Vacant job

Economist/Administrator to Södra Kållands Parish

Do you want to work with finance in a smaller office where joy at work and meaningful contexts characterize the everyday life?

The Church of Sweden meets people in all stages of life. In Södra Kållands Parish, we want to be a relevant, present, and accessible church for all ages. We are now looking for someone who wants to be part of our dedicated team and contribute with your expertise in finance and administration.

About us

Södra Kållands Parish includes the congregations of Järpås, Kållands-Råda, and Örslösa. Our office is located in the Råda parish house, beautifully situated in a nature-friendly environment. Here, we work closely together in a pleasant, personal, and professional work environment where cooperation and joy at work are important guiding principles.

In the office, we are three colleagues who together are responsible for the parish office, each with their main area: finance, administration/HR, and communication. The office is a central support function for the congregations' activities as well as property and cemetery management, working under the leadership of the parish priest.

About the position

As an economist/administrator, you play a key role in the parish. You work broadly with finance and are an important support to both managers and elected representatives. You collaborate closely with colleagues in the office, the parish priest, cemetery and property managers, and external actors. You are also a presenter in the church council and church assembly and have support from an external financial consultant responsible for budgeting and financial statements.

Job responsibilities

Finance

• Overall responsibility for financial management
• Ongoing bookkeeping and accounting
• Accounts receivable and payable, payments, and receipt handling
• Collection and donation reporting (cash and Swish)
• Preparation of monthly and quarterly reports
• Administration of foundations and funds
• Development of financial routines
• Participation in budgeting and financial statement work
• Contact with banks, auditing firms, and lay auditors

Administration

• Shared staffing of the parish office (phone, email, visits, and bookings)
• Parts of record-keeping and overall archive issues
• Participation in permit applications to authorities
• Participation in applications and requisitioning of KAE and KUB
• Support function for cemetery and property management
• Presenter and contact with elected representatives

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with relevant education and/or several years of experience in accounting. Experience in record-keeping and archive work is an advantage.

As a person, you are meticulous, structured, and self-driven, while also enjoying collaboration and having a solution-oriented approach. You have good communication skills and feel confident in the role of support to both operations and elected representatives.

Employment conditions

• Full-time
• Driver's license B required
• Membership in the Church of Sweden is a prerequisite

About the parish

Södra Kållands Parish has approximately 5,300 members, 17 churches, and four parish houses (Råda, Järpås, Örslösa, and Tun) where the main activities are conducted. There are about 60 elected representatives at various levels, over 30 employees, and many volunteers. The activities are characterized by engagement, community, and a rich parish life during the day and evening almost every day.

You can read more about the congregations' activities on our website: svenskakyrkan.se/sodrakalland

On the website, you can also find our parish instruction under the section “about the parish”.

You can also see more on our social media:

facebook.com/sodrakalland

instagram.com/svenskakyrkanisodrakalland

Application

Apply by February 11, 2026. Interviews may be conducted on an ongoing basis.

Send your CV and cover letter to:

[email protected]

or by post to:

Södra Kållands Parish

Råda parish house 1

531 96 Lidköping

Start date as soon as possible or by agreement.

For questions about the position, contact parish priest Markus Hagberg,

0510–48 52 35, [email protected]

Warm welcome with your application!

We have chosen to conduct this recruitment on our own and therefore kindly but firmly request no contact from staffing and recruitment companies or ad sellers.