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We are looking to fill the position of treasurer for our Board of Trustees. Working with the CEO and Finance Manager, this role monitors the financial administration of the charity and reports to the Board of Trustees.
Overview
Salary
£0
Location
Working from home except for one or two London meetings, CO7 7HN
Expires
Expires at anytime
What will you be doing?
Thyroid UK is a charitable company working primarily within the United Kingdom. Formed in 1998, we became a company limited by guarantee in 2007 and in 2008 we became a registered charity. The provision of quality information for people with both diagnosed and undiagnosed thyroid disorders is the primary concern of Thyroid UK, and we work effectively in this field through dialogue with NHS departments, networking with other voluntary organisations, and providing services directly to patients. We are a small charity, with just three permanent employees, plus contract staff, but we have a wide influence, and provide a great deal of support to our beneficiaries, within the UK and abroad.
What are we looking for?
In addition to fulfilling the experiences, skills and attributes of a trustee, a treasurer must also have: 1. Knowledge and experience of accounting and audit practices in the UK as they apply to companies and charities 2. Be able to interrogate and interpret financial statements 3. Communicate financial information in a meaningful and understandable way to the Board 4. Strong working knowledge of any accounting software 5. Strong attention to detail
What difference will you make?
We need someone to keep us on track financially and keep us viable, but we are also looking for someone to help us formulate our vision for the future which will enable us to support our beneficiaries in gaining back their health and wellbeing.
