Job Description

INTRODUCTION

The Elim Pentecostal Church is a growing Movement of more than 550 Christian congregations in the UK and Ireland. Elim is also a leading UK charity operating within the non-profit sector as a single consolidated charity. Elim's core vision and distinctive characteristics arise from its spiritual heritage as a denomination focussed on Christian mission and ministry.

Elim International Centre Malvern is the base for the Elim's ministry, mission, training, administration and finance departments, serving the denomination's churches and activities.

The Central

Finance

Department is responsible for managing all central income and expenditure, providing regular management reports to aid budget management and decision-making, and supporting all ministries and departments that operate from Elim International Centre in Malvern, including Regents Theology College, Elim Missions, Administration, Youth, Evangelism, and Training.

THE ROLE

The role of Regional Local Church Accounts Services (LCAS) Accounts Assistant is an integral part of the finance department within Elim. The primary responsibilities are preparing and inputting Church accounts to the DK accounts system, providing support to Church Finance Officers, and supporting Regional Leaders with finance queries relating to churches in their Regions.

Daily

Providing administrative support to the LCAS department Answering phone calls and answering LCAS related queries from churches Making and receiving phone calls Monitoring the LCAS Outlook inbox Updating the Central LCAS Register when accounts are received and providing additional comments where appropriate Maintaining internal spreadsheet records Handling payment requests for Churches who require assistance and referring to relevant department Receiving expense claims and requests for payment; passing the completed forms on for approval. Engage with churches to provide support and guidance on resolving outstanding church accounts, addressing outstanding tithes, loan repayments and ensuring adherence to financial compliance regulations. Supporting Church Finance Officers with fulfilling their role in any way (e.g. phone support, training etc.) Collaborating with other departments where necessary to resolve church financial queries Ensuring details are correct on our central system and emails are saved down as evidence Inputting accounts onto DK from the following formats:
- Own Format Hard Copy

- Own Format Spreadsheet

- Basic Cash Forms

- LCAS Booklets

- LCAS Spreadsheets

- DK (entering data from cash book level) - Including completing and submitting Gift Aid submissions and Gift Aid Small Donation Scheme Documents when necessary

Review and, where necessary, reconcile DK Direct Church accounts to ensure accuracy and financial integrity Examine church account records to confirm completeness and raise any queries, directly with the church, regarding discrepancies or incomplete information Provision of DK support to Church Finance Officers.
Carry out internal audit of church accounting processes, including credit card/debit card usage

Provide support to churches regarding Gift Aid submissions

Annually

Organise printing and dispatch of year-end paperwork Assist with year-end consolidation process Paperwork preparation for auditors Create, draft and send out communications to all churches for the new financial year Develop the new spreadsheet for LCAS users Organise data folders/registers for year-end / new financial year Assist churches who receive an in person audit Assist auditors with their visits

Additionally

Assisting the Church Finance Manager as required Facilitate DK training sessions with churches (Ministers/Finance Officers) as required Working on and developing the DK manual for churches and head office Assist with promotion/advertising of department, when necessary Support churches in maximising giving by sharing regional best practices for online and mobile donations Provide temporary support to churches who don't have a finance officer.
THE PERSON

Essential

Desirable

Qualification

Proven track record of ability to learn e.g. minimum GCSE English and Maths A*-C or equivalent.

Evidence of on-going personal development and post qualification experience.

Part or full AAT qualification or similar accounting body (e.g. CIMA, ACCA, ICAEW, or CIPFA)

Knowledge and Experience

Strong experience within a financial department

Good experience with accounting and budgeting

Good knowledge of core financial systems and general accounting procedures

Experience of working effectively in collaboration with other agencies

Evidence of effective management of resources

Experience with accountancy software

Awareness of current regulations including IFRS / New UK GAAP and Companies Acts

Awareness of DK accountancy system

Skills and abilities

Adept at managing complex programmes of work;

Sound judgement and decision making;

Ability to work unsupervised and deliver high quality work to tight deadlines

Able to demonstrate a high level of enthusiasm, commitment and attention to detail;

Able to analyse and interpret highly complex and conflicting information and to communicate these in a clear way to all levels of staff;

Ability to anticipate risk and proactively mitigate the situation to minimize or avoid impact on results

Ability to forge effective relationships with a wide range of individuals and organisations and to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment

Team player, co-operate with other staff to achieve results.

Personal Qualities

Honesty and integrity

Enthusiastic and with a drive to achieve

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Demonstrate drive and ambition

Tenacity to maintain momentum in managing a detailed and complex work environment

Organised, flexible, innovative and adaptable

Awareness and commitment to keep strict confidentiality regarding Elim matters and Stakeholders personal details at all times

High level of political astuteness and sensitivity.

Other Requirements

Ability to travel where delegated and appropriate

IT literate and advanced working knowledge and computer proficiency of all Microsoft Office packages (e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, email and internet use)

To operate with a high level of autonomy, professionalism, passion and dedication to deliver timely standards with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy

A valid UK driving license

Knowledge of the wider Elim movement and connection to local Elim church

Further Information

There is a position available within each of the four regions (excluding Ireland).

Applications and CVs should be sent to Paola Easton - Church Finance Manager, via email - paola.easton@elim.org.uk

Successful candidates will be invited for interviews from the week commencing 18th September 2025.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 16,200.00 per year

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Flexitime Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay Work from home
Experience:

Financial accounting: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Location:

Remote (preferred)
Willingness to travel:

25% (required)
Work Location: Remote

Application deadline: 07/09/2025