Treasurer/Financial Co-ordinator

Do you have a head for numbers? Could you use your financial skills to support your local Parkinson’s community?

We’re looking for people who like being part of a team and want to make a difference. Would you like a flexible role, where much of it can be done from home at a time that suits you?

In this role you’ll be responsible for the financial transactions that the Branch undertakes and be key in ensuring the monies raised are put to the best use for people affected by Parkinson's.

The Branch is a hard working and friendly team which is expanding to provide new opportunities for people. If you'd like to be part of an exciting time in the local area get in touch.

What you will be doing

• Be an ambassador for Team Parkinson’s - engaging with local staff, volunteers, and your local community, to ensure the group has the greatest possible impact on those affected by Parkinson's in your area
• Accurately record financial activity, keeping the group and the Parkinson's UK local networks finance team informed of the group's financial position
• With support from your local staff, stay up to date with Parkinson's UK's financial policies actively sharing them with the group and supporting the group to operate within them
• Provide regular reports to the committee on the financial status of the group including final accounts at the Annual General Meeting
• Deal with financial administration for the group, from annual reports to legacy spending, and ensuring volunteer expenses are paid accurately in line with our volunteer expenses policy
• Be a signatory on the group's bank accounts

The skills you need

• Previous experience in finance, accountancy or bookkeeping can be valuable, but is not essential
• Confident with numbers and able to take the lead on the group’s finances
• Have confident computer and email skills - be open to using new systems and other digital tools
• Have a commitment to the wider charity’s aims and values
• Be able to contribute to balanced decisions that take into account multiple views, and to do so in a collaborative, open and inclusive way with committee and local staff

What's in it for you

• Develop valuable leadership, teamwork and people skills
• Play a crucial role in the local Parkinson's community, Team Parkinson’s, and wider local planning, making new friends and building connections
• Develop / maintain your accountancy or bookkeeping skills, along with administrative and communication skills - we are happy to provide references