Vacant job

Do you want to work with finance where the numbers contribute to something bigger?

Visby Diocese is now looking for a business-oriented and meticulous accounting economist who wants to help develop our financial work.

About the job

As an accounting economist with us, you will become a qualified support for deaneries and parishes within Visby Diocese. You contribute to creating stable and long-term financial conditions that make a difference – both in people's daily lives and for future generations.

You are responsible for ongoing financial administration and work independently with the entire process from bookkeeping to annual accounts and reporting. Together with your colleagues, you develop and quality-assure financial routines and working methods.

Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities include:

• preparing, following up on, and auditing budgets
• responsible for ongoing bookkeeping, coding, reconciliations, and general ledger
• performing monthly, quarterly, and annual closing
• handling customer and supplier accounts as well as payments
• producing financial reports for management and boards
• following up and analyzing financial results, key figures, and profitability
• preparing VAT, employer, and income tax returns
• responsible for payroll administration, payroll processing, and reporting to authorities.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who has

• post-secondary education in economics or accounting, or equivalent experience
• several years of experience in similar tasks
• good knowledge of bookkeeping, annual accounts, and tax returns
• good familiarity with working in financial and payroll systems
• valid driver's license (Category B)
• shares the Church of Sweden's value base.
• experience working within the Church of Sweden or another non-profit organization is meritorious.

We place great emphasis on personal suitability. You are structured, meticulous, and analytical, and have an easy time collaborating with others. At the same time, you work independently and take responsibility for your tasks. You are solution-oriented and enjoy developing routines and working methods. We also believe you have a pedagogical approach and like to explain financial matters in a clear and trustworthy manner.

What we offer

With us, you get to work in an organization where finance is an important part of the church's mission. You become part of an engaged team with short decision-making paths and have the opportunity to influence and develop the financial function.

Application

Send your application to [email protected] with a cover letter and CV, marking the subject line with "Accounting Economist".

The last day for applications is August 9, 2026. However, we work with continuous selection and interviews, which means the position may be filled before the final application date. Therefore, please send in your application as soon as possible.

If you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Niclas Olander, Head of Finance, at 070-221 69 77.

We look forward to receiving your application!

About Visby Diocese

Visby Diocese comprises the deaneries and parishes of Gotland as well as the Church of Sweden Abroad (SKUT). The diocesan office supports and develops the church's activities in areas such as finance, real estate, cultural heritage, communication, and organizational development. With us, you get to work in an organization where sound financial management contributes to creating the conditions for the church's mission.