Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work for an organisation that makes a difference? A rare opportunity has arisen to join a small and vibrant finance team working with the Oxford Diocese. We are looking to recruit a new manager to take the Oxford Diocesan Board of Finance (ODBF) forward with developing systems and reporting and being involved with all sorts of interesting and varied departments.
Salary - £49,748.09 per annum
Salary Band: I
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Church House Oxford, Langford Locks, Kidlington, OX5 1GF
Closing date for receipt of applications: Sunday 3 August 2025 at midnight
Interviews will take place on: Wednesday 13 August 2025, at Church House Oxford, Langford Locks, Kidlington, Oxford. OX5 1GF.
About the role:
In this role, you will support the Director of Finance in providing a proactive, efficient, and highly effective finance service across the Oxford Diocesan Board of Finance and Trust custodian company, as well as supporting the larger finance team who look after our Board of Education.
The role will include taking ownership of the budget and forecast for ODBF, running the month-end and reporting process and interacting with Heads of Department and key Diocese clergy in helping to run their day-to-day operations. The role will also take the lead in managing the tax and statutory reporting, and appropriate training assistance will be made available as required.
You will play a key role within a Finance department totalling 9 staff. The team have been through a time of change, including the introduction of a system 3 years ago that still requires some input to ensure it is being maximised in usefulness.
About you:
We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Accountant to join the friendly team in our Finance function. You will embrace the challenge that such a varied role brings.
With proven experience in producing timely, high-quality and accurate financial information, your ‘can-do’ approach to work will inspire you to deliver excellent, meaningful financial reports that will have high impact for stakeholders. You will be flexible in your working style, have strong numerical proficiency, confident communication skills, and excellent organisational and monitoring abilities. In return, there will be many opportunities for you to enhance your skill set, gain new experiences, and develop your career pathway within this important function.
You do not need to be a practising Christian or have a faith to work with us - around 50% of our staff are not practising Christians but are comfortable with the Christian ethos that underpins our work. However, all our staff do have a desire to make a difference.
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Benefits and Rewards:
• 25 days holiday per annum, rising each year by one day to a maximum of 30 days
• In addition to the statutory UK public holidays, the Diocese offers three privilege days
• Hybrid working
• Free parking and subsidised on-site café
• Generous employer pension contribution of 12.5%, including 1% death in service benefit (5% Employee Contribution)
• Electric car and cycle to work salary sacrifice schemes
• Access to wellbeing support via Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced family-friendly policies and a generous sick pay provision
• Access to low-interest financial services from Churches Mutual Credit Union, including loans
• An attractive modern working environment
How to apply:
Please email your completed application form and recruitment monitoring form to: recruitment@oxford.anglican.org The forms are accessible via the links below:
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If you would like to learn more about this opportunity before submitting your application, please feel free to contact Andrew Green (Director of Finance) on 01865 208205 to discuss the role in further detail.
It is recognised that August is a popular month for holidays. If you are unable to attend an interview on Wednesday 13 August 2025, please let us know. If you are shortlisted, we may be able to reschedule for a mutually convenient time. Please note that the final decision on the appointment will be made after the scheduled interview date of Wednesday 13 August 2025.
We want our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion for all to be reflected in the composition of our staff. We are particularly keen to receive applications from candidates from communities currently underrepresented in the diocese.