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Parish Bookkeeper; NORWD/CARPK
Job in
Greater London, London, Greater London, W1B, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-30
Listing for:
The Methodist Church in Britain
Part Time
position Listed on 2026-10-30
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Accounting & Finance -
Finance & Banking
Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Accounting & Finance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Greater London
Parish Bookkeeper for two Catholic parishes, St Matthew's in Northwood and St Joseph's in Carpenders Park and South Oxhey, within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster. The post keeps parish accounts on the diocesan OPAS system, covering bank reconciliations, payments, quarterly reports for the Finance Committee, budgets and year-end returns. It is a permanent part-time role of 12 hours a week, with Gift Aid and Planned Giving administration among its duties.
An AAT qualification or equivalent is essential.
- Recording parish income and expenditure on the diocesan OPAS accounting system
- 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
- AAT qualification or equivalent
- 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
- Managing multiple priorities and working to deadlines
- Collaborative approach with the ability to work independently
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook
- Embodying the diocesan values of Competence, Reliability, Honesty, Perseverance and Love
- Experience with in a charity, faith-based or non-profit organisation
- Understanding of the Catholic Church and its structure
- Commitment to supporting the mission and values of the Catholic Church
- 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pro rata for part-time staff
- Vouchers for free eye tests and £50 towards the cost of glasses
- Reward Gateway scheme with discounts on products and services
- Pension scheme 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
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