Finance Assistant Volunteers

What You'll Do: 

The post would involve inputting donor information into the donor database (Subscriber CRM), assisting in the preparation of a monthly gift aid claim to HMRC and supporting the general administration of the Finance department.

 

The post would be an excellent fit for either a current student looking to boost their CV or someone with experience who wishes to contribute their time to the mission and community of Southwark Cathedral.

 

What is involved?

 

  • Processing regular and one-off donations onto the donor database
  • Reconcile the donations bank account with monthly standing order donations
  • Linking the information within the donor database to a monthly HMRC gift aid claim (checked by the Finance Manager)
  • File supporting paperwork and if comfortable, suggest ways to further digitise / automate processes to reduce the Cathedral’s carbon footprint
  • Assist with other functions of the Finance department as necessary
Why You'll Love It: 

There are lots of benefits to being a Cathedral Volunteer, which includes:

 

What We're Looking For: 
  • Ability to work within a team (Essential)
  • Excellent eye for detail (Essential)
  • Reliable, honest and trustworthy (Essential)
  • Discreet; able to ensure all donor information is kept confidential (Essential)
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Excel (Desirable)
Summary
Volunteering
Assistant
Culture
Southwark
0 Weeks Minimum
5 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Active listening
Analysing, interpreting and using data
Using relevant technical skill
Skills you should possess: 
Accounting
Intermediate
Finance
Intermediate
Languages you should know: 
English
Professional working
Relevant interests: 
Charity / Nonprofit
Finance and Accounting
Requirements: 
In-Person Interview
Over 18 years old

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