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Closing date: Thursday 23 July 2026
Location: Sutton Vision, Sutton and Home

VOLUNTEER ROLE DESCRIPTION

Accountable to: CEO and Treasurer

Closing date: 5PM on 23 July 2026

About Sutton Vision

Sutton Vision (opens window) is a small local charity offering information, advice and support to anyone affected by sight loss in the London Borough of Sutton. We provide a tailored package of support that can include help navigating treatment options, employment support, help with benefits and forms, advice on technical aids and a range of adapted social activities to alleviate isolation.

Volunteers play a key role in the delivery of our services, from supporting social activities, one-to-one befriending, ambassadorial functions and supporting our small staff team with essential administrative tasks

Our accounting function is outsourced to Community Action Sutton; we have no in-house finance function. We are now seeking a suitably qualified accountant to liaise with our service provider. This volunteer will advise and provide reports for the CEO and liaise with the treasurer on strategic issues.

NB Sutton Vision’s turnover is approximately £300k per annum and our primary income stream is from trusts and foundations.
We process between 15 to 30 transactions of various sorts per month.

Core activities:

• Review management accounts produced by CAS (outsourced provider)
• Answer any accounting queries
• Monitor and advise on income management (we have a range of one off and multi-year donors)
• Oversee and assist the production of year end accounts carried out by CAS – with particular emphasis on restricted/unrestricted splits
• Handle bank payments and movement of cash or put in place controlled procedures
• Produce finance-related board reports, liaising with the treasurer
• Assist the CEO/CAS where required with areas of finance; e.g. expenses, payroll, Uwallet, Pleo,
• Assist the CEO with budgets and reports for funding applications and reports to existing funders

Skills/ experience required:

• Accountancy experience
• A real interest in supporting the visually impaired community in Sutton.
• Good computer skills including Microsoft application and Xero.
• An ability to present financial information with clarity to a non financial audience – verbally and in writing.

References and a DBS are required for this role.

Benefits of volunteering with us

• Full induction about Sutton Vision, sight loss and sight guide training given
• DBS at no cost to the volunteer
• Opportunities to learn new skills and meet new people
• Regular volunteer coffee mornings & appreciation events
• Supportive supervision and volunteering environment
• Travel and food expenses reimbursed, where applicable
• Flexible volunteering arrangements
• A reference after one year of volunteering

Note: Volunteers are required to abide by Sutton Vision’s code of conduct (attached)

Sutton Vision Code of Conduct

Sutton Vision is an inclusive organisation that welcomes all visually impaired people in Sutton and aims to provide a first-rate service. It is important to us that everyone who engages with us experiences a friendly, safe and respectful environment. We expect that everyone, clients, volunteers and staff, behaves in a tolerant, patient, respectful and kind manner to those around them at all times. This involves:

• Treating everyone with dignity and respect
• Using inclusive language and not making assumptions about others’ beliefs, preferences or views
• Maintaining strict confidentiality regarding any personal information
• Respecting personal boundaries, including seeking consent before providing assistance or guidance
• Keeping your own personal boundaries. Think carefully before sharing your personal details with others and forming friendships Failure to abide by these standards could result in exclusion from Sutton Vision. If you witness any instances of discrimination, harassment or inappropriate behaviour please speak to our Chief Executive, Sherine, in confidence. Thank you for respecting this code of conduct.

Applications

To apply please send your CV and supporting statement explaining the reason for applying for this role. Applications should be emailed to info@suttonvision.org.uk by 5pm on 23 July 2026.