Branch Treasurer - Parkinson's UK

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 working with staff and volunteers, fostering connections, meeting new people in your local area, all whilst making a difference to those living with Parkinson's.

Where you will be based

Community

Why we want you

This vital role supports local groups across the UK which are run by volunteers, offering friendship and support to people living with Parkinson's, their families and friends. As a pivotal part of the local volunteer team, you will help plan group spending for the benefit of people affected by Parkinson's in your community.

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

Disclaimer

It's important that people affected by Parkinson’s can trust us with their personal information. As a Branch Treasurer you would be handling personal or sensitive data, so by undertaking this role you'll need to complete and maintain your data protection and confidentiality training. To be a signatory on a local group account, banks will perform a credit check and we will take up a reference. Volunteers cannot perform this role if they have been declared bankrupt.

Email Josie Taylor at jltaylor@parkinsons.org.uk for more information