Parish Bookkeeper (Job Ref: 897-COMMR)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 12 000 - 15 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Pension scheme

Annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Résumé du poste

St Mary & St Michael Parish is seeking a parish bookkeeper to manage accounts on the OPAS system, handling income, expenditures and Gift Aid for a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Part-time, six hours a week, Mon–Fri, independently for the Parish Priest, with essential AAT qualification or equivalent and experience in bookkeeping or finance. Training in safeguarding and diocesan procedures will be provided.

Qualifications

• AAT qualification or equivalent.
• Previous bookkeeping/finance/accounting experience.
• Experience using computerised accounting systems.
• Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining relationships.
• Intermediate MS Office skills: Outlook, Word, Excel.

Responsabilités

• Maintain parish accounts using the diocesan accounting system (OPAS).
• Process and record all income and expenditure transactions.
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations and maintain accurate records.
• Prepare and submit the Annual Financial Return.
• Administer planned giving and Gift Aid records.
• Maintain donation records and process recurring contributions.
• Prepare financial reports for Parish Finance Committee meetings.
• Record credit card transactions and maintain documentation.
• Monitor online donations and contactless giving income.
• Liaise with parishioners and respond to finance inquiries.
• Support and supervise parish volunteers.
• Undertake diocesan safeguarding and finance training.

Connaissances

Organisational skills

Communication & interpersonal skills

Independent worker

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Formation

AAT qualification or equivalent

Outils

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Description du poste

Parish bookkeeper for St Mary & St Michael Parish, part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster, on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The post keeps the parish accounts on the diocesan OPAS system, covering income and expenditure, monthly bank reconciliations, Gift Aid and planned giving records, and the Annual Financial Return. It is six hours a week, Monday to Friday, worked independently for the Parish Priest. An AAT qualification or equivalent is listed as essential.

What the job involves

• Maintain parish accounts using the diocesan accounting system (OPAS)
• Process and record all income and expenditure transactions
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records
• Prepare and submit the Annual Financial Return
• Administer planned giving and Gift Aid records
• Maintain parishioner donation records and process recurring contributions
• Prepare financial reports for Parish Finance Committee meetings as required
• Record company credit card transactions and maintain supporting documentation
• Monitor and reconcile online donations and contactless giving income
• Liaise with parishioners and respond to finance-related enquiries
• Support and supervise parish volunteers where required
• Undertake mandatory diocesan training, including safeguarding and finance-related training

Qualifications

• AAT qualification or equivalent

Experience

• Previous experience in a bookkeeping, finance or accounting role
• Experience using computerised accounting systems

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently while maintaining effective working relationships
• Good problem-solving skills and a flexible approach to work
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel

Nice to have

• Experience working within a charity, non-profit or faith-based organisation
• Basic understanding of the Catholic Church and its structure
• Commitment to supporting the mission and values of the Catholic Church

What's offered

• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pro rata for part-time staff
• Free eye test vouchers and £50 towards the cost of glasses
• Reward Gateway scheme with discounts on a wide range of products and services
• Pension with 5% employer contribution, and salary exchange for pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life assurance and death in service benefit