They are seeking an experienced finance professional to provide remote, pro bono technical support to review their financial statements, accounting processes and cost structures, and to offer practical, context-appropriate recommendations. This support will contribute directly to stronger financial planning, clearer communication with donors, and more resilient financial systems as the organisation continues to grow and diversify its funding base.

Key areas of support include:

• Reviewing financial statements and advising on improvements to presentation and clarity for existing and potential donors.
• Reviewing current cost structures and fund utilisation patterns, and identifying opportunities for cost optimisation or improved cost presentation
• They are looking to transition from QuickBooks to Zoho Books in the fist quarter of 2026, and as part of this, would welcome support in reviewing and simplifying accounting and reporting processes

The work will be undertaken in close collaboration with the Finance Officer and senior leadership, and will focus on practical guidance and capacity strengthening rather than heavy documentation or system build.

Profile

The ideal volunteer will be an experienced finance professional with a background in providing financial guidance or reviews for NGOs or similar organisations. Experience working in low-resource or highly regulated environments, and confidence advising on financial sustainability, cost optimisation and systems improvement, would be highly valued. This role would suit someone who enjoys translating technical finance into clear, actionable recommendations and working collaboratively with small teams.

Time commitment

The assignment is fully remote and flexible. The expected commitment is approximately 2 hours per week for around 9 weeks (15–20 hours total). The work is expected to start in January 2026 and be completed by early March 2026.

Over the past year, the organisation has formalised and scaled its operations in The Gambia, establishing a registered local entity, new banking arrangements, and parallel finance systems in both the UK and the country office. While these systems are functioning well, many are still relatively new.

The volunteer will work remotely with UK and Gambian colleagues to review how finance processes operate in practice, from start to finish, and to ensure systems and controls are appropriately documented and aligned with audit expectations.

Key areas of support include:

• Mapping how finance processes and records operate in practice within the Gambian office
• Reviewing how Xero, expenditure tracking tools, local bookkeeping, approvals and record keeping fit together
• Sense checking controls, workflows and documentation against audit expectations
• Identifying any gaps or areas for improvement while systems remain flexible
• Preparing a short written summary or handover note for senior management and trustees

The ideal volunteer will have experience in charity or nonprofit finance, ideally within an international or cross border context, and be familiar with audit preparation and strengthening finance systems in growing organisations. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams are important.

The expected commitment is around 45 hours in total, typically 2 to 4 hours per week over a 2 to 3 month period, with preferred completion by the end of March.

With a small core team and finance activity spread across multiple entities, the organisation is seeking targeted support to ensure its finance systems are robust, aligned, and able to withstand donor scrutiny as funding and programme delivery scale up again.

They are looking for a volunteer to conduct a Finance & Accounting Health Check, with a particular focus on simplifying reporting and strengthening how financial information is extracted and presented for donors, grant partners, and governance.

Key areas of support include:

• Reviewing finance systems, policies, and controls to assess audit readiness and donor compliance
• Reviewing and aligning charts of accounts across entities to ensure consistency and ease of consolidation
• Supporting the development of a truncated chart of accounts that enables clear, same-day donor and grant reporting without excessive detail
• Reviewing how historical programme expenditure is currently tracked and helping design a simplified reporting view across key programme areas
• Advising on practical reporting structures and dashboards that present a clear picture of financial health, tailored to a small leadership team

The volunteer will work closely with a senior staff member responsible for finance and reporting, helping translate complex transactional data into clear, usable financial information that supports transparency, confidence, and decision-making.

Volunteer Profile:
The ideal volunteer will have a solid grounding in finance and experience working with NGOs, multi-entity structures, or audit preparation would be particularly valuable. They will be a confident user of Quickbooks Online. The role would suit someone who enjoys bringing clarity to complex financial data and designing simple systems and tools that work in practice.

Time commitment:
The assignment is flexible, with an expected commitment of approximately 3 hours per week over 1–2 months, starting in January 2026, allowing for a focused but realistic review.

They are looking for a pro bono finance professional to provide targeted finance expertise that will help improve how cash is managed, tracked, and reported, while also strengthening the organisation’s ability to tell its story through clearer, more meaningful financial reporting. This support will directly contribute to stronger decision-making, increased funder confidence, and more resilient operations on the ground.

Key areas of support include:

• Reviewing current cash handling and reconciliation processes and identifying practical improvements
• Sharing best practices for managing high volumes of cash transactions in non-digital environments
• Reviewing existing financial reporting and suggesting NGO-relevant KPIs that better reflect impact and operational performance
• Providing realistic, context-appropriate recommendations that can be implemented by a small leadership team

The volunteer will work closely with senior leadership, supporting finance and operations colleagues to strengthen systems that underpin programme delivery.

Volunteer profile:
The ideal volunteer will have a strong foundation in finance, through professional qualification or relevant experience. Experience working with NGOs and/or in cash-based or developing country contexts would be highly valued. The role would suit someone who enjoys translating technical finance concepts into practical, usable guidance.

Time commitment:
The assignment is flexible, starting in late January or early February, 2026, requiring approximately 2 hours per week over 1–2 months, with a total commitment of around 15–25 hours.

They are seeking an experienced finance professional to provide an independent review of existing workflows and offer practical recommendations to improve implementation, efficiency and clarity. This support will contribute directly to stronger governance, better use of limited resources and improved operational resilience.

Key areas of support include:

• Reviewing the end-to-end procurement workflow, from purchase request through to supplier acceptance
• Assessing contracting processes, including contract templates and review/signing procedures (non-legal)
• Advising on delegation of authority arrangements, including thresholds and approval levels
• Reviewing invoice processing and approval workflows, including the use of integrated digital tools
• Helping balance control requirements with operational efficiency

The work will be undertaken in close collaboration with the Finance and Legal teams and will help inform parallel work to automate procurement and contracting workflows. Depending on the outcome of the review, and experience of both the partner and finance professional, they might seek additional support in revising and updating their Procurement Policy.

Profile
The ideal individual will have experience in procurement and contracting, ideally within an international organisation, either for profit or not for profit. A strong understanding of financial controls, risk management and process design is essential. This role would suit someone who enjoys reviewing systems, identifying practical improvements and working collaboratively with internal teams.

Time commitment
The assignment is flexible and can be completed remotely. The total expected commitment is approximately 25 hours, extended if it is to include working on the procurement policy, delivered 2-4 hours a week. The work is expected to start by mid- to late-January 2026 and be completed by the end of the first quarter.

They are seeking a volunteer to support the editing and consolidation of these materials so that processes are clearly documented, consistently structured and aligned with agreed terminology. This work will directly enhance team resilience and the reliability of month-end and reporting workflows.

Key areas of support include:

• Reviewing and editing Loom videos to ensure clarity and consistency
• Converting raw video and written materials into standardised process documents
• Ensuring each process aligns with the overarching manual, policies and risk documentation
• Identifying gaps or inconsistencies in process steps

The ideal volunteer will have a good understanding of finance concepts, either through qualification or relevant work experience, and be comfortable learning new technology. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail are essential.

Training will be provided on the project, the documentation standards and the Loom platform. Ideally, the volunteer will complete initial training in Oxford on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, after which the work can be completed remotely.

The expected commitment is flexible, roughly half a day to one day per week over a couple of months, with a total of around 25-45 hours of support.

They are seeking an experienced finance professional to join the board as Treasurer. The role involves maintaining oversight of the charity’s financial affairs, ensuring strong controls and procedures, and reporting regularly to the board. A key focus will be developing robust forecasting and financial planning to support sustainable growth.

The ideal candidate will be a senior finance professional with strong business planning and communication skills, ideally with charity finance experience. They should be confident explaining financial information to non-financial trustees and committed to good governance, inclusion and the charity’s mission.

The board is in a positive and stable place following recent growth, and the Treasurer’s input, around 1-2 days per month, will play an important role in guiding the next phase of development.

Following recent funding pressures and staff changes, the organisation is rebuilding its finance function and looking to improve efficiency by reducing manual processes and making better use of existing platforms, including SAP Concur and Sun Systems. The focus is on developing more integrated, automated and reliable financial operations.

Key areas of support include:

• Reducing reliance on Excel and manual tasks
• Improving system integration and workflow design
• Automating payment runs, payroll journals and bank reconciliations
• Enhancing budget uploads, reporting and debtor/creditor management
• Strengthening links between Concur, Sun Systems and banking platforms

The ideal volunteer will have experience in finance operations, systems optimisation or process automation, with the confidence to advise on practical improvements. Familiarity with accounting or ERP systems is helpful but not essential.

The commitment is approximately 2-4 hours per week over two months, fully remote. You will work closely with senior staff and the finance team.

They are seeking an experienced and committed individual to take on the role of Treasurer. The position covers both day to day financial duties and broader strategic oversight, including bookkeeping, budgeting, reporting, managing payments and expenses, preparing annual accounts, supporting grant applications, and ensuring compliance with charity regulations. The charity is also moving to a modern accounting system, offering the opportunity to help shape more efficient processes.

The ideal candidate will be reliable, organised and confident with numbers, with experience in a financial role and the ability to present clear financial information to the Board. Experience with accounting software or charity finance is welcome but not essential. A full handover, induction and training will be provided.

The Board meets monthly in the early evening, with a quarterly finance sub-committee. While the role can be carried out remotely, being within reasonable distance of Bedford is an advantage for occasional in-person meetings. The time commitment is approximately half to one day per week, reducing as systems become more streamlined.

They are seeking an experienced finance professional to join the Board as Finance Trustee and Chair of the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee. The role provides strategic oversight of financial planning, risk, audit and controls, working closely with the Chair and senior team to support long-term sustainability and organisational growth. You will act as a critical friend on financial matters, guide strategic decision-making and help ensure strong governance.

The ideal candidate will have a professional accounting qualification or equivalent experience, strong financial leadership skills, and the confidence to advise at board level. Prior trustee experience is not essential, but a commitment to community empowerment, inclusion and social impact is important.

The Board meets four times a year online, with an annual in-person away day in London or Cardiff. Additional engagement with staff and fellow trustees may be required between meetings.

They are looking for a senior finance professional to join the Board as Finance Trustee and Chair the Finance & Audit Committee. The role involves providing strategic oversight of financial planning, supporting an evolving income-generation strategy, advising on risk, audit and financial controls, and working with the leadership team to ensure long-term financial sustainability.

The ideal candidate will bring senior-level finance experience, strong strategic and analytical skills, and the ability to support an organisation navigating growth and change. An interest in contemporary culture and a commitment to values of openness, inclusion and creativity are also important.

Board meetings take place in Nottingham with hybrid attendance options, and committee meetings are held several times per year. The expected commitment is around 1-2 days per month, including preparation, meetings and occasional engagement with the leadership team.

They are seeking a qualified accountant to join the Board as Treasurer and provide clear, hands on financial oversight. The role includes maintaining an overview of the charity’s finances, ensuring financial systems and controls are robust, and advising trustees on budgets, accounts and financial strategy. You will work closely with staff and fellow trustees to ensure the organisation’s resources are well managed and aligned with strategic priorities.

The ideal candidate will bring financial qualifications, experience in charity finance or audit, and the confidence to analyse information, advise on implications and communicate clearly with a non-financial audience. A commitment to values such as community, equity, resilience and empowerment will be important.

The Board meets quarterly online, with occasional in person meetings in London. The expected commitment is approximately 2-3 hours per week, including board duties and ad hoc support to staff and trustees.

They are seeking an experienced accounting professional to help refine and rebuild their Chart of Accounts and create a clearer structure for managing project-based expenditure within their existing cloud accounting system.

Your role will include:

• Reviewing their current accounting processes and FlowAccount setup to understand how the system is being used.
• Designing and implementing a new, easy-to-use Chart of Accounts that meets internal, donor and audit requirements.
• Creating a simple and reliable structure for managing multiple small projects running under different donors.
• Recommending a practical method for tracking internal advances when donor funds are delayed, ensuring these can be reconciled easily once funding is received.
• Providing light coaching and training to a small bookkeeping team to help them confidently use the revised system. 

They are seeking someone with:

• A strong accounting background, ideally with experience in NGOs or donor-funded organisations.
• Familiarity with online/cloud-based accounting systems (FlowAccount or similar).
• The ability to design or adapt a COA and project reporting structure for non-specialist users.
• Patience, clarity, and a supportive coaching style. 

The placement is needed immediately, with 3-4 hours of weekly support over a 6 week period, with completion before year-end.

They are seeking a qualified accountant to join the Board as Treasurer and provide hands on financial oversight. The role involves supporting the CEO and Chair with budgeting and financial reporting, working with bookkeepers and auditors to produce annual accounts and regular statements, and ensuring good governance, compliance and financial controls.

The ideal candidate will have experience in charity finance or audit, strong budgeting and financial management skills, and the ability to explain financial information clearly to trustees with varied levels of financial knowledge. A commitment to the organisation’s mission and values will be important.

The Board meets quarterly, mostly remotely with at least one in person strategy or board day each year. The Treasurer will also join six weekly financial update meetings with the CEO and Chair, and occasional ad hoc discussions. The expected commitment is around 6-10 hours per month.

They are seeking an experienced Treasurer to join the Board at a time of growth and to provide strong financial oversight as the organisation delivers its new five year strategy. The role involves guiding financial strategy, supporting budgeting and reporting, chairing the Finance, Fundraising, Audit and Risk Committee, and ensuring high standards of governance, transparency and risk management.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with senior experience in charity finance or audit. Strong analytical skills, sound judgement and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to non finance trustees will be essential.

Board and Committee meetings are hybrid, with one in person Board meeting each year combined with an away day. The expected commitment is around six to ten hours per month, including quarterly Board and Committee meetings and regular liaison with the senior team.

They are seeking a Treasurer to join the Board and strengthen financial oversight as the organisation works to simplify its accounting processes and manage expenditure more efficiently. The role involves reviewing systems, supporting financial planning and reporting, and ensuring compliance with charity regulations.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience in charity finance or audit. The ability to communicate clearly with non-finance trustees and to recommend practical, proportionate improvements will be key.

The Board meets remotely, with one in-person meeting each year in London. The expected commitment is around two to three hours per week, with occasional peaks around Finance Sub-Committee meetings.

They are seeking a Treasurer to join the Board and play a key role in ensuring sound financial governance and supporting the organisation’s continued growth. Working closely with the senior team, the Treasurer will oversee financial management, strengthen internal controls and reporting, and advise the Board on strategy, budgeting, and compliance.

The ideal candidate will bring accounting or treasury experience, strong analytical and organisational skills, and an interest in regeneration, community enterprise, or heritage-led development. Experience of Xero or financial oversight within a Community Interest Company would be an advantage.

The Board meets remotely, with occasional in-person meetings in Ramsgate. The expected time commitment is around one to two days per month, including meeting preparation and liaison with the executive team.

They are seeking a Treasurer to join the Board and play a key role in ensuring financial sustainability and good governance. The Treasurer will maintain oversight of the organisation's financial affairs, ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards, and support sound financial planning and reporting.

The ideal candidate will bring experience in finance, governance, or charity management, with the ability to review budgets and accounts, advise on policy, and communicate clearly with fellow Trustees and staff. A shared commitment to peace, justice, and education reform is essential.

The Board meets once annually in London and once online in May, with an additional online AGM early each year. The expected time commitment is around one day per month, including meeting preparation and liaison with the executive team.

They are seeking an experienced finance professional to join their UK Board as Treasurer and Chair of the Finance & Audit Committee. Working closely with counterparts in Zambia, the Treasurer will help ensure the charity’s financial integrity, sustainability, and compliance, providing strategic oversight and guidance on financial policy, risk, and reporting.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified finance professional with senior-level experience and strong governance understanding. You should bring the ability to communicate complex financial matters clearly, support effective Board decision-making, and provide independent challenge where needed.

The Board meets four times per year, usually in London although remote attendance is possible. The expected time commitment is around 1–2 days per month, including additional time for Finance & Audit Committee duties which meets online.

The Finance Trustee will oversee financial strategy, including advising on budgeting, reserves policy, and reporting. As Deputy Chair, the successful candidate will assist the Chair in providing leadership, chairing meetings, and ensuring strong governance. They will also mentor fellow Trustees and contribute to strategic planning.

The ideal candidate will bring financial expertise, preferably from outside the Students' Union sector, and have experience in governance roles, such as chairing or deputising. Strong interpersonal skills are essential to foster effective relationships with the Board and stakeholders.

The Board meets 4-5 times per year, with additional sub-committee responsibilities. Meetings are typically in person in Portsmouth, with online options available. Trustees are expected to commit 1-2 days per month, including meeting preparation and key initiatives.

They are seeking the support of an experienced finance professional, working alongside the Director of Operations. Your role will be to:

• Assess their financial sustainability, reviewing existing financial analysis and cost recovery model, highlighting immediate areas of concern to address, and advising on how to continue operations.
• Evaluate core costs (including overhead and hosting fee costs) and identify what is affordable/a target overhead % for the organisation to maintain, and potential cost-saving opportunities
• Suggest actionable strategies to strengthen long-term financial health
• Help build a realistic and practical plan to address financial constraints
• Improve cost recovery on grants

They are looking for someone able to start immediately, offering 4 hours of support a week over a period of 4 weeks. They are also open to someone working from their office in London.

They are seeking a Treasurer to join the Board and play a key role in ensuring effective financial management and governance. Candidates should be qualified finance professionals, ideally with knowledge of charity finance and a commitment to the organisation’s mission of justice, inclusion, and empowerment for migrant communities.

As Treasurer and Trustee, you will support the Board in fulfilling its financial responsibilities including advising on financial strategy, budgeting, and reserves policy; reviewing management accounts and annual reports; overseeing audit processes; and ensuring effective systems of financial control. You will also contribute to wider Board discussions, bringing financial insight to strategic planning and risk management.

The Board meets quarterly (alternating between online and in-person evening meetings in London), and Trustees typically devote around 1–2 days per month to their duties.

They are seeking a Finance Trustee to strengthen their Board’s oversight during a period of growth and increasing international complexity. Candidates should be qualified or part-qualified accountants with strong financial management and strategic skills, and a genuine interest in climate action and sustainability. Prior charity experience is helpful but not essential.

As Finance Trustee, you will help ensure effective financial oversight, compliance and risk management; advise the Board and senior team on financial strategy and sustainability; support audit preparation; and liaise with the Finance Manager and external auditors. You will also contribute more broadly to governance and strategic decision-making as the organisation continues to expand across the UK and Europe.

The Board meets quarterly (three online and one in-person meeting in London each year). Trustees are expected to commit around 1-2 days per month, including occasional ad-hoc support to the COO or Finance Manager.

They are seeking a Finance Trustee to join their Board. Candidates should be qualified finance professionals with relevant experience in financial management, governance and risk, and be supportive of the organisation’s values and ethos.

As Finance Trustee, you will support the Board in fulfilling its financial responsibilities: advising on financial strategy, reserves and investment policy; reviewing budgets, management accounts and annual financial statements; and contributing to governance and strategic planning. You will also work closely with the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee to provide independent oversight of financial performance.

The Board meets four times per year (a mix of online and in-person in London), and trustees are expected to commit around 1-2 days per month to their duties.

They are seeking a Treasurer to join the Board. Candidates should be finance professionals with a relevant qualification and experience. You should bring strong financial management expertise, an understanding of governance and risk, and the ability to communicate clearly with non-finance colleagues.

As Treasurer and Trustee, you will chair the Board’s Safeguarding, Risk and Finance Committee, monitor financial administration and report on the organisation’s financial health, advise on financial strategy and reserves policy, oversee budgets, management accounts and audited financial statements, and liaise with the external auditors. You will also play a full part in the wider governance of the charity, contributing to strategic discussions and supporting the senior leadership team.

The Board meets quarterly (virtually, with one in-person meeting per year) and Trustees are expected to devote around 1–2 days per month to their duties.

They are seeking a volunteer Company Secretary to support the Board’s governance and compliance responsibilities. The Company Secretary will not sit on the Board but will attend meetings to carry out statutory duties, including ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, coordinating meetings, preparing minutes, maintaining company records, and supporting director onboarding and offboarding.

Board meetings take place 9-10 times per year (excluding December), lasting 1.5 hours, usually from 5:30 to 7:00pm AEST. Additional governance support is provided by the CEO and Finance Manager.

This is an un-remunerated role, though the Company Secretary may choose to receive either a small gratuity payment or an expenses-paid trip to Australia to attend the AGM (fourth week of November).

They are seeking a Treasurer to join the Board and provide financial oversight. Candidates should bring financial management experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to explain finance clearly to non-specialists. An interest in music or the wider arts would be an advantage.

The Treasurer will oversee bookkeeping and payments, prepare quarterly reports for the Board, ensure compliance with charity reporting requirements, and advise on budgets, reserves, risk and investment planning. They will also contribute to strategic discussions, ensuring funds are used effectively and sustainably.

The Board meets three to four times a year (in London or virtually), with a total estimated time commitment of 1-2 days per month (flexible). This is a rewarding opportunity to combine financial skills with a passion for the arts.

Amid a period of significant change, the charity is moving to a locally led delivery model, with the UK focusing on fundraising, governance, and reporting. They seek a qualified accountant with strategic financial management experience, charity accounting knowledge, and ideally some international development insight. The Treasurer will provide hands-on financial oversight, ensure robust controls, and maintain compliance.

The role includes chairing a Finance & Operations Sub-Committee, guiding the Board on financial matters, and working with trustees, outsourced providers, and the team in Zambia.

The Board meets quarterly (remotely) for up to three hours, with the Sub-Committee meeting beforehand. The estimated time commitment required is 4 hours per week, flexibly.

They are seeking a qualified accountant with strong financial oversight experience, with some charity sector experience, to serve as Treasurer. The post holder will have solid experience in financial management and governance, with the ability to communicate financial matters clearly, as well as a strong interest in social justice.

The Treasurer will monitor the organisation’s financial health, guide long-term planning, chair a funding decision panel, and ensure robust financial controls are in place. They will review budgets, management accounts, and annual reports, and act as a signatory for major transactions.

The Board meets eight times a year (for approximately 2 hours), and the funding panel meets six times annually. Most meetings are held online, with occasional in-person meetings in London. The total estimated time commitment required for the role is 1-3 hours per month.

They are seeking a new Treasurer to take a lead on providing oversight of all financial aspects of the organisations on behalf of the Board of Trustees and to help deliver their ambitious new 2025–2029 strategy, as well as to share responsibility for ensuring sound governance and staying true to its charitable objectives.

You will advise your fellow Trustees on financial issues, have oversight of internal financial controls and managing financial risks, and make sure that accurate and insightful financial information is provided both internally and externally, as required.

The Board meets quarterly in London on weekday evenings, with additional online committee meetings, and the total estimated time commitment required for the role is approximately 2-3 hours per week.

They are seeking a finance professional, ideally with some experience of charity finance, to serve as Treasurer. While a formal accountancy qualification is not essential, candidates should bring strong financial management skills, an understanding of budgets and controls, and the ability to communicate clearly with non-finance colleagues.

The Treasurer will oversee financial records, budgets, and accounts; ensure timely filings with the Charity Commission; maintain proportionate policies and a risk register; and co-sign higher-value transactions. They will advise the Board on strategy, risk, and sustainability, ensuring the charity’s financial health and good governance.

The Board meets twice a year plus an AGM (mostly remote, with occasional London hybrid meetings). The total estimated time commitment required is 0.5–2 days per month (flexible).

They seek a qualified accountant with senior financial management experience, ideally in the non-profit sector, to serve as Treasurer. Strong analytical skills and experience in risk management, internal controls, and audits are essential, along with the ability to explain complex financial matters clearly.

The Treasurer will oversee financial health, advise on strategic plans, review budgets and accounts, ensure compliance, and liaise with auditors. They will work closely with the Finance Director, Chief Executive, and Board to ensure sustainability and good governance.

The Board meets 4-5 times per year (two in London), with the Finance Committee meeting three times annually, mostly online. The total estimated time commitment required for the role is 1-2 days per month (flexible).

Our partner supports the growth of the clean energy market focussing on innovation, entrepreneurship and development of skills. They are setting up a new office in Laos, and are seeking the support of a finance professional experienced in Xero to help set up their accounts, and coach the finance staff in the new set up.

Responsibilities

• Set up and create the chart of accounts for the Laos entity, ensuring that it reflects the set up of the accounts in the parent entity and offers scope for consolidation as required, whilst meeting the financial compliance and tax requirements in Laos.
• Coach the newly recruited Finance Coordinator & the current finance Manager on using the new system. This will extend to data entry, bank reconciliations, new project budget and reporting (covering monthly reports and P&L statements).
• Ensuring that the accounting treatment for the bridging contract meets the requirements of the tax exemption granted to the parent entity.

They are seeking someone able to make a 2-3 hour weekly support over a period of 2-3 months, at the latest starting in early October.

They are seeking the support of an experienced finance professional to offer coaching to their 11 non-finance Heads of Departments and Heads of Units. 3 years ago, they moved to a practice of getting the non-finance budget holders to take responsibility and ownership of the annual budgeting for their departments; this year, additionally, they are going to look to introduce them to annual planning. 

Your role will be to work with the non-finance heads to support and coach them through this process, ensuring that their annual plans and departmental budgets are aligned with the organisational budget. This will include:

• Having an induction meeting with the Head of Finance to understand how the process has been developed, the tools that they are using, and the challenges they have faced with the process over the last two cycles.
• Delivering group-based coaching on planning and budgeting to small groups of the non-finance heads. This may include short meetings to understand the work they do in their departments, and their own challenges in successfully completing their annual planning and budgeting. 
• Offering some tailored support & advice individually to the department heads outside of the group-based training.
• Whilst the focus will be on budgeting & annual planning, time permitting, they would also like to explore additional coaching covering understanding key accounting/finance terms and jargon, and how to interpret and use management reports. 

This exercise has been lead by the Head of Finance over the last two years; however, it has had its challenges, and that is why they are seeking the support of someone external to lead on facilitating the coaching. 

As their annual planning & budgeting and process has already started, they are seeking the support of someone able to start the placement from mid-September, offering 2-3 hours of weekly support, over a 3 month period.

They are seeking a strategically minded individual with significant experience in financial management to serve as Treasurer. The ideal candidate will be a qualified finance professional with the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly, and with a keen interest in the arts.

As a Trustee and Chair of the Finance Sub-Committee, the post holder will oversee the school’s financial health and sustainability, review and present draft budgets and management accounts, advise on reserves and investment policies, and ensure compliance with charity accounting standards.

The Board and Finance Sub-Committee both meet four times a year, with meetings currently taking place remotely. The minimum time commitment required for the role is 5 hours per month.

They are seeking the support of a volunteer accountant to help prepare and record their year end financial information on the Charity Commission website, and to renew their Gift Aid application. Their records are maintained in Excel and are kept in good order.

The work is expected to take no more than 15 hours in total and can be completed flexibly. The volunteer may also be asked to attend one trustee meeting if available. Experience preparing year end accounts for small charities would be helpful.

The Deputy Treasurer will support the Treasurer and the wider board with oversight of financial matters, ensuring the charity’s financial stability and legal compliance. This includes reviewing financial plans, budgets, and accounts, and offering strategic advice from a financial perspective.

They are looking for a qualified accountant with a strong commitment to social justice, especially in the context of migration and asylum. Lived experience of the asylum system is highly valued, and applicants from all backgrounds are warmly encouraged to apply.

The Board meets around 5 times per year, mostly online with 1 or 2 meetings per year in person. The total estimated time commitment required for the role is approximately 2 to 4 hours per month.

They are seeking the support of an AfID volunteer to help their leadership team build understanding and capacity around Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. Working closely with board members and senior staff, the volunteer will facilitate discussions, training and practical planning sessions to explore how ESG values can be embedded into governance and long-term strategy.

Through this support, they aim to:

• Strengthen understanding of ESG principles and their relevance to the organisation’s mission and partnerships
• Align governance and decision-making with sustainability and ethical leadership standards
• Identify practical next steps for integrating ESG principles into operations and strategy
• Develop a short roadmap or action plan to guide future ESG initiatives and reporting

This is an exciting opportunity to support a community-focused organisation as it takes the first steps toward embedding sustainability, accountability and ethical governance in its work. The volunteer’s input will help leadership prioritise actions, build confidence and create a practical foundation for future ESG integration.

Having recently appointed a new Treasurer, they are looking to strengthen their board further with an additional finance professional able to support with overseeing the charity’s finances, including its budgets, accounts and investments, as well as to monitor it's financial health.

As a Trustee, the postholder will be involved in setting the charity’s strategic direction.

The Board meets monthly, for no more than 2 hours, in-person in Newbury.

They run a small visitor centre, shop and café on the former Spode Works site. Given its size, comprehensiveness and location on the original site, this collection is unique in the UK as the sole surviving enterprise in industrial ceramics and very likely in the world.

They are looking to bring on board someone, either as a Trustee or Advisor, with the experience and ability to inform business planning, strategic development and financial management.

The post holder will also oversee monthly cash flow and forecasts based on bank statements, sales and expenditure as well as supervising the preparation of annual charity commission return accounts and tax return.

The organisation are very flexible in terms of what the role may look like, dependent on who they appoint, with a minimum time commitment of 6 meetings annually.

Their Finance Manager prepares cash accounts with the support of the Director, but does not feel sufficiently confident to prepare the year’s annual financial statements.

As such, they are looking for the support of an AfID volunteer to prepare professional annual statements for use internally and for dissemination to stakeholders and donors. Accounting records are all on computer in Excel and source documents are in monthly hard files.

The estimated time commitment required is up to 25 hours, and the placement is to begin in January 2026 with a required completion date of 14th February 2026.