Treasurer and Trustee for Charity Fundraising

3 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom C-Support Full time

The Access to Justice Foundation is the UK’s only national charity solely focused on providing funding and support for access to legal advice and representation. We raise funds and distribute them strategically to organisations that provide free legal advice to the most vulnerable in society. We are led by the legal profession and work closely with other funders and the advice sector. We rely on the support of the legal community to help us raise funds and raise awareness of the work which we support. Our mission is to improve lives by increasing the availability of quality legal advice and support. Increase available resources for the provision of free legal advice and support across the UK.
Attendance: Hybrid – Board meetings are held in London but there are opportunities to attend most meetings remotely.
This role will have a substantial and meaningful impact on our organisation – the new trustee will play an important role in the oversight and strategic execution of our finances and governance during an exciting period of organisational growth and development.
monitor the financial administration of the charity and authorise key payments; and chair the board’s Governance, Risk and Audit Committee.
Those who serve as trustees of the Access to Justice Foundation have duties, responsibilities, and liabilities both under Company Law as Directors and under Charity Law as Trustees. Chair of the Governance, Risk and Audit Committee: Working closely with the Finance & Operations Team, set the agenda and manage the board committee that oversees the foundation’s internal controls, risk management, and other key aspects of our organisational governance.
• Year End Accounts: Work with our auditors and the Finance and Operations Team to oversee the preparation our year end accounts and successful completion of our annual audit – including meeting with the Finance & Operations Team and the auditors as well as reviewing the trial balance, initial workings, and draft accounts.
• Regularly attend board meetings (6 times per year), committee meetings (5 times per year), and occasional meetings with the Finance and Operations team.
• Regularly spot check QuickBooks and our bank statements. Review monthly and quarterly account reconciliations.
An understanding of and commitment to the Foundation’s vision, mission, and objectives • Strong financial acumen with demonstrable experience of applying this in a leadership role
• Professionally qualified with a relevant accountancy qualification
• Ability to work collaboratively both with the Board and the staff team, including the provision of advice on the financial implications of strategic decisions and the provision of financial oversight for the Foundation
• Experience in identifying and mitigating financial risks
• Ability to analyse and interpret complex information, highlighting long-term trends and communicating effectively to the wider board
• Innovative thinking with excellent communication skills to debate, challenge and influence the work of the Foundation
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