Volunteer Trainee Accountant (CIC Youth Project)

Trainee Accountant (CIC Youth Project)

Commitment: 1 Day Per Week (Flexible)

 Purpose of the role: To provide essential financial oversight and administrative support for a youth-led community project, ensuring all volunteer-managed funds are accurately recorded and compliant with CIC regulations.

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Merging individual volunteer expense sheets and project-specific budgets into one master ledger.
•  Ensuring bank statements match the internal records of the volunteer group.
• Monitoring specific grants or donations to ensure money is being spent on the intended youth activities.
• Assisting in the preparation of the CIC’s annual accounts for Companies House and HMRC.
•  Helping draft the mandatory report that explains how the project has benefited the community over the year.
• Basic assistance with Corporation Tax filings (if applicable) under the supervision of the Board.

• Reviewing and approving volunteer receipts to ensure they align with the project’s financial policy.
• Maintaining an organized digital or physical filing system for all invoices, receipts, and grant agreements.
•  Creating simple monthly "Budget vs. Actual" summaries to show the volunteer group how much funding is left.

Benefits to volunteer

• Practical Experience: Real-world application of "Fund Accounting" (specific to non-profits and CICs).
• Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding the unique filing requirements of a Community Interest Company.
• Impact: Directly contributing to the success of a project that empowers local youth.

 

What skills do I need?

Skills, attributes, experience and qualifications

• Education: Currently studying toward an accounting qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA, or a Finance degree).
• Technical: Basic to intermediate proficiency in Excel (vlookups, sums, and formatting) or cloud software like Xero/QuickBooks.
• Attributes: High attention to detail, integrity, and an interest in social enterprise or youth development.
• Communication: Ability to explain financial terms simply to volunteers who may not have a finance background.
• Volunteers would need their own laptop
• need to be 18+

When do I need to be available?

	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
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Saturday
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Details

1 day week- flexible