The role
combines strategic influence with hands‑on responsibility - ideal for someone who thrives in a small, collaborative environment.
Key responsibilities
1. Operational Duties: Oversee the day-to-day financial operations of the Company, including financial processes, monthly and year-end accounts, staff supervision, Board reporting and support for key governance committees.
2. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the Company meets all PRA, FCA, HMRC and other regulatory requirements, including the preparation of regulatory returns and documentation.
3. Financial Leadership: Provide strategic financial leadership including budgeting, forecasting, capital and liquidity planning, financial reporting, and assessment of loan applications.
4. Company Secretary Duties: Support the Board in fulfilling its governance and statutory responsibilities, including maintaining statutory records and advising on governance best practice.
Further details of the responsibilities and requirements of the role are available upon request.
Essential experience and attributes
5. Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
6. Senior finance leadership experience, ideally within a regulated financial services environment.
7. Experience preparing statutory accounts and managing external audits.
8. Ability to operate effectively in a small organisation with hands‑on responsibilities.
9. Experience advising Boards and supporting governance or Company Secretary functions.
10. Strong analytical, financial modelling and problem‑solving skills.
11. Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex financial matters clearly.
12. Commitment to good governance.
13. Adaptable, collaborative and comfortable balancing strategic and operational work.
Desirable experience
14. Background in banking, mutual organisations, church or charity finance.
15. Strong understanding of PRA/FCA regulatory frameworks and prudential requirements.
16. Knowledge of mission‑based or niche lending sectors, particularly lending to churches.
17. Experience acting as deputy to a Chief Executive or contributing to strategic planning.
Practical details
18. Full‑time, based on‑site at our York office.
19. Occasional travel for meetings, regulatory engagement or sector events.
20. As part of a small team, flexibility and willingness to support colleagues across functions is essential.
21. We are only able to consider applicants from those who are eligible to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.
Timeline
Closing date: 22 May 2026
Interview date: 4 June 2026 (planned) in person, in York
Company
Methodist Chapel Aid is a small UK bank, founded in 1890 to support Christian churches and associated organisations through the provision of loan finance, primarily for building and property-related projects. Our core purpose is to make loans available at the lowest practicable rates of interest, helping churches enhance their buildings and facilities for the benefit of their congregations and wider communities.
We operate a simple and highly focused business model, with a small staff team, a modest number of customers, and a conservative approach to capital, liquidity, lending and risk management. Deposits from individuals, churches, charities and other organisations help fund our lending activity, while our investment portfolio is managed to support income, liquidity and long-term financial resilience in line with our ethical policy.
Company info Website Telephone 01904 622150 Location 53 Walmgate
York
North Yorkshire
YO1 9TY
United Kingdom
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