Bookkeeper - Volunteer

Northern Cancer Voices; North East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization is seeking a volunteer bookkeeper to help maintain accurate financial records and support governance processes. Your role will involve ensuring financial transparency and aiding future funding efforts. Ideal candidates should have bookkeeping experience, proficiency in Excel, and good communication skills. This is an opportunity to contribute significantly to the community by supporting vital health projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping or financial administration preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel and basic accounting principles required.
• Understanding of charity finance and Gift Aid desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ratify monthly transactions against receipts and bank statements.
• Input data into Excel bookkeeping system.
• Ensure records are clear and ready for reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Integrity

Reliability

Good communication

Tools

Excel

Job description

Northern Cancer Voices is an award-winning charity amplifying the voices of people affected by cancer. We’re looking for a volunteer bookkeeper to help us maintain accurate financial records and support our governance processes.

What difference will you make?

By volunteering your skills as a Bookkeeper, you’ll play a vital role in helping Northern Cancer Voices maintain financial transparency and sustainability. Your contribution ensures that every pound is accounted for, enabling us to deliver life-changing projects for people affected by cancer and tackle health inequalities across the North East. Accurate financial management means we can secure future funding, expand our reach, and continue amplifying voices that matter most.

What are we looking for?

Qualities we’re looking for

• Accuracy and attention to detail – you’ll be the guardian of our financial records.
• Integrity and confidentiality – handling sensitive financial information.
• Reliability – able to commit to monthly checks and deadlines.
• Good communication skills – to liaise with our Treasurer and Finance Committee.

Experience Needed

• Previous experience in bookkeeping or financial administration (charity experience is a bonus).
• Proficiency in Excel and basic accounting principles.
• Understanding of charity finance requirements and Gift Aid (desirable).
• Familiarity with bank reconciliation and transaction verification.

What You’ll Do

• Ratify monthly transactions against receipts and bank statements.
• Input data into our Excel-based bookkeeping system.
• Ensure records are clear, accurate, and ready for reporting.