Karlstad Parish is looking for a committed accountant for our finance function in a secure and values-driven operation.
We are looking for someone who wants to take responsibility and enjoys working both independently and together with others. With us, you combine analysis with ongoing tasks in an unpretentious environment where we help each other.
You work close to the finance manager and provide support in daily work and in developing 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 office and staff from the cathedral parish are located. We offer individual offices that provide a calm work environment and opportunity to focus, while we also have good cohesion and open doors. The finance team consists of a finance manager, two finance administrators, and this accounting position.
About the role
As an accountant with us, you get a central role with focus on two important operational areas – burial services and the parish's properties. You work close to operations managers and provide support in planning, follow-up, and development of finances.
Your main responsibilities
Ongoing financial management, such as accounts payable and receivable, and invoicing
Support in budget and forecasting work
Support to operations managers on financial matters and decision-making materials
Responsibility for and management of the fixed asset register
Financial work related to the parish's property management
Foundation accounting, including financial statements and tax returns
Participation in the development of routines and financial management
Qualifications
We are looking for someone who:
Has a university degree in economics, preferably with a focus on accounting and at least three years of experience in qualified financial work.
Has good knowledge of bookkeeping, budgeting, and financial follow-up.
Is analytical, thorough, and works in a structured manner with the ability to see both the whole and the details
Enjoys taking independent responsibility, drives your work forward, and can collaborate with others.
Is communicative and can explain finances in a clear and pedagogical way.
Has an unpretentious attitude and is flexible in your working approach, with a willingness to contribute both in daily work and in developing new working methods.
It is a merit to have experience with fixed asset registers, property economics, or similar areas.
Conditions
Karlstad Parish offers wellness contributions and occupational health services via KMTI, which includes a gym card. Flexible time agreements apply.
The position is a permanent full-time employment and we typically apply a probationary period.
Applications are made via: https://karlstadspastorat.varbi.com/ no later than August 16. Interviews may be conducted on an ongoing basis from August onwards.
Please attach a CV and preferably a cover letter where you tell us why you are applying for this particular position. Response time may be somewhat longer during the summer. If you have any questions, please contact us by email.
We look forward to receiving your application!
In preparation for the recruitment, we have taken a position on recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore decline contact with media sales, recruitment sites, and similar.Karlstad Parish is looking for a committed accountant for our finance function in a secure and values-driven operation.
We are looking for someone who wants to take responsibility and enjoys working both independently and together with others. With us, you combine analysis with ongoing tasks in an unpretentious environment where we help each other.
You work close to the finance manager and provide support in daily work and in developing 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…
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Typ
job
Stav
active
Viditelnost
public
Město
Karlstad
Adresa
Västra Kyrkogatan 5
GPS
59.381886782428, 13.505371994222
Email
Telefon
Zobrazení
9
Publikováno
26. 6. 2026
Upraveno
31. 7. 2026
Parametry
Kraj
Värmlands län
Duration
Tills vidare
Zaměstnavatel
Karlstads pastorat
Postcode
65224
Počet míst
1
Profese
Redovisningsekonom
Salary Type
Fast månads- vecko- eller timlön
Scope Of Work
100–100 %
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