Role Title: Finance Volunteer
Direct Report: Finance Manager
Background: Administration, has worked in Finance department previously.
Role Summary
- Supporting the Finance Manager with the running of the Finance department and transferring paper files into a digital system.
Main Responsibilities
- Transferring information on paper documents to digital platforms by both keyboard entry and scanning; chasing colleagues for missing data etc.;
- Working on Xero (accounts package) and ensuring all purchases have invoices/ Purchase order (supporting documents) and chasing colleagues for missing information
- Training and support will be provided by Finance manager
- Travel expenses will be paid and lunch if working a full day, (6 hours or more).
Person Specification
Essential
- Keyboard entry experience and familiarity with online portals/data systems and internet use
- Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and accuracy are required
- An understanding of the importance of confidentiality: volunteers will be managing sensitive and confidential data and will need an enhanced DBS (at Rathbone’s cost) and two good references
- An interest in the charitable sector and the work of Rathbone
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of charity business and administration practices
- Experience working in a Finance department
Values
- A genuine interest in supporting young people and adults with learning disabilities to lead fulfilled and independent lives and an awareness and an understanding of the pressures and challenges they face.
- An interest in the work of the voluntary sector and supporting the work that charities do to assist those who are deemed to be vulnerable in our society.
4.0 Time Commitment
- The project is ongoing and new similar projects may be available within the Finance Department
- A commitment of a half day per week is suggested.
5.0 Location
- Although some home working might be possible, due to the sensitive nature of the information being handled, most of the work will take place in West Norwood, Lambeth (SE27).
All appointments subject to our safeguarding procedures including pre-employment checks and an enhanced DBS
For more information, or to register your interest in the role please contact Nimisha at n.naik@rathhbonesociety.org.uk