Finance Manager 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 a Finance Manager to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 35 hours per week. The Benefits - Salary of £50,000 £54,000 per annum (dependent on experience) - 23 days annual leave bank holidays - 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 brilliant opportunity for a qualified finance professional to join our dedicated and values-driven organisation. Youll have the chance to make a meaningful impact as your expertise supports parishes, agencies, and schools, helping to drive financial accountability and enhance our ability to serve communities effectively. Whats more, youll get to work within an organisation that prioritises integrity, perseverance, and compassion while enjoying excellent benefits, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative workplace. So, if you want to be part of a supportive team in a values-led environment, then apply today The Role As the Finance Manager, you will co-manage our financial accounting function. Supporting the Financial Controller, you will oversee financial data integrity by ensuring timely and accurate income and expenditure allocation, play a key role in the month-end process, and maintain accurate fixed asset records. Managing and mentoring a team of Accounts Assistants, you will ensure professional growth through setting objectives, conducting appraisals, and offering guidance. You will also approve payments, manage internal recharges, and support the annual audit process with reconciliations and working papers. Additionally, you will: - Contribute to continuous improvements to enhance the quality of financial processes - Ensure timely bank reconciliations and allocation of funds - Review and approve team-prepared journals - Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and ensure compliance with month-end deadlines - Maintain regular communication with budget holders on project financial statuses About You To be considered as our Finance Manager, you will need: - To be a finalist or qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) or qualified by experience - Strong knowledge of financial accounting and experience in month-end reporting - Strong attention to detail, analytical skills and problem-solving abilities Closing date : 12pm, Friday 28th March 2025 Interviews : w/c 7th April 2025 Other organisations may call this role Accounts Manager, Accounting Manager, Financial Operations Manager, Finance and Accounting Manager, or Senior Finance Supervisor. 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. So, if youre ready to take your next step as a Finance Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. ADZN1_UKTJ