Volunteer Bookkeeper
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Summary
Working with the Museum Director & Finance Volunteers to provide vital support in monitoring & accounting for income & expenditure at the Museum.Detailed description
Responsibilities
• Raise payment requests on the bank account for invoice payment, which will be approved by the Treasurer, the Volunteer Finance Manager (or an authorised Trustee)
• Provide supporting information for each payment to the Treasurer so that they can be allocated to the correct account
• Upload copies of invoices onto the automated system using a phone app (in development)
• Provide supporting documentation and advice to the Treasurer for production of each year’s formal financial results
• Lodge excess cash and all cheques into the museum account
• Make monthly wage payments for 4 members of staff, as instructed by our external payroll contractor.
• Maintain the membership register for Amersham Museum 200 Club, make payment to the monthly winner(s), prepare the scheme’s quarterly
returns and apply for the annual renewal of the licence.
• Work with the Administrative Officer to maintain records, claim and account for Gift Aid
Role requirements:
• Education and qualifications – no specific requirements
• Experience – none essential, but experience in working with cash, wages and administration would be ideal
• Skills and knowledge – the ideal person for the role will be well organised, comfortable with handling cash and dealing with the bank, and have an ability to work with spreadsheets and basic online programmes
• Able to visit the Museum as necessary to carry out banking or other on-site financial activities
Please note that two satisfactory references will be required and a DBS check will be carried out before an applicant is appointed.