Branch Treasurer

This vital role supports local groups across the UK which are run by volunteers,
offering friendship and support to people living with Parkinson's, their families
and friends. As a pivotal part of the local volunteer team, you will help plan
group spending for the benefit of people affected by Parkinson's in your
community.

What you will be doing:
Be an ambassador for Team Parkinson’s - engaging with local staff,
volunteers, and your local community, to ensure the group has the
greatest possible impact on those affected by Parkinson's in your area
Accurately record financial activity, keeping the group and the Parkinson's
UK local networks finance team informed of the group's financial position
With support from your local staff, stay up to date with Parkinson's UK's
financial policies actively sharing them with the group and supporting the
group to operate within them
Provide regular reports to the committee on the financial status of the
group including final accounts at the Annual General Meeting
Deal with financial administration for the group, from annual reports to
legacy spending, and ensuring volunteer expenses are paid accurately in
line with our volunteer expenses policy
Be a signatory on the group's bank accounts
The skills you need:
Previous experience in finance, accountancy or bookkeeping can be
valuable, but is not essential
Confident with numbers and able to take the lead on the group’s finances
Have confident computer and email skills - be open to using new systems
and other digital tools
Have a commitment to the wider charity’s aims and values
Be able to contribute to balanced decisions that take into account multiple
views, and to do so in a collaborative, open and inclusive way with
committee and local staff