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.