Volunteer Charity accountant to support with ongoing financial administration | Foundation for [...] in City of London

Volunteer Charity Accountant

Foundation for Change (FfC) is seeking a volunteer accountant with experience working with charities to support our ongoing financial administration. The ideal candidate will work with us for around 2-3 days per month, assisting with book-keeping, fund accounting, and preparing year-end financial statements.

The successful candidate will make a significant difference to our organization by freeing up the CEO\'s time, allowing them to focus on fundraising and leading the organization. The accountant will be responsible for creating financial reports, supporting the administration of funds, and ensuring compliance with relevant financial policies and procedures.

We are looking for an individual with:

• Appropriately certified experience in charity accounting, book-keeping, fund accounting, and financial administration
• Experience using Liberty accounts or a willingness to learn
• Reliability and trustworthiness

The volunteer will be responsible for:

• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records
• Recording income and expenditure in line with charity finance regulations
• Reconciling bank statements and financial transactions, including petty cash
• Assisting with the preparation of financial reports for trustees and stakeholders
• Assisting with the preparation of year-end accounts for independent examination (accruals accounting)
• Ensuring compliance with relevant financial policies and procedures
• Assisting with Gift Aid claims where applicable
• Liaising with the Treasurer and other relevant members of the non-profit regarding financial matters where necessary