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Finance Officer
Vacancy Reference cofe/TP/60208/5874
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Overview
Following the appointment of The Very Revd Andy Bowerman as the Dean of Bradford, the Cathedral is currently developing a new forward strategy, and looking ahead to 2025 when Bradford will be the UK City of Culture. The Finance Officer will provide support across a range of accounting and finance duties, including production of accurate management accounts, monitoring cash flow and supporting the budgeting process. This will allow the Director of Finance to support the Cathedral in delivering its new strategy. Additional capacity will also be required to comply with the requirements of the Charities Act as the Cathedral moves to becoming a registered charity under the Cathedrals Measure 2021.
This will be a fixed term appointment for a period of twelve months.
If you enjoy a challenge, working in a unique environment, and are looking for a busy but rewarding role in a dynamic, friendly organisation this post offers a great opportunity.
Deadline for applications Friday 17th November
Interviews will take place on Monday 27th November
Main Responsibilities
To provide operational support to the Director of Finance.
To produce monthly management accounts for the Cathedral’s Senior Management Group and Heads of Department, including checking transaction details and ensuring that control accounts have been properly cleared.
To support the production of the annual financial statements as directed by the Director of Finance
To assist with the modernisation of the Cathedral’s financial systems as required.
To assist with the reconciliation of Cathedral control accounts if required (including but not limited to Pay, Tax, Pension and Credit Card).
To perform monthly bank reconciliations if required.
To reconcile income accounting systems (including ChurchSuite, eventbrite, donor and EMS) to income received.
To assist with VAT registration and administration should that be required (the Cathedral is not currently registered for VAT but may become so in the period of this fixed term)
To undertake small projects as directed by the Director of Finance.
To adhere to all of the Cathedral’s policies and procedures.
To carry out any other duties commensurate with the role, as approved or directed by the Director of Finance and Chief Operating Officer.
