman Catholic is not a requirement for this role.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The successful post-holder will be part of our Diocesan Finance Team reporting to the Head of Finance and will be expected to:

• Help ensure financial compliance with Charity Law and both internal and external deadlines.
• Assist with the compilation and presentation of financial analysis, management accounts, treasury and financial reports as required.
• Work with the parishes in putting together and implementing parish budgets and cashflow forecasts to assist in their day to day running. The budget process will include ensuring that the actions from the Quinquennial Inspection reports are incorporated into the longer-term budgets to help with more proactive rather than reactive expenditure plans.
• Represent and work in accordance with the ethos of the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth to ensure the highest standards of financial management are maintained.

Skills, Knowledge & Personal Attributes

Essential

• Qualified Accountant
• Significant experience in working as a Management Accountant in a complex organisation, managing financial information and working with non-financial staff to ensure the delivery of financial objectives
• Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to analyse complex financial information, problem solve and communicate findings effectively and have difficult conversations
• Highly motivated and resilient, the ability to think and act creatively with a can-do, proactive approach
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office products including Intermediate to advanced excel skills

Desirable

• Experience of working within a charitable and a faith-based organisation
• Knowledge and experience of using Business Central and Xero
• Knowledge of the values and teachings of the Roman Catholic church

Applicant Information

Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and explaining your interest in this position and send to recruitment@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk

More info

Applications will be accepted until Sunday 2^nd March 2025.

First stage interviews will be on 6th March (via Teams) which will include an In-tray exercise lasting 30 minutes, followed by an interview with the Interview Panel lasting 30 minutes.

Second interviews if required to held in person on 12^th March with the Interview Panel lasting 60 minutes, at St. Edmund House, Bishop Crispian Way, Portsmouth, PO1 3QA and we would want the successful candidate to start as soon as possible after that.

CDP reserves the right to close the applications early in the case of a high volume of applications and so early application is advised.

Any offer of employment to work at the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth is conditional upon receipt of satisfactory references including two employment references, provision of relevant certification of qualifications and completion of pre-employment checks. This position is subject to the completion of an initial probationary period of six months.

You must have a valid UK Right to Work, as the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth does not offer UK Visa Sponsorship.

Please note for this role a driving licence and access to a vehicle will be required, along with the ability to travel regularly to various parts of the Diocese.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Statement

At CDP we promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and make recruitment decisions by matching the charity’s needs with the skills and experience of candidates. We recognise the value in encouraging a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge at the charity.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, then please do not be put off applying. We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different experiences, skills, and stories to join us and influence our working practice.