Accountant for Neurdiversity C.I.C. - Volunteer

Collectively Diverse CIC seeks a qualified volunteer to help prepare and submit our annual accounts to Companies House and our CT600 to HMRC. Your expertise will keep us compliant and allow us to focus on creating inclusive, supportive spaces for neurodivergent people and communities.

What difference will you make?

At Collectively Diverse C.I.C., we pour our hearts (and most of our hours!) into creating spaces where people feel seen, supported, and valued, especially those who are neurodivergent or have felt excluded by traditional systems. Our training and consultancy, all focus on helping individuals and organisations embrace inclusion and wellbeing in meaningful, practical ways.

However, like all small community interest companies, we also have essential behind-the-scenes responsibilities that ensure everything runs smoothly and legally. By volunteering your expertise, you’ll be helping ensure that Collectively Diverse stays compliant, transparent, and financially well-organised. This, in turn, protects the stability and credibility of our organisation, giving funders, partners, and the community confidence that we’re managing our resources responsibly and sustainably.

Your contribution will also free up valuable time and headspace for our small team to focus on what we do best delivering inclusion training in schools and workplaces.

In short, your help will

Keep us compliant and confident with accurate, timely submissions to Companies House and HMRC.

Strengthen our foundations so we can continue growing and attracting funding.

Empower us to focus on impact, rather than admin, so more energy goes into changing lives and systems.

Model the power of community and collaboratiom, showing how skilled volunteers can amplify social change.

For us, this isn’t just about meeting a deadline, it’s about building capacity for long-term, values-led impact. You’ll be a vital part of helping us sustain and scale our mission to create a world where difference is understood, celebrated, and supported.

Your time, skills, and generosity will ripple far beyond the paperwork, they’ll help ensure that Collectively Diverse can continue empowering individuals, shaping inclusive cultures, and building a fairer future for all.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for a qualified accountant who combines professional expertise with kindness, patience, and a genuine commitment to supporting community-led work. You’ll be helping us with something essential — completing and submitting our annual accounts to Companies House and our Corporation Tax Return (CT600) to HMRC — ensuring Collectively Diverse CIC remains fully compliant and confident as we grow.

Our ideal volunteer is someone who is not only technically skilled, but also values-driven and understands the realities of small, purpose-led organisations. You’ll be comfortable working independently, able to explain things clearly, and happy to share your knowledge in a supportive way.

We’re looking for someone who

• Is a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with up-to-date knowledge of financial reporting standards.
• Has experience preparing and filing annual accounts and CT600 Corporation Tax Returns, ideally for small companies, CICs, or charities.
• Understands CIC financial compliance and reporting requirements.
  
  

You might be a recently retired accountant looking to use your expertise for social good, or a practising professional who wants to volunteer a little time to make a real difference. Either way, your contribution will have a direct and lasting impact on our organisation and the communities we support.

We’d love to work with someone who is

• Empathetic and inclusive, understanding that people work and think in different ways.
• Collaborative, happy to work alongside our founder.
• Motivated by impact, not just numbers, someone who believes in using their professional skills for good.
  
  

What will you be doing?

As a volunteer supporting Collectively Diverse CIC, you’ll play an important role in helping us stay financially compliant and well-organised behind the scenes. We’re seeking someone experienced and approachable who can guide us through the process of completing and submitting our annual accounts to Companies House and our Corporation Tax Return (CT600) to HMRC.

Your key responsibilities will include

• Preparing and reviewing financial information to ensure accuracy and alignment with CIC reporting requirements.
• Completing and filing the annual accounts to Companies House by the required deadline.
• Preparing and submitting the Corporation Tax Return (CT600) to HMRC.
• Providing light-touch guidance on maintaining clear and efficient record-keeping systems to make future submissions smoother.
• Offering friendly advice on best practices for small CIC financial compliance and sustainability.
  
  

About Collectively Diverse CIC

Collectively Diverse is a community interest company built around the belief that everyone should have the opportunity to achieve their full potential. We work with schools, workplaces, and communities to promote neurodiversity, inclusion, wellbeing, and belonging. Our projects include training, consultancy, coaching, and community initiatives that help people and organisations create more inclusive spaces.

We’re a small but passionate team, led by our founder and supported by a growing network of collaborators, educators, and community partners. Most of our energy is focused on delivering meaningful impact in the community — which is why we’re seeking some expert support with the technical side of financial compliance.