Finance and Office Administration Volunteer

Finance and Office Administration Volunteer

Reference: Finance and Office Administration Volunteer
Location:
Brandon Marsh SSSI Nature Reserve and Visitor Centre, Brandon Lane, Coventry, Warwickshire, CV3 3GW
Assist with the smooth running of Warwickshire Wildlife Trust by providing a range of finance and office administration services to staff, volunteers and members.

Purpose of your role: To assist with the smooth running of Warwickshire Wildlife Trust by providing a range of finance and office administration services to staff, volunteers and members.

Tasks you will be involved with: 

· Management of documentation and records including scanning, filing, archiving and shredding.

· Assisting the Charity Finance Manager/Officer with creation and maintenance of internal spreadsheets.

· Assisting with the input of data onto our Xledger finance accounting system.

· General office duties such as directed by the Charity Finance Director/Finance Manager/Finance Officer.

· Supporting finance staff with preparation of materials, e.g. photocopying, collation of report information.

· Distributing and dispatching internal mail.

Skills and abilities required: 

· Flexible and adaptable, friendly team player.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

· Good communication and interpersonal skills.

· Organised, methodical with good attention to detail.

· Understanding the importance of confidentiality and willingness to undertake training in data protection.

· A willingness to complete a basic DBS (costs covered by the Trust)

· Computer literate with administrative skills.

· Working knowledge of Word, Excel and other applications.

· An interest in wildlife, conservation and the work of the Trust.

You will be based at: Brandon Marsh Nature Centre, CV3 3GW or The Parkridge Centre, B91 3HW.

Days and time we would like you to be available: Flexible, within office hours of 9.15 - 4.30pm

Benefits to you: 

· Opportunity to make a difference to your local wildlife in Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull.

· Learn new skills and gain experience in administration.

· Build skills, knowledge and experience.

· Meet like-minded people, make new friends.

· Helping others act for nature.

· Become a valuable member of a friendly, professional administrative team.

· Enjoy a pleasant working environment on a large nature reserve.

· References available after 6 months.

 

Your staff contact: Charity Finance Manager. 

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