Vacant job

Karlstad Parish is looking for an engaged accountant to join our finance team in a secure and values-driven organization.

We are looking for you who want to take responsibility and thrive working both independently and collaboratively. Here, you will alternate between analysis and daily tasks in a flat hierarchy environment where we support each other.

You will work closely with the Finance Manager and provide support in daily operations as well as the development of our routines. There are good opportunities to grow in the role and take on more responsibility over time.

The office is centrally located opposite the Cathedral, where both the secretariat and staff from the Cathedral Parish are based. We offer individual offices that provide a calm working environment and the opportunity for focus, while maintaining good team cohesion and open doors. The finance team consists of the Finance Manager, two finance administrators, and this accountant position.

About the role

As an accountant with us, you will have a central role focused on two important business areas – funeral services and the parish's properties. You will work closely with operational managers and provide support in planning, follow-up, and financial development.

Your main responsibilities

• Ongoing financial management, such as supplier and customer accounting as well as invoicing
• Support in budgeting and forecasting
• Support for operational managers in financial matters and decision-making materials
• Responsibility for and management of fixed asset registers
• Financial work related to the parish's property management
• Foundation accounting, including annual reports and tax returns
• Participation in the development of routines and financial control

Qualifications

We are looking for you who:

• Have a university degree in economics, preferably with a focus on accounting, and at least three years of experience in qualified financial work.
• Have good knowledge of bookkeeping, budgeting, and financial follow-up.
• Are analytical, meticulous, and work in a structured manner with the ability to see both the big picture and details.
• Enjoy taking personal responsibility, driving your work forward, and collaborating with others.
• Are communicative and can explain financial matters in a clear and pedagogical way.
• Have a flat-hierarchy attitude and are flexible in your working methods, with a willingness to contribute to both daily work and the development of new ways of working.

Experience with fixed asset registers, property finance, or similar areas is considered an advantage.

Conditions

Karlstad Parish offers a wellness allowance and occupational health care via KMTI, including a gym membership. Flexible working hours apply.

The position is a permanent full-time employment, and we usually apply a probationary period.

Apply via: https://karlstadspastorat.varbi.com/ (https://karlstadspastorat.varbi.com/) by August 16th. Interviews may take place on an ongoing basis starting from August.

Please attach a CV and preferably a cover letter explaining why you are applying for this specific position. Response times may be slightly longer during the summer. For questions – contact us via email.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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