About the organisation
The Community Lab Initiative CIC is a small not-for-profit organisation that nurtures and showcases Ukrainian talent across Lincolnshire. Based in Sleaford, we run a Ukrainian community support group and develop projects that strengthen financial wellbeing. Our goal is two-fold: to help Ukrainians contribute their skills and talents to the local economy and to support Ukraine directly through donations and business links.
About the role
Location: Primarily remote, with occasional in-person meetings in Sleaford, Lincolnshire.
Commitment: Able to give c. 8-10 hrs per month for at least 12 months. You will be supported by a Finance Assistant (to be recruited), our Founder Director and our external accountants.
Remuneration: Volunteer role (with unlimited appreciation and delicious Ukrainian Honeycake)
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the search, onboarding and ongoing development of a Finance Assistant to strengthen our internal capacity.
- Work in Xero to reconcile bank statements and monitor budgets, cashflow, fundraising and grant-related finance tasks
- Prepare financial records and reports to support our team, liaising with our external accountants when required.
- Advise and support the Directors to keep finances running smoothly, reviewing risks and helping us improve processes, policies and procedures
- Be our trusted go-to for finance and compliance queries
Our ideal candidate
Essential
- Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent.
- Proven track record running small-organisation finances: Xero, payroll, HMRC compliance, cash-flow and routine reporting.
- Confidence managing restricted funds and producing grant reports.
- Ability to analyse and present financial information to non-financial stakeholders clearly and effectively.
- Commitment to our charitable mission, with the time and expertise to match.
Desirable
- Experience in community-interest companies, charities or other social enterprises.
- Prior experience mentoring or supervising junior staff or volunteers, and coaching on finance-related tasks (funding applications, online fundraising, event budgets, cost monitoring).
- Experience with Salesforce.
What’s in it for you
What You’ll Get From Us
- A meaningful way to use your skills to support real people and causes
- A team that’s proactive, warm, and solution-focused
- A place to shape the future of a growing social enterprise
- Invitations to events, community days… and a serious risk of becoming addicted to Ukrainian Honeycake (don’t say we didn’t warn you)
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