The Parish of St Edmund-the-King & St Mary Woolnoth et al & St Clement Eastcheap with St Martin Orgar Priest in Charge, Bishop Ric Thorpe

Job Description

Location: S​ t Edmund the King Church, 60 Lombard Street, London, EC3V 9EA

EMPLOYER: The Parish of St Edmund the King, St Mary Woolnoth and St

Clement Eastcheap

JOB TITLE: Finance Officer

RESPONSIBLE TO: The Operations Manager

SALARY: ​Annual: £30,000-35,000pa depending on experience + pension

(paid pro rata: £6,000-7,000/day/pa)

WORK PATTERN: ​1dpw flexible part-time role

HOURS​: 7hpw

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Supporting the Operations Manager with day-to-day finances of the PCC of St Edmund the King, St Mary Woolnoth and St Clement Eastcheap.

Note​: This job description does not form part of the employment contract but is provided for guidance. The precise duties and responsibilities of any job may be expected to change over time.

Job Summary

The Bishop of Islington, one of the suffragan bishops of the London Diocese, supports the London Diocesan goal of creating 100 New Worshipping Communities and is available to the National Church to support church planting. His dynamic and creative team, based at St Edmund the King in London, provides a range of support to identify, develop and plant new worshipping communities as well as encourage church growth. Bishop Ric is Priest-in-Charge (Bishop-in-Residence) of St Edmund the King, St Mary Woolnoth and St Clement Eastcheap and the Finance Officer would, together with the Operations Manager, primarily support the PCC of these historic city centre churches with the finance linked to the buildings and the Bishop’s ministry at the Centre.

We are looking for someone with extensive experience, familiarity with relevant accounting standards and some exposure to accounting for investments. You should have the ability to work successfully as part of a small busy team and the communication skills to liaise well with all team members including senior budget holders, and suppliers. You should also be reliable and organised with the ability to prioritise work and meet strict deadlines whilst maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

Principal Duties of the role

The Finance Officer would work in close proximity with the Operations Manager in order to ensure that economically viable and safe decisions are made and to keep finances in order for the PCC of St Edmund and St Mary Woolnoth and assist with some aspects of the Centre for Church Multiplication finance needs.

● Process invoices, matching to appropriate purchase order and other documentation and distributing for authorisation using Xero and relating to the London Diocese Finance team. ● manage standing orders and direct debits ● count and deposit donated cash ● make claims (Gift Aid and tax) ● track expenditure and reconcile accounts ● manage project budgets ● Maintain the Fixed Asset register ensuring that the capitalisation costs and depreciation rates are correct. Update and prepare journals as required. ● Administer asset liquidation requests on behalf of the PCC. ● Take responsibility for updating the investment schedules from investment reports. ● evaluate total revenue, profits, losses, and financial position and produce quarterly reports ● calculate and compare costs for required goods or services to achieve maximum value for money ● calculate, record, and balance financial reports ● support the budget setting and reporting process for the year ● support the Operations Manager and the Bishop of Islington with preparing grant requests and proposals ● The post holder may be required to undertake any other duties that are commensurate with the role.

Person Specification

This role would suit a friendly and flexible completer/finisher who is able to plan, prioritise and execute their work to a high standard and meet deadlines under changing conditions independently as well as part of a team.

Experience, knowledge, training and qualifications

● Extensive purchase ledger experience in a busy finance team / accounting function; ● Experience of reconciliations and familiarity with the relevant accounting standards; ● Experience using Xero and setting up annual budgets using the this on-line tool. ● Exposure to investments, including accounting for transactions for an investment portfolio; ● Proven experience of working effectively with non-finance staff and contributing to wider organisational aims outside of the traditional finance remit; ● Experience of working in the charity sector;

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● Ability to keep information confidential, complying with departmental and GDPR policies and procedures.

Aptitudes and abilities

● Self-motivated ● Reliable, organised and methodical ● Attention to detail ● Problem solving skill set ● Project orientation while balancing routine work ● Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities ● Ability to prioritise work and meet strict deadlines while maintaining accuracy ● Ability to work successfully as part of a small team ● Possess good communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with colleagues across the Diocese, including senior budget holders, and suppliers.

Personal attributes

● Initiative and curiosity ● Enthusiasm for a high-paced, entrepreneurial, team-oriented environment ● Adaptability and willingness to get involved ● Responsible and efficient ● Empathy with the aims and ethos of the Church of England.

General Conditions

Diversity We understand the benefits of employing individuals from a range of backgrounds, with diverse cultures and talents. We aim to create a workforce that: ● values difference in others and respects the dignity and worth of each individual ● reflects the diversity of the nation that the Church of England exists to serve ● fosters a climate of creativity, tolerance and diversity that will help all staff to develop to their full potential.

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and ensuring that all employees, job applicants, customers and other persons with whom we deal are treated fairly and are not subjected to discrimination. We want to ensure that we not only observe the relevant legislation but also do whatever is necessary to provide genuine equality of opportunity. We expect all of our employees to be treated and to treat others with respect. Our aim is to provide a working environment free from harassment, intimidation, or discrimination in any form which may affect the dignity of the individual.

Equal treatment amongst differing people from diverse backgrounds is one of the central precepts of the Church of England's mission and theology. The Church of England values the richness which this equal treatment brings to the workplace.

Standards of Behaviour and Conduct

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Staff are expected to act at all times with due consideration for others and in a manner befitting their position as employees of the Church and as professionals, whatever their job.

Health and Safety Responsibilities All staff are required to ensure that they understand and accept the legal duties placed on them by the Health and Safety at Work Act not endanger themselves or others by any act or omission on their part and by the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations to cooperate with colleagues and management in the control of health and safety at work. Therefore, staff are required to:

● Read, understand and abide by the PCC Health and Safety Policy; ● make themselves familiar with accident and emergency procedures for their site; ● inform their manager immediately of any health or safety deficiencies or dangerous situations or near misses; ● set a good personal example in respect of health and safety.

Confidentiality Staff must not pass on to unauthorised persons, any information obtained in the course of their duties without the permission of the relevant Director.

Terms of Employment

Location​: St Edmund the King church, in the City (2mins walk from Bank station) with some scope for working from home.

Employer​: The PCC of St Edmund the King, St Mary Woolnoth and St Clement Eastcheap

Hours:​ 7 hours a week. Flexibility around working days, although a Monday, Tuesday or Thursday would be preferable, 9.00am to 5.00pm, with one hour for lunch (or split over 2 days).

Salary​: £6-7,000 for 1 DPW (Annual FTE £30,000-35,000PA depending on experience, paid pro-rata)

Pension​: The successful candidate will be enrolled in a pension scheme

Probationary period​: 3 months.

Holiday​: 20DPY + Bank Holidays (allocated pro-rata)

Contract:​ This post is offered on an initial 2 year fixed term contract, subject to ongoing funding.

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