Job Description

19,619.08 per annum

14.5 hrs per week - flexibility on times

About Bridge Community Church

Bridge Community Church is a thriving and multicultural church in Leeds, welcoming around 1,200 people each week across three Sunday services and providing 97 hours of opening for community use throughout the week.

The church operates trading subsidiaries that support the wider work of the church through income generating activities, including conferencing activity, parking contracts, and cafe operations.

The Role

We are looking for a Finance Assistant to provide day to day finance administration for our trading subsidiaries. This includes accounts payable and receivable, cashbook processing, ledger maintenance, bank reconciliations, invoicing, and debtor follow up. The role also supports the wider church finance function as required within the postholder's expertise.

Key responsibilities

Process accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cashbook entries using the accounting system Maintain the general (nominal) ledger Analyse trading bank transactions and complete monthly bank reconciliations Support effective financial controls through accurate record keeping and timely processing Prepare a weekly schedule of supplier payments and ensure creditors are paid in line with agreed terms Raise sales invoices and follow up outstanding debtors Manage finance admin queries and support prompt resolution Manage parking contract administration and monitor payments Manage cafe income and expenditure Assist with finance reporting to Directors of the trading subsidiaries Assist with counting and recording Sunday offerings and ensure funds are banked as required Support Church Finance staff on finance matters within scope and expertise

Person specification

Essential

AAT, degree, or financial qualification equivalent to NVQ Level 3, or 3 years' experience in financial accounts or bookkeeping Practical experience of double entry bookkeeping, cashbook maintenance, and bank reconciliations Experience using a computerised accounting system (for example Sage, QuickBooks, Xero, Opera, or similar) Good working knowledge of bookkeeping through to trial balance Competent IT skills including Excel and Word Highly organised, strong attention to detail, and able to meet deadlines Able to communicate financial information clearly to non specialists High standards of confidentiality, integrity, and trustworthiness Able to work independently within established procedures, with a collaborative team approach Willingness to work within and support the Christian ethos and values of Bridge Community Church
Desirable

Experience compiling annual budgets and producing management accounts Experience working in a charity, church, or values based organisation Experience supporting income streams such as conferencing, parking, or cafe operations
Job Types: Permanent, Part-time

Pay: 25,436.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leeds LS9 7BQ