Financial Accountant

Middlesbrough Diocese; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional diocese in the UK is seeking a Financial Accountant to support the Head of Finance in managing financial operations. The successful candidate will prepare financial statements, conduct cash forecasts, and maintain general ledger accounts. Applicants must possess chartered accounting qualifications or be studying towards this. Excellent analytical and communication skills are essential. This role offers a salary of approximately £37,500 per annum and requires occasional travel to various parishes.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be chartered accountants or studying towards qualification.
• Full driving licence required for travel to parishes.
• Strong ability to interpret complex financial data.

Responsibilities

• Preparing accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Undertaking cash forecasts and bank reconciliations.
• Maintaining and reconciling general ledger accounts.
• Assisting in creating and monitoring budgets.

Skills

Chartered accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA preferred)

Driving licence

Excellent Microsoft and Excel skills

Sage 50 Experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Charity Accounting Experience

Job description

Salary in the region of £37,500 per annum

The Diocese of Middlesbrough wishes to appoint a Financial Accountant to assist the Head of Finance in the financial management of the diocese.

The primary responsibilities of the role include:

• Financial Reporting: Preparing accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Undertaking treasury function: cash forecasts and bank reconciliations.
• Responsibility for maintaining bank records at parish level.
• General Ledger Maintenance: Maintaining and reconciling general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Maintaining balance sheet reconciliations.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Assisting in creating and monitoring budgets, providing insights based on financial analysis to support strategic planning.
• Payroll: Preparing payroll files and ensuring compliance with tax and pension regulations.
• Audit Support: Assisting with internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and implementing audit recommendations.
• Financial Analysis: Analysing financial performance indicators to identify trends, opportunities and areas of improvement.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring all financial practices comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• Work Collaboration: working as part of a finance team and providing guidance and assistance to colleagues when required.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Applicants must be chartered accountants (ACA, ACCA or CIMA preferred) or studying towards qualification
• Applicants must have a full driving licence as the role will involve occasional travel to parishes in the diocese
• Excellent Microsoft and excel skills
• Sage 50 Experience
• Analytical skills: Strong ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights
• Communication skills: ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders
• Charity Accounting Experience

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Middlesbrough covers a geographical area from Teesside to Humberside, consisting of Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland, Stockton-on-Tees (south of the River Tees), the cities of Kingston upon Hull and York, East Yorkshire and most of North Yorkshire.

How to apply

Application is by way of application form, CV and a supporting statement, available from and returnable to: [e-mail]

Closing sate for completed applications:

January 21 2026

Interviews scheduled for February 12 2026