At a glance

Skills

Accountancy / Auditing
Bookkeeping
Financial management

Where

London, E8 3DL

Mainly at home

Time

Mostly during office hours Estimate of time needed:
0-5 hours / month or 3-7 hours / week

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Welcome to Reach Volunteering. We are a community and registered charity that connects people, skills and good causes.

To apply for this role, and any other on our platform, you need to be based in the UK, have at least three years of experience using the skills you wish to volunteer in a professional capacity or have lived experience (for trustee roles). Read more about our criteria.

We are seeking a dedicated Volunteer Bookkeeper/Finance Manager to assist with maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring our accounts are up-to-date. This role is vital to supporting our operations.

What will you be doing?

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain and update financial records using Xero, ensuring accurate tracking of all income and expenditures.
Reconcile receipts and invoices with financial records to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Manage and track volunteer expense submissions, ensuring they are recorded correctly and reimbursed in a timely manner.
Monitor and maintain the organisation’s budget, providing updates on financial performance.
Assist with the preparation of basic financial reports, including income statements and cash flow reports, for internal use and board meetings.
Support record-keeping for compliance with CIC regulations and other relevant standards.
Provide recommendations for improving financial processes and efficiency where appropriate.
Collaborate with other team members to ensure alignment with organisational goals and financial policies.

Time Commitment:

During the initial period, the role may require 1–2 days per week to reconcile and update financial records.
Once systems and records are up-to-date, the role can transition to a flexible schedule of approximately 4–6 hours per month, as agreed.

This role is ideal for individuals with bookkeeping or finance experience looking for a flexible volunteering opportunity to make a difference while honing their skills.

Your contribution will help us effectively track budgets, manage volunteer expenses, and align with the requirements of a Community Interest Company (CIC).

What are we looking for?

Skills and Qualities:

Strong experience in bookkeeping or financial management, ideally within a non-profit or small organisation.
Familiarity with Xero or similar accounting software is highly desirable.
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
Basic understanding of budgets and financial reporting.
Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with the team.
Ability to work independently while adhering to deadlines.

What difference will you make?

What You’ll Gain and Impact:

Experience supporting a dynamic non-profit organisation making a meaningful impact in the community.
An opportunity to develop and apply financial management skills in a flexible, supportive environment.
The satisfaction of contributing to a cause that addresses digital poverty and promotes social inclusion.
A formal reference acknowledging your contributions to the organisation.

Before you apply

Please apply through Reach in the first instance. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete our additional application form.

About Bridge the Gap Ending Digital Poverty C.I.C

Causes

Local / community

Poverty relief

Organisation type:

Not for profit

Our Mission

To combat digital & educational inequality in Hackney.

Our Vision

We want to eradicate digital and educational...

book keeper/finance manager