Finance Officer

Description:

The Methodist Church is seeking a Finance Officer – Payroll for a 6-month fixed-term full-time role within its Connexional Team. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring the accurate and efficient administration of payrolls for lay staff, ministers, and pensioners, supporting the financial integrity of the Church’s operations.

Working within a hybrid model (2 days in-office and 3 days remote), you will manage payroll activities in compliance with HMRC regulations, ensure timely remittance of payments, and provide accurate payroll information to internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer payrolls for lay staff, ministers, and pensioners, ensuring accuracy in tax codes, deductions, and entitlements.

• Process payroll adjustments as instructed by HMRC, HR, circuit treasurers, and other clients.

• Ensure all statutory and voluntary deductions are applied correctly and payments remitted promptly.

• Prepare and post monthly payroll summaries to the nominal ledger and reconcile control and loan accounts.

• Manage Real Time Information (RTI) submissions (FPS and EPS) to HMRC and handle tax code changes.

• Reconcile and remit monthly payments to HMRC for income tax, National Insurance, and other recoveries.

• Generate monthly debit statements and respond promptly to payroll-related queries from staff, ministers, and treasurers.

• Provide accurate payroll data to HR, HMRC, and relevant government bodies as required.

About You:

You are a detail-oriented and reliable payroll professional with a strong sense of integrity and precision. You have a proven ability to manage multiple payroll processes efficiently and ensure full compliance with statutory requirements.

You are also an excellent communicator who can respond to queries with professionalism and empathy, while collaborating effectively with colleagues and volunteers across the Methodist Church.

Key Attributes:

• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse and inclusive environment.

• Calm and professional under pressure, with strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Committed to honesty, integrity, and providing excellent service.

If you meet most but not all requirements, you are still encouraged to apply — transferable skills and experience will be valued.

About The Methodist Church:

The Methodist Church is a welcoming, inclusive Christian organization dedicated to living out its faith through worship, learning, service, and evangelism. The Church’s calling is to:

1. Celebrate God’s love and increase awareness of His presence.

2. Support growth and care within Christian communities.

3. Serve others and challenge injustice in society.

4. Inspire discipleship and encourage more followers of Jesus Christ.

The Methodist Church is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, especially from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic groups.

Our Culture, Values & Benefits:

The Methodist Church offers a supportive, inclusive, and faith-inspired working environment that values employee well-being and work-life balance.

Benefits include:

• Hybrid working model (2 days in office, 3 days remote).

• 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays and 3 additional days during Christmas/New Year.

• Generous pension scheme (up to 8% employer match).

• Flexible working, TOIL, and flexi-leave options.

• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay.

• Season ticket loan and eye test vouchers.

• Health and Wellbeing support, including access to an on-site Wellbeing Adviser.

• Training and development opportunities.

• Living Wage employer status.

• Annual quiet day and Christmas office closure.

Recruitment Details:

• Closing Date: 2nd November 2025

• Interview Date: 10th November 2025

For queries or reasonable adjustments during recruitment:
📧 Email: hr@methodistchurch.org.uk