Contract: Permanent | Salary: £31,487- £35,316 | Location: West End, London | Hours: 35 hours per week | Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays
The Finance Officer will be responsible for overseeing various financial aspects within our organisation and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. You will require a strong understanding of gift aid compliance, legislative changes, and financial account management. Additionally, you will act as the subject matter expert for finance systems and serve as a backup for the Finance Manager when necessary.
The Finance Officer is a vital part of All Souls’ staff, supporting the church’s ministry and engaging with the staff, church officers, and wider church family to realise our vision. You will entail active involvement in church life, including staff fellowship, prayer groups, occasional Prayer Gathering attendance, and representing the church externally when necessary.
Qualifications:
– Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or relevant equivalent experience
– Proven experience in gift aid compliance and finance management
– Excellent knowledge of HMRC regulations related to gift aid
– Familiarity with finance systems and SAGE accounting software
– Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
– Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
– Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
– Detail-oriented and capable of working with accuracy
– Totally committed to the evangelical Christian stance and mission of All Souls Church
– Ability to work alongside others while demonstrating Christian principles and behaviours
– Personal commitment to corporate prayer by prioritising attendance at staff prayer groups and meetings
Closing Date: Sunday, 3rd September at 23.59pm
Interviews: From 11th September
Starting Date: Subject to agreement
The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community. We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.