Part-Time Parish Bookkeeper: OPAS, Budgets & Gift Aid

The Methodist Church in Britain; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 21 000 - 30 000; Tempo parcial

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

23 days annual leave

Eye test vouchers

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Employee assistance programme

Life assurance

Resumo da oferta

The Diocese of Westminster is seeking a Parish Bookkeeper for two Catholic parishes in Northwood and Carpenders Park/South Oxhey. The role covers parish accounting, Gift Aid and Planned Giving, payments, bank reconciliations and budget support on the OPAS system.

It is a permanent part-time post for 12 hours a week with a focus on accurate records, timely reporting and collaboration with the Finance Committee. AAT qualification or equivalent is essential.

Qualificações

• AAT qualification or equivalent is essential.
• Previous bookkeeping or accounting experience in a similar role.
• Experience using computerised accounting systems.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative yet capable of working independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word and Outlook.

Responsabilidades

• Record parish income and expenditure on the OPAS accounting system.
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations.
• Process payments and manage recurring transactions.
• Prepare quarterly financial reports for Finance Committee meetings.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Support budget preparation and ongoing monitoring.
• Administer Planned Giving and Gift Aid records.
• Monitor and record online and contactless donations.
• Prepare annual financial returns and year-end reports.
• Liaise with suppliers and resolve payment queries.
• Support financial control procedures and parish counting processes.

Conhecimentos

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Prioritisation

Formação académica

AAT qualification or equivalent

Ferramentas

OPAS accounting system

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Diocese of Westminster is seeking a Parish Bookkeeper for two Catholic parishes in Northwood and Carpenders Park/South Oxhey. The role covers parish accounting, Gift Aid and Planned Giving, payments, bank reconciliations and budget support on the OPAS system.

It is a permanent part-time post for 12 hours a week with a focus on accurate records, timely reporting and collaboration with the Finance Committee. AAT qualification or equivalent is essential.