Volunteering Opportunity: ASSISTANT TO TREASURER with Herts Visual Arts CIC

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Herts Visual Arts CIC is a dynamic and growing not-for-profit organisation focused on supporting and developing artists in Hertfordshire and surrounding areas, and on enriching the local community with increased access to visual arts. As a recently registered Community Interest Company, we need to maintain detailed and meticulous financial records.

Opportunity Type: Long-term Commitment

District: Broxbourne, Dacorum, East Herts, Hertsmere, North Herts, St Albans, Stevenage, Three Rivers, Watford, Welwyn/Hatfield

Location: From home, Online

Time of day: To Be Discussed

Practical Considerations: This role will require access to the internet and use of a computer or laptop.

The average commitment will be 3 hours/week, but there may be peaks at busy times.

Suitable for: Older People, People with restricted mobility

Suitable for volunteers interested in: Arts & Crafts

Does this opportunity provide wheelchair access?: Yes

Full Description:
Herts Visual Arts CIC (HVA) is a dynamic and growing not-for-profit organisation focused on supporting and developing artists in Hertfordshire and surrounding areas, and on enriching the local community with increased access to visual arts. As a Community Interest Company, HVA needs to maintain detailed and meticulous financial records.

As Assistant to the Treasurer, you will help with reconciliation of day-to-day financial transactions to enable monitoring of expenditure against budgets and forecasts. You will also support the Treasurer with reporting of income and cash flow month on month, and with preparation of financial reports.

What will you do?

1. Provide bookkeeping support to the Treasurer.
2. Handle day to day reconciliation of finance information using Xero accounting software..
3. Collate financial data into business reports.
4. Seek, identify, explore and document information as requested by Treasurer
5. Identify and document suitable resources for HVA
6. Maintain financial information.
7. Conduct other financial research and support activities as required by Treasurer.

What are we looking for?

The Assistant to the Treasurer will ideally have:

• A sound understanding of finance and experience of accounting practices.
• Familiarity with Xero accounting software.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Access to a laptop and internet connection.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.

Reports to: David Wye, Director & Treasurer, and to Shivani Mathur, Director & Chair

What’s in it for you?

This is a home-based role allowing you to fit your activities around your other commitments.

You will be able to maintain and develop your understanding of financial reporting, book-keeping, and the use of an online accounting software package, offering useful additions to your skills.

What next?

If you’ve got the skills and experience to assist our Treasurer, please get in touch to express your interest in this role and we will arrange an initial telephone interview.