Parish Finance Administrator, Reading

Portsmouth Diocese; Reading; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday (pro‑rata)

Life assurance

Wellbeing programme

Contributory pension

Job summary

English Martyrs Parish, Reading, seeks a skilled Parish Finance Administrator to support the Parish Priest in financial management. This part-time role offers 10 hours per week over 3 days in a welcoming Catholic community.

You will oversee budgets, manage accounts, prepare reports, maintain records, and assist with governance, Gift Aid, and fundraising while coordinating with the Diocese of Portsmouth.

Qualifications

• Provide financial oversight for the parish and assist with budgets and reporting.
• Manage accounts, maintain accurate financial records and reports.
• Support governance, compliance, Gift Aid and fundraising processes.
• Coordinate with the Diocese of Portsmouth and Curia departments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare budgets and monitor expenditure across the parish.
• Produce regular financial reports for leadership and audit.
• Support voluntary finance teams and keep records up to date.
• Assist with Gift Aid, fundraising and compliance tasks.

Job description

Hours: 10 hours per week, to be worked over 3 days

Travel requirement: Some occasional travel may be required for training purposes

English Martyrs Parish, Reading are seeking a skilled and motivated Parish Finance Administrator to join English Martyrs Parish and support the Parish Priest in ensuring the effective financial management of the parish. This role is ideal for someone with strong financial administration experience who is looking for a part-time position within a welcoming and values-driven community.

About the Role

The Parish Finance Administrator will provide financial oversight for the parish, ensuring good stewardship of resources and smooth administrative operations. Key responsibilities include preparing budgets, managing accounts, producing financial reports, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting parish volunteers involved in finance-related tasks.

You will also assist with governance, compliance, Gift Aid, fundraising processes, and coordination with the Diocese of Portsmouth’s Finance and other Curia departments.

This is an exciting time to join our friendly, busy, and supportive team as we implement our 10-year Mission Plan, shaping the future of our Diocese and the communities we serve.

Covering Hampshire, Berkshire, South Oxford, and the Channel Islands, our Diocese is home to 87 parishes and 50 schools, serving over 27,000 practising Catholics and supporting 32,000 children and their families. Our work is both challenging and deeply rewarding, offering the opportunity to be part of something truly meaningful.

Employee benefits include 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays (pro‑rata), free life assurance and employee wellbeing programme, and contributory pension scheme.

If you are inspired by the idea of working in a values‑driven environment where your efforts will have a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.

Come and be part of our mission!

The closing date for applications is 27th September 2026.

We encourage an early application as we may close this advertisement at our discretion before the date stated, if a high number of applicants apply.

Previous applicants need not apply.

You will be notified shortly after the closing date, should we wish to progress your application and invite you to an interview.

The Diocese of Portsmouth is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all who support the ethos and values of the Catholic Church.

You must have a valid UK Right to Work, as the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth does not offer UK Visa Sponsorship.