Volunteer Branch Treasurer - Cirencester & Stroud

What will you be doing?

Local groups across the UK are run by volunteers and offer friendship and support to people living with Parkinson's and their families and friends. These groups are entirely funded by voluntary donations. We need a Branch Treasurer to help ensure these funds are spent in the most effective way to support people living with Parkinson's in your local community.  As Treasurer you'll manage the finances of the group, making sure they're spent effectively for people affected by Parkinson's. With a head for numbers, you'll keep track of the funds the group holds, working with staff and volunteers to report on the groups financial activity as required. Experience in accountancy or bookkeeping is required. You'll build existing connections, and meet new people in your local area, all whilst making a difference to those living with Parkinson's in Cirencester & Stroud. This hard working group meets each month, but many of our volunteers undertake parts of their roles from home - at a time that suits you.  You would need to attend a monthly committee meeting in the Cirencester area once a month, alongside the home based element of the role. What you will be doing Accurately record financial activity, keeping the group and the Parkinson's UK central office informed of the group's financial position Stay up to date on Parkinson's UK's financial policies and share them with the group 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, including recording decisions around legacy spending, sending annual financial returns to the UK Office, ensuring volunteer expenses are paid accurately and according to our volunteer expenses policy Be a signatory on the group's bank accounts Work with local staff and other volunteers to help the group operate within Parkinson's UK guidelines

What are we looking for?

The skills you need for this role: Previous experience in finance, accountancy or bookkeeping  Confident with numbers and able to take the lead on the groups finances Collaborative and team focused; you'll need to make balanced decisions on the groups financial decisions, in conversation with the committee and local staff 

What difference will you make?

This role will enable you to help make a difference to the quality of life of people affected by Parkinson's, by using your skills as part of a team deciding on how & where to use money raised to it's best advantage.