Finance Manager

Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent charity organization is looking for a Finance Manager in Westminster. This role involves maintaining a robust financial control framework, mentoring a team, and supporting financial processes. Key responsibilities include managing month-end procedures and conducting audits. Ideal candidates will have a relevant qualification and strong financial accounting skills. The position offers a competitive salary between £49k-52k, along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

£49k-52k salary

23 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Finalist or qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or qualified by experience.
• Strong financial accounting knowledge and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word; knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to drive financial accountability.
• Manage a team of Accounts Assistants, ensuring their professional growth.
• Maintain integrity and accuracy of data for financial management.
• Ensure month-end processes and timelines are adhered to.
• Support the annual statutory audit process.

Skills

Financial accounting knowledge

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Excel

Ability to work independently

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Finalist or qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Qualified by experience

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains

Job description

As Finance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining a robust financial control framework, ensuring accurate financial data, mentoring a team of Accounts Assistants, and driving continuous improvement across finance processes. You'll be responsible for key areas such as month‑end processes, fixed asset management, internal recharges, credit card reconciliations, and supporting the annual audit.

Key Responsibilities

1. Work collaboratively with colleagues throughout the charity to drive financial accountability, enhance financial understanding and improve communication.
2. Team‑manage a team of Accounts Assistants by ensuring their professional growth, setting objectives, conducting appraisals and coaching where required.
3. Deputise for the Financial Controller.
4. Maintain the integrity and accuracy of data by ensuring income and expenditure are correctly assigned and in a timely manner (for example, restricted vs unrestricted, charged to the appropriate department or prompt correction).
5. Play a key role in the month‑end process by taking responsibility for key processes such as:
   • Timely allocation and reconciliation of the diocese's main bank account;
   • Timely review and approval of journals of the team including recharges, petty cash, intercompany, accruals, deferrals, prepayments and other relevant accounts;
   • Timely preparation of journals where required;
   • Ensure ledgers and balance sheet reconciliations are up to date and signed off;
   • Ensure overall month‑end process and timeline are adhered to.
6. Fully own the fixed assets maintenance process by ensuring accurate posting of additions/disposals and depreciation, and maintain regular communication with budget holders on project statuses.
7. Fully own the internal recharges process for credit card expenses, IT expenses, DBS checks, health and safety and other diocesan activities.
8. Fully own the credit card reconciliation process by being the point of contact, ensuring timely submissions are received and postings into the GL, and ensuring adherence to policy by credit card holders.
9. Review and approve payments including weekly BACS payment run and HSBCnet payments.
10. Support the annual statutory audit process with the preparation of working papers and reconciliations, and liaise with the auditors.
11. Contribute to continuous improvements in finance processes and systems, implementing best practices and maintaining financial controls to mitigate financial risk.
12. Perform any other accounting and finance related ad‑hoc tasks as and when required, including holiday cover and contributing to projects.

Qualifications

• Finalist or qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or qualified by experience.
• Strong financial accounting knowledge and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word; knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains is desirable.

Experience working in a faith‑based or charitable setting is welcome but not essential.

About the Diocese of Westminster

We are the Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster, a faith‑driven charity rooted in service, tradition, and community. At the core of our mission is a commitment to faith, education, and social justice. Guided by Cardinal Vincent Nichols, we serve over 90,000 students across 208 schools, support 212 vibrant parishes, and drive countless social initiatives that bring hope and compassion to those in need. Our work extends beyond the Church walls, positively shaping communities and transforming lives. we uphold the values of Competence, Reliability, Honesty, Perseverance, and Love‑principles that define our mission and shape the way we serve.

Benefits

• £49k‑52k depending on experience (salary)
• Permanent | Fulltime position at Vaughan House, SW1P
• 23 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part‑time employees)
• Vouchers for free eye tests and £50 towards the cost of glasses
• Reward Gateway scheme offering discounts on a wide range of products and services
• Pension scheme for eligible employees - 5% paid by the employer
• Salary exchange (salary sacrifice) for pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life assurance / Death in Service benefit
• In return for your hard work and commitment to us, you will receive a competitive reward package that includes the above and more.

Closing date 21/11/2025.