Why do the Finance Department at Battersea need a volunteer?
As Battersea is funded entirely by voluntary income, it is vital that every donation is carefully managed from the moment it is received through to how it is spent, supporting our long-term financial sustainability.
As Battersea grows, the finance team needs volunteer support to help manage day-to-day administrative tasks and keep funds moving smoothly in and out of the organisation.
This is an ideal volunteer role if you are looking to gain or develop skills and experience in an office environment, in the charity sector and/or in finance. This role involves dealing with supplier and other stakeholder queries via email and telephone.
What would I be doing?
• Monitoring and triaging queries in our finance mailbox.
• Collecting and distributing post.
• Processing supplier invoices along with checking supplier statements and reconciling against internal records.
• Other administrative duties as required.
What skills and experience would be useful?
• Well-developed communication skills.
• Good computer literacy and Microsoft Office skills.
• Good attention to detail and time management.
• Ability to work on your own and using initiative to solve problems is beneficial (alongside the support of the Volunteer Mentor).
What skills will I gain?
• All volunteers will have an induction with the volunteering team, and then a role related induction with the team they’re joining.
• You’ll be trained in how to use all necessary systems (Oracle Netsuite and Microsoft 365 suite) and trained on all relevant processes.
Where and when would I be volunteering?
We are looking for a commitment of one day, every week during the hours of 10am-2pm, or 12pm-4pm on either Tuesday or Thursday. We are looking for a commitment over at least six months but hope you would like to stay longer.
We reimburse any out-of-pocket travel expenses you may incur whilst volunteering with us (up to £40 per day).
We strive to create an inclusive environment and ensure that our volunteers are involved in all aspects of our work, are valued for their commitment, and recognised for the extraordinary things they do for us. We are accredited by ‘Investing In Volunteers’, the UK quality standard for good practice in volunteer management. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and value diversity for all current and prospective employees, volunteers, and Trustees. We aim to ensure that this commitment, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together. At Battersea, we provide reasonable adjustments for those with disabilities or neurodiversity to ensure individuals can achieve the best out of their role.
To discuss this further or for more information, please call 0203 8878 349.
KEY DATES:
Application Deadline - 7th September 2026
Volunteer Interviews - w/c 14th September 2026
Volunteer Induction - w/c 21st September 2026