They have requested support to build on the work of a previous AfID volunteer. They had recently transitioned from QuickBooks to Xero and with the support of the AfID volunteer made good progress in embedding the system into their day-to-day accounting processes. Their accountant is supported by a capable finance assistant and intern, and the team is now looking for a volunteer to help them review how they are using the system and identify opportunities to further streamline their processes and reporting.

Key areas of support

• Reviewing how the organisation is currently using Xero and identifying opportunities to improve reporting and efficiency. As part of this, they would like support team in resolving operational issues between HubDoc and Xero
• Reviewing current finance processes (e.g. bank reconciliations and document processing) and advising on how these could be further automated and/or streamlined.
• Reviewing budgeting, budget vs actual reporting, and cashflow forecasting processes and providing recommendations for strengthening these processes.

Profile

The ideal volunteer will be a finance professional with experience using Xero. Experience with budgeting, reporting, and streamlining finance processes in small organisations would be particularly valuable. The role would suit someone who enjoys reviewing systems, sharing practical advice, and supporting small teams to strengthen their financial management.

Time commitment

The assignment will be delivered remotely, requiring approximately 3 hours of support per week over a two-month period, ideally with calls scheduled on Tuesdays or Wednesdays.

The Treasurer will join the Board of Trustees and provide oversight of financial management and governance. Working closely with the Executive Director and Head of Finance, the role includes monitoring financial performance, supporting budgeting and reporting, ensuring appropriate controls are in place, and helping trustees interpret financial information. You will also advise on the financial implications of strategy and support strong financial decision-making at Board level.

The ideal candidate will bring strong financial expertise, with a recognised qualification or equivalent experience, and an understanding of charity finance and governance. You will be comfortable operating at Board level, able to communicate financial information clearly, and willing to contribute to wider strategic discussions. An interest in health justice or social impact would be beneficial.

This role involves four Board meetings per year, alongside some ad hoc support between meetings.

The Treasurer will join the Board of Trustees and provide oversight of financial management and governance. Working closely with the CEO and Finance Manager, the role includes monitoring financial performance, ensuring appropriate controls are in place, supporting budgeting and reporting, and helping trustees interpret financial information. You will also play a key role in overseeing financial processes linked to international operations.

The ideal candidate will bring strong financial expertise, with a recognised qualification and experience of organisational accounting. An understanding of charity finance is important, ideally with some exposure to international work. You will be comfortable operating at Board level and able to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues.

This role involves four Board meetings per year, alongside Finance Committee involvement and some ad hoc support, with an overall time commitment of around 10-12 days annually.

The Treasurer will join the Board as a Trustee and chair the Finance Committee, providing oversight of financial performance and governance. Working closely with the Chief Executive and finance lead, the role includes reviewing budgets and financial reporting, supporting the development of financial policies, and ensuring appropriate controls and scrutiny are in place. The role also acts as a bridge between the Board and staff, offering both support and constructive challenge, while remaining strategic rather than operational.

The ideal candidate will bring financial experience, either through professional qualification or relevant senior-level roles, along with an understanding of charity finance and governance. You will be comfortable operating at Board level, able to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues, and confident contributing to strategic discussions.

This role involves around 8 meetings per year, including Board and Finance Committee meetings, with in-person meetings on the outskirts of Oxford and some flexibility for remote participation.

The Treasurer will join the Board as a Trustee and chair the Audit and Risk Sub-Committee, overseeing financial governance and supporting long-term sustainability. Working closely with the senior leadership team, the role includes reviewing budgets and financial reporting, advising on reserves and risk, and ensuring appropriate controls and compliance are in place.

The ideal candidate will be a senior finance professional, likely at CFO or Finance Director level, with strong experience in governance, audit and risk. You will be comfortable operating at Board level, able to provide constructive challenge, and confident communicating financial matters clearly.

This is a strategic oversight role with an established finance function in place. The commitment includes quarterly Board and committee meetings, with two in-person meetings in London each year, plus some ad hoc support.

The Treasurer will sit on the Board as a Trustee and play a key role in overseeing the financial health of the organisation. Working closely with the Chair, CEO, Operations Director and finance lead, the Treasurer will support strong financial governance, provide strategic oversight, and help guide decision-making through clear financial insight. The role also involves chairing the Finance Committee, reviewing budgets and management accounts, advising on financial risks, and overseeing the audit process.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant or an experienced finance professional, with a good understanding of charity finance and governance. You will be comfortable operating at board level, able to provide constructive challenge, and confident explaining financial matters to non-financial stakeholders. A collaborative approach, sound judgement, and a genuine interest in the organisation’s mission are key.

This is a rewarding trustee opportunity with an estimated time commitment of around 5 to 6 hours per quarter, alongside some ad hoc support as needed, offering flexibility around when that time is given.

They require an Independent Examination of their accounts, to support preparation of their Annual Report and submission to the Charity Commission.

They are seeking a suitably qualified volunteer, able to undertake Independent Examinations for organisations with an income of c. £950k, in line with Charity Commission guidance and the requirements of the Charities Act 2011. Previous experience of conducting Independent Examinations is desirable.

The accounts are being prepared by an external bookkeeper and will be ready from mid-April. The charity uses QuickBooks and maintains clear and well-organised financial records, with a relatively low volume of transactions.

This assignment has been completed smoothly by volunteers in previous years and is estimated to take 1-3 days.

The Treasurer will work with the Board, Director and a part time accountant to oversee the charity’s financial management and governance. Responsibilities include reviewing management accounts and budgets, supporting the preparation of annual financial statements, chairing the Finance Committee, and advising the Board on financial strategy and risk.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with senior experience in finance, audit or accountancy. You will be comfortable operating at board level, able to explain financial information clearly to non financial trustees, and motivated by values led work in international development.

This role involves a time commitment of around 20 to 30 hours per year, including quarterly online Board and Finance Committee meetings.

The Treasurer will work collaboratively with fellow Trustees, the Head of Finance and Governance, and the management team to oversee the financial affairs of the charity. Key responsibilities include supporting budgeting and forecasting, reviewing financial reporting, liaising with auditors, and advising the Board on financial risk and opportunity. While operational finance is managed day to day, the Treasurer plays an active oversight and strategic role.

The ideal candidate will be a finance professional with a good understanding of charity finance, and some experience of fundraising and pension schemes. You will be comfortable operating at board level, able to explain financial information clearly to non financial trustees, and keen to contribute to the wider governance responsibilities of the Board.

This is a rewarding trustee role with an estimated time commitment of around 20 to 30 hours per year, with flexibility around when that time is given.

They are looking for an experienced finance professional to provide remote mentoring and hands-on technical support over an initial three to four month period. The assignment will focus on strengthening core bookkeeping practices, financial documentation, internal controls and donor reporting processes, while building the confidence and capability of a small finance and operations team.

The volunteer will work closely with the Finance & Administration Officer and wider team, helping to refine simple, practical systems that are proportionate to the size and resources of the organisation.

Key areas of support may include:

• Reviewing existing Excel-based bookkeeping and documentation processes, and recommending practical improvements.
• Strengthening financial filing systems and ensuring complete, well-organised supporting documentation for programme expenditure.
• Developing or refining simple templates for expense tracking, monthly summaries and basic management reporting.
• Supporting alignment between donor reporting requirements and internal financial records.
• Coaching staff on internal controls, documentation standards and routine financial procedures.
• Providing ongoing mentoring to increase confidence and independence in day-to-day financial management.

The work will be collaborative and capacity-building in nature. The volunteer will help prioritise and refine deliverables during the early stages of the assignment, ensuring the focus remains realistic and achievable within the available time.

Profile

This role would suit an experienced accountant with strong practical knowledge of bookkeeping, financial controls and donor reporting in a small NGO context. Experience supporting organisations in low-resource or international settings would be particularly valuable. Prior experience in mentoring or capacity building is highly desirable.

The ideal volunteer will be patient, pragmatic and comfortable working with teams whose first language is not English, and able to translate technical finance concepts into clear, practical guidance.

Time commitment

The assignment will be delivered remotely, requiring approximately 2 hours per week over an initial three to four month period. The preferred start date is the second week of April 2026.

The Treasurer will hold the Board to account for the charity’s finances and help maintain a clear and transparent financial framework. Working closely with fellow Trustees and the wider team, you will oversee budgeting and reporting, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and support financial planning as the project develops. The role will involve managing multiple income streams, including grants and donations.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant or experienced finance professional with strong financial management skills and the confidence to advise fellow Trustees. Experience of charity finance and governance would be helpful but is not essential.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support a community led capital project with significant local impact. The role is expected to require around 1 to 3 hours per week initially, increasing as the project moves forward, with attendance at regular Board meetings either in person or via Zoom.

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 allowing for a focused but realistic review.

The Treasurer will join the Board of Trustees and work closely with the Director and Chair to support strategy and financial sustainability. Responsibilities include supporting the Board’s financial decision making, ensuring trustees understand the charity’s financial position, overseeing the preparation and scrutiny of annual accounts, and advising on financial governance and compliance. The Treasurer will also support fundraising where appropriate and act as an ambassador for the organisation’s work.

The ideal candidate will hold an accountancy qualification or have strong financial management experience at Board level. You will be confident communicating financial information to non financial trustees and committed to a collaborative, cross party approach to social change.

The Board meets quarterly in London, with some flexibility for remote participation. Trustees are expected to contribute between meetings as needed to support effective governance.

They are looking for an experienced finance or business professional to provide remote, hands-on support over an initial three-month period. The assignment will be delivered in two phases, starting with a review of current finance systems, workflows and reporting, and supporting leadership to clarify what “good” looks like for the organisation’s future systems. The volunteer will work closely with senior leadership and the finance team, helping to improve use of their existing accounting system, strengthen budgeting and KPI reporting, and reduce pressure on senior staff through clearer processes and controls.

Key areas of support may include:

• A finance health check, reviewing current processes, controls, workflows and approval structures, with a focus on identifying opportunities to streamline and reduce the administrative burden on senior leadership.
• A review of how Odoo is currently being used, with practical recommendations to improve reporting efficiency, data quality, and usability.
• Strengthening budgeting and budget vs actual (BvA) reporting, including alignment between budgets and the chart of accounts.
• Development or refinement of a small set of core financial KPIs that support internal decision-making for leadership and programme teams.

The work will be undertaken collaboratively, with a focus on practical, proportionate recommendations that can be implemented by a small team in a low-resource context. The finance professional will lead on refining the scope and deliverables, based on the initial findings.

Profile

This role would suit a finance or business professional with experience in finance systems, ERP/accounting tools, management reporting, and organisational design. Experience working with NGOs or in international or low-resource settings would be highly valued. The ideal volunteer will enjoy working alongside teams, sharing workload as well as advice, and translating technical concepts into usable solutions.

Time commitment

The assignment will be delivered remotely, requiring approximately 2–3 hours per week over an initial three-month period, with flexibility to extend depending on progress and availability. 

The Treasurer will join the Board of Trustees and provide strategic oversight of the organisation’s financial management and long term sustainability. Working closely with the Chair, Chief Executive, senior leadership team and external auditors, the Treasurer will oversee budgets, financial reporting and risk management, and ensure compliance with charity and company law. The Treasurer will also chair the Finance Committee and contribute actively to the wider strategic direction of the organisation.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified finance professional with strong experience in financial management, audit or governance, and the confidence to operate at board level. You will be able to explain financial information clearly to non financial trustees, exercise sound judgement, and bring a collaborative and pragmatic approach. Experience of working with charities, civil society organisations, or internationally focused organisations would be particularly valuable.

This is a rewarding trustee role with an estimated time commitment of around 20 hours per year. The role is voluntary, with reasonable travel expenses covered, and offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to an organisation working for social justice and systemic change.