Financial Accountant
Job Title: Financial Accountant
Salary: £39,904 - £45,148
Location: 2 Callaghan Square, Cardiff, CF10 5BT
Contract: Permanent
Reporting to: Financial Controller and Director of Finance
Hours of Work: Full Time (34.75 hrs/pw)
Job Purpose
The Finance Department is responsible for provision of wide-ranging financial services and advice for the Representative Body and other provincial bodies through:
- Developing and maintaining an effective financial strategy
- Co-ordinating and producing detailed financial forecasts, budgets, management accounts and statutory accounts
- Day-to-day administration and control of all income and expenditure
- Managing the investment portfolio
- Managing the special trusts through the Common Investment Fund
- The administration of salaries, stipends and pensions
- Providing general financial advice for dioceses and parishes.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Accountant to:
Assist with the management and financial accounting function of the organisation and to assist heads of departments and other officers with understanding and interpreting financial information.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
- Professional Qualification – AAT, Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant or experience of working within a management accounts or financial accounting role for a minimum of three years.
- Charity and Non-Profit Experience – Experience of working in a finance team within a charity, or not-for-profit organisation.
- Financial Reporting and Compliance – Strong understanding of charity accounting standards (SORP), Charity Commission regulations, and HMRC tax rules (Gift Aid, VAT etc.)
- Budgeting and Financial Management – Experience in preparing budgets, forecasts, and management accounts.
- Fund Accounting – Knowledge of restricted, unrestricted and endowment fund accounting.
- Audit and Internal Controls – Experience supporting audits and ensuring compliance with financial policies.
Skills and Competencies:
- Financial Reporting and Analysis – Ability to prepare accurate management accounts and financial statements.
- Reconciliation – Ability to fully reconcile balance sheet control accounts.
- Regulatory Compliance – Knowledge of charity tax requirements, Gift Aid claims, and VAT rules for charities.
- Accounting Software Proficiency – Experience using Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, Xledger or charity-specific financial systems.
- Process Improvement – Ability to streamline financial operations and improve reporting efficiency.
- Collaboration and Stakeholder Management – Ability to work with other departments, trustees, and external auditors.
- Communication Skills – Ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues.
- Automating - Knowledge of automating finance processes and digital transformation.
Key Attributes and Personal Qualities:
- Detail-Oriented and Analytical – Strong attention to detail and ability to spot financial discrepancies.
- Organised and Deadline-Focused – Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
- Integrity and Confidentiality – Commitment to ethical financial management and transparency.
- Passion for the Charity Sector – Strong alignment with the mission and values of the organisation.
Other
- An empathy with the mission and ministry of the Church in Wales
How to apply
To apply for this vacancy, please send your cover letter, CV and completed application form to: HR@cinw.org.uk
Please ensure that all documents are sent to us are in PDF format.
It is our policy that we will only be accepting a cover letter, CV and an application form. If you only send us your CV, then it will automatically be discounted. Please cover all of the essential criteria in your application.
Closing date
22 April 2025 at 10.00 am
Interview date
30 April 2025 in person in Cardiff
Further information
If you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Claire Thompson on HR@cinw.org.uk
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