York Methodist Circuit are seeking to appoint a Finance Manager to work as part of the Circuit Support Team. The person appointed will provide day-to-day financial management and planning for the Circuit and for Churches, to support other staff and volunteers in their focus on the mission of the Church and Circuit.
- Job title: Circuit Finance Manager
- Employed by: York Methodist Circuit (Charity number 1134381)
- Responsible to: The Managing Trustees of York Methodist Circuit via an appointed Line Manager
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage the day-to-day financial operations of the Circuit, the main tasks being to manage and reconcile Circuit accounts, and processing expenses claims, invoices, payments, P11D returns;
- Liaise with Church treasurers, line managers and payroll and pension providers regarding payroll and pensions for employees and ministers, including recharging Churches where appropriate;
- Collect the annual accounts and reserves policies from local churches, and monitor assessment payments;
- Work with the Circuit Treasurer and external accountants / auditors to prepare year-end audited accounts for the Circuit Trustees and the Charity Commission;
- Support the Circuit Treasurer and Circuit Stewards in preparing the annual budget, financial forecasting and church Assessment calculations;
- Management of CAF, CFB and TMCP accounts to ensure there are always sufficient funds available to meet forthcoming obligations, in particular stipends, lay salaries and invoices;
- Input into financial decisions around Circuit property, in particular the ongoing management of Churches that have ceased to worship;
- Management and payment of utilities and insurance for Circuit property;
- Prepare finance reports for the Circuit Treasurer to present to the quarterly meeting of the Circuit Trustees;
- Investigate and implement efficient ways of working in line with best practice.
Church Finance Support
- ·Manage the day-to-day financial operation of churches where required, to include processing invoices, payments, accounts and reconciliations;
- In conjunction with Church treasurers prepare year-end accounts for the Church Council, Circuit and (where appropriate) the Charity Commission;
- Support Church treasurers in financial planning and management.
- Prepare and deliver reports and attend as asked to do so relevant Church meetings.
Other Responsibilities
- Maintain a good understanding of the culture and values of the Circuit.
- As requested by your Line Manager, undertake any other reasonable duties.
General enquiries and informal conversations about the role are actively encouraged. In the first instance we ask that you direct these by email to Lois Cross, Circuit Support Manager at [email protected]
Pay: £17.00-£23.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
