Trust Funds Assistant

Purpose Of Role

This is a newly created collaborative and integral role within the Joint Finance Team across the Dioceses of Winchester and Portsmouth. The Dioceses of Winchester and Portsmouth (DBF) act as the custodian trustee for our parishes (PCC) across both dioceses and manage funds in excess of £30m across c.620 funds.

This role will be responsible for seeking ways to identify the purposes of these funds and creating a bespoke database to assist with the day-to-day oversight. Reporting to the Heads of Finance, the role will support the Finance Officer and Finance Assistant with the delivery of treasury functions to our parishes, through enabling prompt identification of the relevant information to enable investment transactions to take place.

Job Summary

Create a master list of the funds and related account details with the relevant investors.

Review the electronic and paper archive information for details of restrictions around funds and confirm the accuracy and completeness of the information.

Identify funds where restrictions may no longer be relevant and provide guidance on how these may be wound up.

Identify small / low value balances where Charity Commission rules may allow alternative action to be taken with the fund.

Identify endowments where permission could be sought to spend the capital, if income flows are insufficient for requirements.

Identify any small trusts with similar purposes where there may be opportunity to combine trusts to alleviate some of the administrative burden.

Produce an action plan based on the findings of the above and work with the Heads of Finance to implement the plan.

Review the PCC annual accounts for accurate reporting of their funds, based on the details of restrictions around the funds.

To provide other assistance as may occasionally be required by senior members of the Joint Finance Team.

Key role requirements

This is an office-based 12-month fixed-term part-time role of 21 hours per week, with the expectation to work from the office 2 days per week.

You will need to be/have:

An understanding of charity finance, different fund types and Charity Commission guidance in relation to these is essential.

A background in finance or bookkeeping is desirable.

An ability to understand and interpret legal or trust documentation is desirable.

Experience of Xledger accounting systems would be advantageous but not essential; experience of working with Microsoft Suite applications and financial accounting systems is essential.

Knowledge and experience of working in a large and complex organisation is desirable

Please refer to the Job Description for more information about the role and person specification.

What we offer

Your Salary

• A salary of £32,117per annum full-time, approx. £19,270 for part-time hours. We also make an employer s pension contribution of 10% of your salary.

Your Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus eight bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)
• A recently refurbished office environment with landscaped gardens and plenty of on-site parking
• Access to Health Assured, an Employee Assistance Programme

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Mark Teahan, Head of Finance Winchester. Details can be found on our website.

CVs not accepted. To apply, please complete and return the 2-part application forms.

Applications must be received by 12 noon on Monday 8 September 2025. Interviews will be held on Thursday 18 September 2025 at Old Alresford Place, Hampshire, SO24 9DH.