Finance and Asset Management Team manage the assets and finances of the Diocesan Board of Finance (DBF), provides services to the local church and clergy in finance, stewardship and property.
Antony MacRow-Wood
Director of Finance and Asset Management
Antony will lead the team and is responsible for the management, safeguarding and growth of DBF assets and finances in accordance with ecclesiastical, charity and company laws.
Working hours Monday - Friday, 9:00-17:00
Olivia Otieno
Management Accountant
Olivia supports in the preparation of the DBF management accounts, the annual statutory accounts and preparation work for the auditors. Olivia is also responsible for the SDBF BC Ltd accounts, assisting parishes with parochial fee enquiries and the calculation and management of ordinand maintenance grants for those in full-time theological study.
Mobile 07917 912199
Working hours Monday - Friday, 9:00-17:00
Pete Reynolds
Systems Accountant and Data Analyst
Pete is responsible for the development of the accounting system, processes, and regular financial report production. Pete supports the team with a variety of accounting activities including banking, fairer share, and accounting analysis.
Working hours Monday - Friday, 9:00-17:00
Carolyn Cropp
Accounts Administrator & Stipends Secretary
Carolyn is responsible for overseeing the financial arrangements for clergy moving to or within the Diocese and for ongoing stipendiary and clergy grants arrangements or enquiries. Carolyn can assist with the payment of supplier invoices, clergy, and staff expenses and DBF staff payroll enquiries.
Carolyn administers the Parish Giving Scheme and assists with registration, general enquiries, donor forms, leaflets, and tokens.
Mobile 07917 912199
Working hours Tuesday - Friday, 9:00-14:00
Andy Thompson
Accounts Assistant
Andy assists with: production of the SDBF Financials, managing accounts payable and payment cycle, sales ledger maintenance, ensuring accountability and reporting accuracy, monthly and year-end reporting + liason with our auditors.
Working hours Monday - Friday, 9:00-17:00
Fiona Pretorius
Finance & Property Adminstrator
Financial Administrator (Monday – Wednesday) : Fiona is responsible for the purchase ledger. Processing supplier invoices for payment and authorisation, preparing and processing the BACS weekly payment run and reconciling supplier statements.
Fiona prepares the agenda and committee papers for the Finance and Resources Committee for distribution to the committee members.
