Accounts Assistant

2 days ago


Westminster, United Kingdom Diocese of Westminster Full time

**Accounts Assistant**
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 an Accounts Assistant to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working Monday-Friday (9am-5pm).

**The Benefits**
- Salary of £29,000 - £33,000 per annum
- 23 days' annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)
- Free eye test vouchers + £50 towards glasses
- Access to Reward Gateway discounts
- Employer pension contribution (5%)
- Salary exchange for pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Life assurance / Death in Service benefit

This is a fantastic opportunity for an AAT or QBE accounting professional to join our welcoming and supportive Finance team at the heart of the Diocese.

You will greatly benefit from exceptional breadth in your role, gaining invaluable experience across the full financial cycle that will enable you to further your expertise and build a career portfolio that sets you apart.

**The Role**

As an Accounts Assistant, you will support our financial operations by carrying out a range of key accounting activities.

Specifically, you will complete month-end processes, reconciling bank accounts, cashbooks, creditors, and debtors’ ledgers, while also managing the accounts payable and receivable ledgers. This will involve processing invoices, managing payment runs, and overseeing receivables for assigned entities.

Beyond this, you will contribute to financial reporting by preparing journals such as accruals and prepayments, maintaining accurate ledgers, and providing valuable support during audits.

Additionally, you will:

- Help to enhance financial systems and maintain strong controls
- Provide financial insight and support across the organisation

**About You**

To be considered as an Accounts Assistant, you will need:

- An AAT qualification or equivalent experience (QBE)
- Strong financial accounting knowledge
- Excellent attention to detail with analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in MS Excel and Word (experience with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains is a plus)
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
- A proactive and positive attitude, with a commitment to the values of the Diocese

**Closing Date**:5th October 2025

Other organisations may call this role Finance Assistant, Accounts Clerk, Ledger Clerk, Accounts Officer, Finance Administrator, or Financial Assistant.

Webrecruit and the Roman Catholic 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.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £29,000.00-£33,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person



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