Finance Officer

Role outline

• Job title: Finance Officer
• Working hours: 5 days a week (35 hours/week) - Part-time applications are welcome
• Salary: £33,700-£37,600 (incl £6,745 London Living Allowance) (Band 5)
• Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays (prorated)
• Reports to: Finance Manager
• Contract: Permanent
• Department: Finance Department
• Location: West End, London
• Visa sponsorship: Not available

Introduction 

Welcome to All Souls Langham Place, a vibrant, Anglican Evangelical Church in the heart of London's West End. Our passion and commitment revolve around the core principle of being 'All for Jesus!' This ethos underpins everything we do as a church, and we are grateful for the diverse and international community that forms our church family.

As an integral part of God's worldwide Church, we embrace a spirit of generosity and graciousness in our fellowship with other churches. At the same time, we remain firmly rooted in the unchanging authority of God's Word. We recognize that All Souls Langham Place is just one small but significant part of the grand tapestry of Christ's Kingdom.

All Souls Church is composed of four distinct charities, each with a unique role in fulfilling our mission. All Souls Langham Place serves as the central church body, providing a spiritual home and nurturing environment for our congregation. Langham Arts is dedicated to enriching our worship through music ministry. All Souls Serves the City (ASSTC) is our dedicated social action ministry, passionately engaged in serving and impacting the wider community. Through ASSTC, we actively demonstrate God's love and compassion to those in need. Lastly, the St. Paul's Trust plays a vital role in supporting the work undertaken by our church.

Together, these four charities collaborate to extend Christ's Kingdom, utilising the gifts and resources God has bestowed upon us. We firmly believe that Jesus is for all, and we aspire to be wholeheartedly 'All for Jesus.' With our rich heritage, exciting location, and a genuine desire to make a difference, we invite you to join us on this remarkable journey of faith and service.

To find out more about our vision and values please visit allsouls.org/vision
 

About the Role:

The Finance Officer is a crucial member of our team, responsible for overseeing various financial operations and ensuring stringent adherence to all relevant regulations. This position calls for a solid grasp of finance management and bookkeeping principles, with prior experience in a charitable setting being advantageous, though not exclusively required.

Integral to the All Souls Staff Team:

As part of the All Souls staff team, the Finance Officer actively contributes to the church's wider ministry. This involves engaging in team fellowship and prayer groups. Our staff, church officers, and the broader church family work collaboratively to achieve our vision, embodying Christian beliefs in every aspect of our daily church life. As a senior member of staff, the Finance Officer is expected to fully participate in the life of the Church, including regular staff fellowship and prayer meetings, occasional attendance at the Prayer Gathering, and at times, representing the church externally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Operations Oversight: Take a central role in managing the organisation's daily financial transactions. This includes overseeing bank accounts, processing payments, and ensuring the accurate flow of financial information to the charity trustees. You'll be responsible for regular reconciliations across various accounts and financial instruments, ensuring everything balances.
• System Stewardship: Serve as a key resource for our finance systems. You'll be involved in ensuring these systems are running smoothly, assisting with the implementation of new payment platforms, and supporting the team with setup and training.
• Financial Representation: Step in to represent the Finance department in meetings when the Finance Manager is unavailable, providing insights and updates on our financial position.
• Inter-Entity Coordination: Maintain the integrity of our financial structure by ensuring all balances between our affiliated charities are meticulously accurate and reconciled, including those that operate somewhat independently.
• Audit Collaboration & Foresight: Work closely with the Finance Manager on preparing for our annual year-end audits. Your general financial acumen will be valuable in anticipating potential areas of focus and streamlining the audit process.
• Relationship Management: Build and maintain professional relationships with both internal colleagues and external partners (like auditors and banks). You'll be an active participant in discussions related to our financial accounts and statutory examinations.
• Payment Processing & Oversight: Efficiently manage the weekly payment cycles for a wide range of recipients, including suppliers, vendors, and our global mission partners. You'll also oversee staff and serving partners' expense reimbursements and manage our corporate credit and prepaid card systems, ensuring smooth operations and facilitating leadership review of expenditures.
• Property Utilities Management: Take charge of managing all utility accounts (Electricity, Gas, Water) for our Church-owned and occupied buildings. This involves liaising with utility companies, internal staff, and external tenants regarding recharges, and maintaining accurate, up-to-date records.
• Giving & Stewardship Guidance: Offer valuable insights and practical guidance regarding the principles of Christian giving and financial stewardship within the church community.

Person specifications:

• Proven experience in finance management, accounting departments, or managing payments to various stakeholders (suppliers, vendors, staff, volunteers).
• A strong working knowledge of core accounting concepts.
• Familiarity with finance systems and accounting software, preferably SAGE or similar.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and consistently meet deadlines.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• A strong commitment to the mission of All Souls Church, with the ability to collaborate effectively with others while consistently demonstrating Christian principles and behaviours.
• A personal commitment to corporate prayer, prioritising attendance at staff prayer groups and meetings.
• A good understanding of the Bible’s teaching on giving and stewardship.

Staff Benefits: 

• Enhanced employer pension contribution
• Season loan ticket
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to mental health support
• Free lunch every week

Join our dedicated team and play a crucial role in the financial success and compliance of our charitable organisation!

Applications

Closing date: Sunday, 22nd June 2025 at 23:59

Interviews: From Monday, 30th June 2025

The All Souls Church family is diverse as the global body of Christ is diverse and as London is diverse. Applications are welcome from people from ethnic groups which are a minority in the UK. 

There is an occupational requirement that the job-holder is a Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.

We are not able to sponsor a visa for this role. Please ensure that you have the right to work in the UK.