West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service (WYCAS) is a CIO. We support community groups and organisations based in West Yorkshire through a range of financial services.
About the Organisation
The WYCAS Abacus Project is an initiative aimed at connecting individuals with financial skills to third sector organisations that need support with financial management. This opportunity allows participants to build or refresh their financial management skills, enhancing their career prospects.
The Abacus Project: Placements will assist local charities with bookkeeping, maintaining financial records, and preparing financial reports using software like Excel and QuickBooks. Training is provided by WYCAS prior to the placement, then support as needed throughout the placement. Mentoring sessions are also provided as part of the scheme. Support is provided for 4 months.
What are we looking for?
What will you get from us?
The WYCAS Abacus Project seeks participants from target groups, including neurodiverse individuals, single parents, and refugees/asylum seekers, who are experiencing barriers to employment. We are looking for individuals who have experience in bookkeeping, financial recording, or financial management, or those currently studying for a formal qualification such as AAT.
Ideal candidates should demonstrate a commitment to improving their finance skills in a practical, charity-based environment. The project offers participants the opportunity to build or refresh their financial skills and enhance their employment prospects through hands-on experience and tailored support.
The role requires volunteers to be available for approximately 5 hours per week for a minimum of 4 months. Scheduling is flexible to fit the volunteer and the charity's needs.
All volunteers need to complete an initial assessment and 3 training sessions, which are all online.
Volunteers receive 3 initial training sessions, which are all online, and ongoing support throughout the placement, plus mentoring every 4-6weeks. Reimbursement for travel and subsistence expenses, and a reference upon successful completion of the placement.
When do we need you?
Additional Requirements
Applications are open NOW!
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to support participants, including accessing laptops and Wifi from our Leeds office.
If you do not have a device or internet to complete the training, there is free Wifi access at Calderdale Libraries and you can also book the use of a PC.
WYCAS will also assist when you have completed the training
WYCAS will work closely with you and your host organisation to provide other suitable adjustments where necessary.
This role is suitable for individuals aged 18 and above.
