Volunteer Treasurer with Finance Experience to join Board of Trustees of Counselling Charity

What will you be doing?

The Role To oversee the financial management, viability and compliance of the charity:

Present management accounts, overview and guidance to the quarterly Trustee Meetings in a clear and concise way;  Assure all financial records are kept with proper process and procedures, advising as necessary; Ensure accurate annual returns are submitted to the Charity Commission; Maintain an annual budgeting process; Support fundraising initiatives, grants and Gift aid as needed; Provide advice to Charity Manager and Bookkeeper on an ad hoc basis (occasionally during office hours);  Participate with other Trustees in the governance and strategy of the Charity.

The Treasurer works closely with the Chair, Charity Manager, and is supported by a Bookkeeper. You will be joining a very friendly board and welcomed by a committed team of 8 part-time staff. 

What are we looking for?

You will have financial qualifications (ideally ACA/ACCA), but skills and experience are just as important.  Charity finance experience is particularly desirable, whether this has been gained as a Treasurer, accountant, bookkeeper or other finance role.

What difference will you make?

The Treasurer is a crucial member of our voluntary Board of Trustees, and is key to securing the financial health and viability of the charity now and into the future.