Finance Assistant

Who we are

CV (Christian Vision) is a global organisation that exists to introduce people to Jesus and encourage them to become his true followers. Founded in 1988 by Robert Edmiston, CV is driven by a pioneering spirit embracing creativity and innovation to advance evangelism through new horizons, in both physical and digital realms.

Are you passionate about sharing the gospel and motivated by a desire to create meaningful change at scale? CV offers a unique mission-driven opportunity to join a team forging bold frontiers in evangelism

Job overview

The Finance Assistant is responsible for supporting financial operations, budget processes and monitoring, and compliance across the European region.

Specific Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with CV policies and procedures across regional operations, particularly in budget control and financial reporting. This includes the maintenance and development of finance processes relating to the job role - ensuring these are accurate, up to date and being adhered to.
• Support a range of core accounting tasks, including daily bank reconciliations, monthly credit card reconciliations, and other balance sheet reconciliations.
• Contribute to the monthly balance sheet reconciliation process, ensuring timely sign-off by the Financial Controller. This includes contribution to an ongoing project of process Improvement - to enhance efficiency and capture the applicable controls.
• Prepare and process payment schedules and invoices, ensuring VAT reports and payments are accurate and compliant with organisational controls.
• Assist and support the broader team with NetSuite (our ERP system), including purchase orders, journal entries, intercompany transactions, and general inquiries.
• Assist with the preparation of financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in preparing statutory annual accounts for audits and Charity Commission filings.
• Liaise with IM Group on matters such as the Company Car Scheme, investment properties, and general financial transactions.
• Manage external vendor records, ensuring correct onboarding processes and adherence to supplier transaction controls.
• Produce supplier statements and aged creditor reports relating to suppliers for the regional hub.
• Support Budget Holders in the preparation of and reporting to budgets, assisting regional operations teams with finance queries while promoting best practice.
• As part of a global organisation, you will be required to collaborate across time zones, which may involve out-of-hours availability from time to time.

General Responsibilities

Fulfil other duties, as common to all employees and as directed, within parameters outlined in both the mission and vision statements. This includes:

• To be available for personal and spiritual growth opportunities.
• To proactively maintain a positive attitude.
• To adhere to all regulations, CV policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Attend all required general staff and team meetings.
• To undertake professional development as required.
• To keep confidential the affairs of CV and its employees.
• Always maintain a high of interpersonal communication.
• A practising Christian in full agreement with the CV Statement of Faith.
• Actively involved in a local church or Christian faith community.
• Committed to living according to biblical values.

Skills, Experience and Education

• Excellent command of the English language both written and spoken.
• GSCEs (Grade 4-9) in Maths and English language are essential
• Level 4 qualification in AAT, is highly advantageous.
• Proven experience in financial management within a European context, with strong understanding of local regulations, accounting standards, and business practices.
• Experience working in multi-cultural teams within international organisations is an advantage.
• Familiarity with tax, accounting and reporting requirements is an advantage.

This is a full-time, office-based role working from our Solihull headquarters in the United Kingdom. We do not offer remote or part-time working and applicants must be authorised to work in the UK.