Project Accountant
Posted 4 days ago by 1749022683
£55,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
Salisbury, Wiltshire
Summary: The Project Accountant role is a one-year fixed-term contract based in Salisbury, focusing on process improvement within the finance team of the Salisbury Diocesan Board of Finance. The position requires a qualified accountant to enhance financial systems and support the Church of England's operations. The role involves collaboration across teams and providing hands-on accounting support to ensure compliance and efficiency. This opportunity is ideal for someone looking to make a tangible impact in a values-driven organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review & Improve Processes: Map and analyse existing finance and procurement systems to identify bottlenecks and reduce risk.
- Drive Change: Design and implement more effective processes and internal controls that boost efficiency, transparency, and accountability.
- Collaborate Across Teams: Work with Finance, Technology, and other colleagues to ensure new systems are understood and adopted confidently.
- Provide Critical Support: Offer hands-on accounting support to help the team meet deadlines and compliance requirements – from budgeting to gift aid and beyond.
- Monitor Progress: Use data to measure impact and share insights with the leadership team.
Key Skills:
- A Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with solid post-qualification experience in both financial and management accounting.
- Problem Solver: You enjoy untangling complexity, improving systems, and translating insights into action.
- Tech-Savvy: Proficient in Excel and other tools (Power BI a plus) – and ideally familiar with Microsoft Dynamics.
- Communicative & Collaborative: Able to explain complex ideas clearly and work across teams with empathy and clarity.
- Mission-Aligned: While you don’t need to be a practising Christian, you should be sympathetic to the aims and ethos of the Church of England.
Salary (Rate): £55000 per annum
City: Salisbury
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Finance
Project Accountant (1-Year FTC)
Charity
Location: Salisbury (Hybrid – 3 days in-office)
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 | Contract: Full-time, 12 months
The Salisbury Diocesan Board of Finance (DBF) is looking for a talented Process Improvement / Project Accountant to join our Parish Support & Finance Team on a fixed-term contract. This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference by helping shape and strengthen our financial systems – while supporting the work of the Church of England across the region.
What You’ll Do
- Review & Improve Processes: Map and analyse existing finance and procurement systems to identify bottlenecks and reduce risk.
- Drive Change: Design and implement more effective processes and internal controls that boost efficiency, transparency, and accountability.
- Collaborate Across Teams: Work with Finance, Technology, and other colleagues to ensure new systems are understood and adopted confidently.
- Provide Critical Support: Offer hands-on accounting support to help the team meet deadlines and compliance requirements – from budgeting to gift aid and beyond.
- Monitor Progress: Use data to measure impact and share insights with the leadership team.
What We’re Looking For
- A Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with solid post-qualification experience in both financial and management accounting.
- Problem Solver: You enjoy untangling complexity, improving systems, and translating insights into action.
- Tech-Savvy: Proficient in Excel and other tools (Power BI a plus) – and ideally familiar with Microsoft Dynamics.
- Communicative & Collaborative: Able to explain complex ideas clearly and work across teams with empathy and clarity.
- Mission-Aligned: While you don’t need to be a practising Christian, you should be sympathetic to the aims and ethos of the Church of England.
Why Join Us?
- Make a Tangible Impact in a values-led organisation
- Work Flexibly (home-working and in-office balance)
- Develop Your Career through varied, meaningful work in a supportive environment
