Finance Assistant in Newport

MINISTRY AREA SUPPORT – FINANCE Finance Assistant – Newport The Diocese of Monmouth is looking to appoint to the Ministry Area Support Team. This is a team working to support groups of churches across South-East Wales with general administration, finance, governance, and communication. We are looking for someone with excellent people skills, experienced in working in finance, confident in a range of IT packages and willing to learn more. Ideally you would have knowledge and experience of churches and church finance, or other charity sectors. Location: Office-based (Newport) with travel across the Diocese Reports to: Ministry Area Support Officer Contract Type: 18.75 hours a week, hours worked can be flexible, alternative hours would be considered (some evening and weekend work required) Salary: £29,755 FTE Responsibilities will include: Providing a full bookkeeping service for some churches and ministry areas (which are registered charities) Providing accounting reports and summaries for meetings Helping treasurers to correct errors in their accounts and liaising with independent examiners to enter adjustments and complete accounts Training new treasurers to become proficient in using the finance system Completing or supporting others to register for and complete gift aid applications Collating records for charity administration, including assisting with completion and submission of annual reports Assist with the production of MA budgets Researching contracts for energy suppliers, photocopiers etc General admin support for MAST Skills Required: Good team player Excellent people skills, with experience of working with volunteers Good organisational, administration and time management skills Confident with a range of IT systems including word, excel, outlook Willingness to learn new IT systems including MyFundAccounting Experience working in finance, preferably within the charity sector Knowledge of charity accounting guidance Excellent attention to detail Knowledge of GDPR regulations An awareness of Anglican worship For more information, or an informal chat, please contact: Libby Morgan-Owen, Ministry Area Support Officer by clicking “Fast Apply”