Support Group Finance Lead (Nottingham) for Parkinson's UK
OFFERED BY:
Parkinson's UKLocation(s): Aspley, Basford, Berridge, Bestwood, Bilborough, Bulwell, Bulwell Forest, Castle, Clifton East, Clifton West, Dales, Hyson Green and Arboretum, Leen Valley, Lenton and Wollaton East, Mapperley, Meadows, Radford, Sherwood, St Ann's, Wollaton West, Outside of Nottingham City
Address where volunteering takes place: This is a home-based opportunity How many places are on offer? 1
Purpose of Role:
Local groups are run by volunteers and offer friendship and support to people living with Parkinson's, their families and carers across the UK. The Support Group Finance Contact leads and guides the finances within the group and records financial activity accurately
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
Provide accounting support to the group and record financial activity, keeping the group and UK office informed of the group's financial position
Send completed financial returns to UK office within the specified timescales
Ensure volunteer expenses are paid in line with the Volunteer Expenses Policy
Be a signatory on accounts, and open and maintain bank accounts in the charity's name
What's in it for you
gain experience working in a financial capacity, especially in relation to ookkeeping
meet new people and make new friends, both in the group and the local community
Other information
It's important that people affected by Parkinson’s can trust us with their personal information. You would be handling personal or sensitive data, so by undertaking this role you'll need to complete our Advanced Data Protection training. Your Parkinson’s UK staff contact can help you do this. You will also be required to sign a confidentiality agreement
Send completed financial returns to UK office within the specified timescales
Ensure volunteer expenses are paid in line with the Volunteer Expenses Policy
Be a signatory on accounts, and open and maintain bank accounts in the charity's name
What's in it for you
gain experience working in a financial capacity, especially in relation to ookkeeping
meet new people and make new friends, both in the group and the local community
Other information
It's important that people affected by Parkinson’s can trust us with their personal information. You would be handling personal or sensitive data, so by undertaking this role you'll need to complete our Advanced Data Protection training. Your Parkinson’s UK staff contact can help you do this. You will also be required to sign a confidentiality agreement
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
ideally have previous financial or accounting experience, as well as a willingness to learn
Are motivated and reliable, with strong financial, IT and organisational skills in order to help the group operate
Are motivated and reliable, with strong financial, IT and organisational skills in order to help the group operate
WHEN REQUIRED:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:
18+
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
Please talk to us about your access needs
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
We will try to respond to volunteer enquiries within one week
How long to complete training and recruitment?
This will take place at your own pace
Volunteer Expenses offered? Yes
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? No