Parish Bookkeeper – Kensington

Key information

Closing date: 12pm, Tuesday 17 June 2025

£19.27 per hour

Part-time, 10 hours per week

Permanent Contract

Based in Kensington, W8

Interviews: 26 June 2025

 

Please find below the job description for this role:

Bookkeeper Job Description – Kensington

 

Are you an experienced bookkeeper with a heart for service and a passion for working in a faith-based environment? Kensington Parish is looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Parish Bookkeeper to support our vibrant parish community.

This vital role ensures the smooth running of our financial operations, supporting the mission of the Diocese of Westminster and contributing to the life of our parish.

 

What you’ll be doing:

  • Maintaining accurate financial records using the Diocese’s system (OPAS)
  • Carrying out monthly bank reconciliations and preparing year-end returns
  • Managing planned giving, including Gift Aid and digital donation records
  • Preparing reports for the Parish Finance Committee and responding to parishioner queries
  • Supporting the integrity and transparency of parish finances

 

What we’re looking for:

  • AAT qualification or equivalent bookkeeping/accounting experience
  • Proven competence with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
  • Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills
  • A self-starter who thrives on precision, independence and discretion
  • A genuine desire to work for the Catholic Church, aligned with its mission and values

 

Why work with us?

At the heart of our work are the values of Competence, Reliability, Honesty, Perseverance and Love. We are a people-centred organisation that cares deeply about the communities we serve. When you join Kensington Parish, you become part of a team dedicated to living these values daily.

 

What we offer you

In return for your hard work and commitment to us, you will receive a competitive reward package which will include, but is not limited to:

  • 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

 

Application details

Our people are incredibly important to us, and we value and respect diversity in all its forms (seen and unseen). We particularly welcome applications from those from Black and Asian backgrounds, as well as candidates with disabilities and from the communities in which we work. We would like to increase representation of these groups among our staff as we know greater diversity will lead to an even greater impact for our work.

To be considered for the role, please complete an online application. CVs will NOT be considered, therefore, please do not send them. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Please note that you will need to be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this position. You must provide proof of Right to Work in the UK.  We reserve the right to remove the vacancy before closing date.