Finance Volunteer
The Boiler House Community Space Charity
Boiler House Spaces, a Hackney community charity needs a finance volunteer – training and induction offered. The role is for a minimum of 3 hours per week, remote (at home) or onsite in Hackney.
Boiler House Spaces is a community charity in Hackney. Local communities in Hackney face some of the highest levels of multiple deprivation including food poverty, mental and physical health inequalities, poor housing and acute gaps in essential services and yet this diverse community is rich in talent often hidden or held back. Boiler House Spaces was set up by local women and is locally led. We run a food bank with guidance and support as well as an affordable nursery. We open our spaces for community groups to connect and make key improvements in their own lives. The charity urgently needs to secure new funding to sustain its work and reach more local people. We are in need of a finance volunteer with induction and training offered. Reporting to: Chief Executive (CE) Location: Flexible (remote or onsite in Hackney) Key duties & Responsibilities 1. General Book-keeping • Enter payments, invoices, income and receipts onto the financial system checking correct coding area is entered (Xero) • Reconcile payments and receipts with items on the bank statement and mark them as reconciled on the finance system. Check with the CE or other Senior Team member about any transactions appearing on the bank statement that are not listed on Xero and when identified and approved enter on the Xero including with the correct coding area and mark as reconciled • Check money owed/debts are being chased/ collected by; o The Nursery Manager regarding outstanding fees or funding (if over 1 month overdue then escalate to the CE). o The Facilities Manager regarding session providers and private hire (if over 1 month overdue then escalate to the CE). o The Projects & Engagement Manager or CE regarding income owed from community or funders (if over 1 month overdue then escalate to the CE). • Check invoices are approved for payment by the relevant manager or CE and query any ‘coding area’ of invoices or payments that look incorrect • Assist the CE, treasurer and accountant when they are compiling management accounts, budgets and forecasts. • To work collaboratively with other staff, Managers and Board members and contribute to a culture of co-operation, flexibility and adaptability. What you will need to do: • To work accurately checking with the senior manager or CE anything you are uncertain about • To maintain confidentiality and be trustworthy How we like to work • To work collaboratively with others • Flexible working hours • To work in line with the Boiler House Spaces values. Boiler House Spaces values: - We believe that our integrity is based on always operating according to our values to achieve the very best for everyone in our communities. Our Values - Aspiration: We raise aspirations by broadening horizons and challenging perspectives to help individuals fulfil their potential. - Collaboration: We are passionate about working with others to maximise our impact for local communities. - Inclusion: We welcome and encourage everyone to be involved in our work to promote connected, cohesive and stronger communities. - Opportunity: We give people a chance to progress and fulfill their potential. - Communication: We share ideas, information and connect people in the community. - Encouragement: We encourage individuals to be active in their community. For more information or to apply for this role, please register interest Registered charity number: 1148931
Finance & Accountancy
Bookkeeping & Finance
What you will need to do: • To work accurately checking with the senior manager or CE anything you are uncertain about • To maintain confidentiality and be trustworthy How we like to work • To work collaboratively with others • Flexible working hours • To work in line with the Boiler House Spaces values.
We will offer an induction and training as well as the chance to be doing important finance work to help our charity support local people in Hackney and to become part of the Boiler House Spaces team.
Part time (min 3 hours per week, ideally up to 7 hours)
N16 6BE
Boiler House Spaces, George Downing Estate, Cazenove Rd, Hackney, London Role can be completed remotely (at home) if preferred.
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