The Finance Officer will play a key role in maintaining strong financial controls, ensuring data accuracy, and supporting the effective stewardship of resources across the organisation. Key responsibilities: Financial Operations • Act as the first point of contact for finance-related queries, responding or escalating as appropriate • Contribute to the effective day-to-day financial operations across the Church and associated entities • Process and accurately record income and expenditure transactions in line with internal processes • Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready financial records • Support the handling, recording, and secure processing of cash and cheque income in line with established procedures • Prepare and arrange the banking of funds, ensuring accurate reconciliation to financial records • Support financial processes across multiple related entities, including appropriate allocation of income and costs • Process and reconcile inter-entity transactions where required • Investigate and resolve discrepancies, escalating issues where appropriate Income, Giving, and Donor Administration • Administer all income streams, including donations, events, and charitable and commercial activities • Maintain accurate records of donor giving and ensure appropriate allocation of funds • Process Gift Aid claims in compliance with relevant regulations and maintain supporting documentation • Reconcile giving records with bank and system data, investigating and