Accountant

Hillsong UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillsong UK is seeking a qualified Accountant for its Finance Team in London. This full-time role involves managing financial operations, ensuring accuracy in reporting, and supporting the system processes within a church environment. Ideal candidates will have a commitment to stewardship and excellent interpersonal skills, with technical expertise in finance.

Qualifications

• Personal commitment to Jesus and vision of Hillsong Church.
• Experience in a professional finance environment.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts payable function and monitor ledger accuracy.
• Manage Gift Aid submissions and prepare quarterly VAT returns.
• Assist with audit preparation and improve financial systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Advanced Excel skills

Team player attitude

Education

AAT Level or above

Tools

IRIS

Concur

Job description

ACCOUNTANT - Full Time, Permanent
Based at Central Office / Hybrid

We're looking for a qualified and diligent Accountant to join our Central Services team at Hillsong Church UK. This full-time role plays a key part in the Finance Team, supporting our church's financial operations with accuracy, insight and care. You'll work closely with our Finance Manager to manage reporting, budgets, general ledger accuracy, and month-end processes.

This role is ideal for someone with strong technical knowledge, a heart for the local church, and a desire to steward resources with excellence.

Some of the key responsibilities include:

Accounts Payable & Treasury

• Oversee and support the day-to-day accounts payable function with the Accounts Officer
• Monitor purchase ledger accuracy and payment timelines
• Prepare weekly treasury reports and monthly KPI data

Income & Donations

• Analyse donation income streams and reconcile with third-party data
• Support accounts receivable and manage invoicing records
• Provide management reporting and trend analysis

General Ledger & Month-End

• Maintain accuracy in coding and ledger structure
• Reconcile cost-related balance sheet accounts
• Assist with journal entries, bank reconciliations, and variance analysis

Gift Aid & VAT

• Oversee fortnightly Gift Aid submissions and reporting
• Collate data and prepare quarterly VAT returns

Systems & Processes

• Manage IRIS system setup and user support
• Support expense and invoice submissions through Concur
• Monitor credit card usage and ensure adherence to policy
• Maintain banking system best practices and procedures

Audit & Financial Improvement

• Assist with audit preparation and statutory accounts
• Lead on improving systems and implementing new processes

Additional tasks may be assigned during conferences and church events.

We're looking for someone who has:

• A personal commitment to Jesus and the vision of Hillsong Church
• A heart for stewardship and excellence in church finance
• Part-qualified accounting status (AAT Level or above preferred)
• Experience working in a professional finance environment
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial systems
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large data sets
• High attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a team-player attitude
• Confidence using IRIS and Concur (preferred but not essential)

If you're passionate about serving the church through finance and love the idea of contributing to something bigger, we'd love to hear from you