Part-time finance officer
Do you care about releasing church members to focus on mission by maintaining accurate financial records and developing the capacity of local churches through the development of their resources?
We are looking for someone to work as a finance officer with the Anchor Circuit of the Methodist Church. This is a paid role for 10 hours a week.
Duties will include maintaining financial records and the development of assets, financial practices and policies which support the local churches’ mission aims. The successful candidate will understand the Methodist Church ethos, charitable needs, budgeting, reserves policies, also the need for safeguarding and legal compliance. Ability to work as part of a team is essential.
Salary starts at £7,500 (f.t.e. £28,125) - may be higher if additional relevant skills and capabilities are evident.
If you are interested please click in the relevant document: application form: job description: person specification
Please note we will not consider applications which do not include a completed application form.
If you need an application form as a Word document please contact Stephen Willey (see application form for contact details).
Closing Date for applications: Wednesday 10th December 2025. Interviews are likely to be held on Friday 16th January.
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If you would like to volunteer with us please let us know.
Currently we are looking for a permanent (6 years) Circuit treasurer. Support will be offered for the role. Please note, you have to be a Methodist Church member to do this (voluntary) role.
We advertised for some voluntary administration support, and now have some, but there may be other opportunities in our Circuit if you have something you feel you want to share.
We aim for volunteers to have a role description, and they will require references and a safeguarding declaration and possibly a DBS.
If you are interested in offering voluntary support please let us know by emailing us (use link below) and ask for the information to be forwarded to Rev Stephen.
In the future there may be some paid roles within the Circuit - watch this space!