Parish Finance Administrator at St Swithun Wells Parish
Salary: £20,800 per annum (£26,000 FTE)
Contract: Permanent, Part Time, 30 hours per week
Location: Holy Cross Parish Office, Leigh Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9DF
Are you an experienced finance administrator with bookkeeping and accounts knowledge, looking for a role where your skills can make a real difference?
St Swithun Wells Parish is seeking a Parish Finance Administrator. This is an exciting time to join our friendly, busy, and supportive team as we implement our 10-year Mission Plan, shaping the future of our Diocese and the communities we serve.
Covering Hampshire, Berkshire, South Oxford, and the Channel Islands, our Diocese is home to 87 parishes and 50 schools, serving over 27,000 practising Catholics and supporting 32,000 children and their families. Our work is both challenging and deeply rewarding, offering the opportunity to be part of something truly meaningful.
Overall job purpose:
- Liaise with and provide financial information to the Diocesan Finance team as required.
- Prepare and manage the parish budget for approval by the Parish Priest and Finance Committee.
- Prepare quarterly accounts and reports for Finance Committee meetings and attend these meetings.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including income, expenditure, and bank reconciliation using the approved Diocesan Finance System (currently Xero).
- Raise and process invoices, payments, and reimbursements in a timely and accurate manner.
- Prepare monthly and annual financial reports for the Parish Priest and Finance Committee, ensuring transparency and compliance with diocesan requirements.
- Ensure compliance with diocesan policies for clergy payments and oversee the monthly processing of income and expenses.
- Ensure compliance with Gift Aid regulations, supporting the Parish Gift Aid Coordinator in fulfilling this role.
Employee benefits include 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, life assurance and employee wellbeing, contributory pension scheme.
If you are inspired by the idea of working in a values-driven environment where your efforts will have a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.
For a detailed Job Description, Person Specification and more information about this role, please click on the links at the end of this advert.
Come and be part of our mission!
How to Apply
Please send a comprehensive and up to date Curriculum Vitae with a covering letter setting out your suitability for the role and motivation in applying to recruitment@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk Please state ‘Parish Finance Administrator’ in the subject line of your email.
We encourage an early application as we may close this advertisement at our discretion before the date stated, if a high number of applicants apply.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 21st May 2025, at 11pm.
You will be notified shortly after the closing date, should we wish to progress your application and invite you to an interview.
The Diocese of Portsmouth is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all who support the ethos and values of the Catholic Church.
You must have a valid UK Right to Work, as the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth does not offer UK Visa Sponsorship.