Accounts Assistant
London, SW1P
About Us
We are the Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster, a faith-based charity, home to the Archbishop of Westminster (Cardinal Vincent Nichols) and our beautiful Westminster Cathedral. As one of the leading Catholic dioceses in the country, we deliver our charitable mission through an extensive network of schools, parishes, and social justice initiatives, with a commitment to positively impacting the lives of all members of society.
We are now looking for an Accounts Assistant to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 35 hours per week.
The Benefits
- Salary of £29,000 – £33,000 per annum dependent on experience
- 23 days’ annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)
- Vouchers for free eye tests and £50 towards the cost of glasses
- Reward Gateway scheme offering discounts on a wide range of products and services
- Pension scheme for eligible employees – 5% paid by the employer
- Salary exchange (salary sacrifice) for pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Life assurance/ Death in Service benefit
This is a rewarding opportunity for a finance professional with strong accounting knowledge to join our values-led organisation.
In this rewarding role, you’ll have the chance to apply your financial expertise to directly support our vital work across communities, schools, and parishes — creating a meaningful impact that goes far beyond the numbers.
What’s more, you’ll thrive in a supportive and welcoming environment that actively champions your growth, offering personalised development initiatives designed to sharpen your skills, unlock your potential, and help you become the very best version of yourself.
So, if you want to take the next step in your career while making a real difference, read on and apply today!
The Role
As an Accounts Assistant, you will support our financial operations by carrying out a range of key accounting activities.
Specifically, you will ensure accurate reconciliation of bank accounts, cashbooks, creditors, and debtors ledgers, while processing invoices, managing payment runs, and overseeing receivables for assigned entities.
Beyond this, your duties will also include financial reporting, where you will prepare journals such as accruals and prepayments, ensure ledger accuracy, and assist with audits.
Additionally, you will:
- Support the enhancement of financial systems
- Collaborate with colleagues across the charity to ensure effective financial management
About You
To be considered as an Accounts Assistant, you will need:
- Proven experience in financial accounting, supported by an AAT qualification or equivalent practical knowledge
- Exceptional attention to detail, along with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- The confidence to work both independently and collaboratively
- A proactive, can-do attitude
The closing date for this role is 15th April 2025 at 12pm.
Other organisations may call this role Finance Assistant, Accounts Clerk, Accounts Officer, Finance Administrator, or Financial Assistant.
Webrecruit and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business, and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
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