Job Description

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 permanent, full-time basis.

The Benefits

- Salary of 49,000 - 52,000 per annum, depending 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 an excellent opportunity for a part or fully ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualified finance professional to join our community-focused organisation in the heart of London.

You'll discover a viable, responsible organisation that is ready to grow its operations under your expert financial guidance. In return, we'll support you to continue developing and advancing your expertise within our welcoming environment.

On top of this, you'll build a rewarding career with long-term stability, generous benefits and the chance to make a positive difference through meaningful work.

So, if you're looking for a role that combines professional fulfilment with purpose, read on and apply today!

The Role

As the Finance Manager, you will play a vital role in ensuring our healthy finances, supporting effective financial management, robust controls, accurate reporting, and continuous improvement.

Specifically, you will maintain a robust framework of financial controls whilst managing a team of three Accounts Assistants. You will oversee areas such as month-end processes, fixed asset management, internal recharges, and credit card reconciliations, as well as supporting the annual audit.

Ensuring accurate and timely reporting processes are completed, you will also handle journal approvals, reconciliations and ledger reviews.

You will approve payments, support statutory audits and deputise for the Financial Controller, in addition to promoting continuous improvement and financial accountability.

About You

To be considered as our Finance Manager, you will need:

- To be a finalist or qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or qualified by experience
- Strong financial accounting knowledge and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Proficiency in Excel and Word, and, ideally, knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains

The closing date for this role is 21st November 2025.

Other organisations may call this role Accountant, Charity Accountant, Chartered Accountant, Financial Controller, Finance Lead, Chartered Management Accountant, or Management Accountant.

Webrecruit and the 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 you want to progress your career and make a positive impact as our 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.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 49,000.00-52,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person