About the organisation
At Hospice Aid UK, we provide vital support to hospices across the UK, ensuring patients and families receive compassionate end-of-life care. To help our CEO focus fully on strategy and fundraising, we are seeking a volunteer Finance Manager to handle our day-to-day bookkeeping, establish clearer process controls, and strengthen our restricted fund accounting.
About the role
This flexible, home-based role is ideal for a retired accountant, qualified bookkeeper, or experienced finance professional who wants to use their skill set for local impact. You will maintain our core accounting records, improve our spreadsheet tracking, and ensure transparent accounting for restricted grants and trust donations.
Key Responsibilities
Day-to-Day Bookkeeping: Record invoices, monitor income, and maintain accurate expenditure records in Excel from home.
Restricted Fund Tracking: Build and manage clear spreadsheet systems to track restricted donations and trust grants, ensuring income and spending are visibly matched for funder reporting.
Process & Controls Advisory: Review existing accounting processes and suggest practical improvements to internal controls, digital/physical filing systems, and handoff procedures for our end-of-year accountant.
Financial Summaries: Collate concise monthly or quarterly expenditure reports to assist the CEO and board with financial oversight.
Our ideal candidate
What We Are Looking For
- Finance Background: Proven experience in bookkeeping or financial management (a retired accountant or qualified bookkeeper).
- Spreadsheet & Tracking Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Excel, particularly in organizing accounts, formula structure, and clear layout presentation.
- Charity Accounting Knowledge (Desirable): Experience or familiarity with fund accounting, grant tracking, or charity financial compliance is a plus, but not essential.
- Self-Starter: Ability to work independently with high accuracy, sound professional judgment, and strong attention to detail.
What’s in it for you
What We Offer
- A chance to apply your skills to a meaningful cause that directly impacts hospice care across the UK.
- Complete flexibility around your weekly schedule (1–3 hours per week).
- Full remote working with steady communication and support from our CEO.
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