Senior Management Accountant – Dioceses of Winchester and Portsmouth

We are working in partnership with Charisma Recruitment to appoint a Senior Management Accountant for our joint finance function. Following a recent review, the Senior Management Accountant is a newly created role that will work closely with two Financial Controllers primarily with financial management and reporting responsibilities, and a supporting role in financial planning. The role will work alongside the Finance Officer who has oversight of the processes and systems for accurate recording of records and transactions. The post holder will line manage up to four team members who undertake financial processes and specific funding projects.

The successful individual will need to hold a recognised finance or accounting qualification (or be close to completion of one) and will need to demonstrate the following:

• Experience of operating in a finance role at a managerial level of a significant charitable organisation with Charity finance and accounting experience
• Experience of managing people and delivering through a team
• Previous experience of leading or taking substantial responsibilities for supporting change

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate their ability to think strategically, whilst also having a strong attention to detail in a charity accounting background, with some understanding of diocesan finances desirable. You will have a proven ability to relate well with others at all levels and an excellent communicator of (sometimes complex) financial information in a form that is accessible to all. You will have a collaborative management style, acting with initiative and able to see projects and tasks through to completion within an environment that juggles multiple deadlines.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, please apply via Charisma by clicking the Apply Now button. You will also find contact details there, if you would like more information.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

Closing date: 6 August 2023

Interviews: Wednesday 16 August 2023