PARISH ACCOUNTS AND DEANERY ADMINISTRATOR
Reporting to: Finance Resources Co-ordinator
Mentor: Area Dean
Location: Easington Deanery [location TBC], with office facilities at Cuthbert House, Stonebridge, Durham DH1 3RY
Hours: Part Time (14-21 hours per week)
Term: 3 years initial term (may be extended subject to funding)
Salary: Grade 4.1 £28,638.00 Full-time equivalent
Job Purpose
To support Parochial Church Councils (PCCs), the governing bodies of parish churches, each of which are independent charities, in the maintenance of accurate financial records and timely production of financial information and accounts. To undertake the administration associated with the role of the Area Dean.
Safeguarding
The Diocese of Durham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- To support the governance of parish churches by ensuring that accurate records are kept of financial transactions undertaken by their governing body, the PCC.
- Based on these records, production of regular management accounts and year end financial statements to inform PCC meetings and decisions.
- To support and encourage best practice regarding parish financial management
- Preparation of financial returns, gift aid claims and other financial information as required.
- Supporting the Area Dean with general administrative duties and office management, including arranging clergy cover for parishes in vacancy, updating the deanery website and drafting email newsletters to the deanery, managing correspondence and databases.
- Undertake other reasonable duties commensurate with the role and the experience and skills of the postholder as requested, including providing cover for other team members as required.
Key Relationships:
Regular contact with Finance Resources Co-ordinator, Area Dean, Lay Chair and Deanery Treasurer of Easington Deanery, Parish Clergy, Parish Treasurers, and other PCC members, Diocesan Finance Team and other Diocesan staff.
Budget Responsibility:
The post-holder will not be expected to take responsibility for authorising, processing or undertaking transactions, cash management, accuracy or timely submission of claims or applications, ensuring completeness of records or any other financial responsibility on behalf of the PCCs or the Deanery.
- Experience
- Required
- Employment
- Part-time
- Salary
- £28,638 yearly
Charity • 51-250 Employees
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The Diocese of Durham is the Church of England from the River Tyne in the North; to the River Tees in the South; the Durham Dales in the West; and to the Sea in the East.
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