Branch Treasurer

Volunteer Role Profile
Volunteer Role Branch Treasurer
Volunteer Manager Local Network Support Officer
Where you will be based Community

Why we want you
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 community.
 

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

The skills you need

Previous experience in finance, accountancy or bookkeeping would be

valuable, but is not essential

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

Have basic computer and email skills

Be able to make balanced decisions that take into account multiple views,

and contribute in an open and inclusive way

Contribute in an open and inclusive way

What's in it for you

Develop your accountancy or bookkeeping skills - we are happy to provide

references

Play a crucial role in the local Parkinson's community, making new friends

and building connections

Learn and develop valuable financial, administrative and communication

skills

You'll be part of a pioneering organisation, committed to finding a cure

and improving life for everyone affected by Parkinson's - in your local area

and beyond