Part-Time Parish Bookkeeper for Two Parishes

Diocese of Westminster; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave + bank holidays

Eye care vouchers (£50 glasses)

Rewards Gateway discounts

Employer pension 5%

Salary sacrifice/pension

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced parental pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster is seeking a highly organised Parish Bookkeeper to support the financial administration of two parishes: St Matthew’s Church, Northwood, and St Joseph’s Church, Carpenders Park & South Oxhey. This part-time role is 12 hours per week and pays £15.50 per hour, with duties including recording income/expenditure, reconciliations, Gift Aid, and reporting.

You will work closely with the Parish Priest, Parish Administrator and Finance Committee to ensure

Qualifications

• Previous bookkeeping or accounting experience in a similar role.
• Experience using computerised accounting systems.
• An AAT qualification or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Experience within a charity, faith-based or non-profit organisation.
• An understanding of the Catholic Church and its structure.
• A commitment to supporting the mission and values of the Catholic Church.

Responsibilities

• Recording parish income and expenditure using the diocesan accounting system (OPAS).
• Completing monthly bank reconciliations.
• Processing payments and managing recurring transactions.
• Preparing quarterly financial reports for Finance Committee meetings.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation.
• Supporting budget preparation and ongoing budget monitoring.
• Administering Planned Giving and Gift Aid records.
• Monitoring and recording online and contactless donations.
• Preparing annual financial returns and year-end reports.
• Liaising with suppliers and resolving payment or invoice queries.
• Supporting financial control procedures and parish counting processes

Skills

Previous bookkeeping experience

Computerised accounting systems

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent

Tools

OPAS

Job description

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster is seeking a highly organised Parish Bookkeeper to support the financial administration of two parishes: St Matthew’s Church, Northwood, and St Joseph’s Church, Carpenders Park & South Oxhey. This part-time role is 12 hours per week and pays £15.50 per hour, with duties including recording income/expenditure, reconciliations, Gift Aid, and reporting.

You will work closely with the Parish Priest, Parish Administrator and Finance Committee to ensure