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Parish Bookkeeper; COMMR
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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Finance & Banking
Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Office Administrator/ Coordinator -
Accounting
Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounting Assistant, Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Office Administrator/ Coordinator
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Greater London
Parish bookkeeper for St Mary & St Michael Parish, part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster, on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The post keeps the parish accounts on the diocesan OPAS system, covering income and expenditure, monthly bank reconciliations, Gift Aid and planned giving records, and the Annual Financial Return. It is six hours a week, Monday to Friday, worked independently for the Parish Priest.
An AAT qualification or equivalent is listed as essential.
- Maintain parish accounts using the diocesan accounting system (OPAS)
- Process and record all income and expenditure transactions
- Complete monthly bank reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records
- Prepare and submit the Annual Financial Return
- Administer planned giving and Gift Aid records
- Maintain parishioner donation records and process recurring contributions
- Prepare financial reports for Parish Finance Committee meetings as required
- Record company credit card transactions and maintain supporting documentation
- Monitor and reconcile online donations and contactless giving income
- Liaise with parishioners and respond to finance-related enquiries
- Support and supervise parish volunteers where required
- Undertake mandatory diocesan training, including safeguarding and finance-related training
- AAT qualification or equivalent
- Previous experience in a bookkeeping, finance or accounting role
- Experience using computerised accounting systems
- Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently while maintaining effective working relationships
- Good problem-solving skills and a flexible approach to work
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel
- Experience working within a charity, non-profit or faith-based organisation
- Basic 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
- Free eye test vouchers and £50 towards the cost of glasses
- Reward Gateway scheme with discounts on a wide range of products and services
- Pension 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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