Treasurer (Volunteer)

**Main purpose of the role**

On behalf of the board of trustees, to oversee the financial affairs of the charity, ensuring that they are legal, constitutional and within accepted accounting practice.

To oversee the production of necessary financial reports/returns, accounts and audits and report on the financial health of the organisation.

To assist the Chair and the Chief Executive in ensuring that the Board of Trustees fulfils its duties and responsibilities for the proper financial governance of the charity.

**Main areas of responsibility**

**Accounting and Budgeting**

1. Ensure that the charity operates within the financial guidelines set out in current legislation, by the charity commission, in the charity’s constitution and by the board

2. Ensure proper records are kept and that effective financial controls and procedures are in place and are monitored and reviewed regularly.

3. Work with the chief executive and accountant to ensure that financial information is both accurate and presented in such a way that facilitates good financial governance

4. Liaise with relevant staff, committee members and/or volunteers to ensure the financial viability of the organisation.

5. Ensure that funding received for specific purposes is separately accounted for and spent for the purposes for which it was given

6. Ensure that all income due to the charity is received and that all tax benefits are obtained and all rating relief due is claimed

7. Ensure that monies are invested to the maximum benefit of the charity, within the constraints of the law and ethical and other policies laid down by the board

8. Ensuring that the income and property of the charity is applied for the purposes set out in the governing document and for no other purpose.

**Reporting to Board**

9. Regularly report the financial position at Board meetings. Identify and bring to the attention of the Board, any financial risks facing the charity.

10. Scrutinise the proposed annual budget, and advise and guide the Board accordingly

11. Advise the Board on the financial implications and operational risks arising from board decisions, especially the board’s strategic and policy decisions

12. Make fellow Board members aware of their financial obligations and take a lead in interpreting financial data to them. ensuring that the Board of Trustees fulfils its duties and responsibilities for the proper financial governance of the charity

13. To ensure that the charity’s financial resources are sufficient to meet the charity’s current and future needs, and to advise the Board on the Board’s reserves policy ensuring that this policy is reviewed and monitored regularly

**General**

14. Meet the external auditor and the internal auditor once a year

15. Chair the Finance Committee

16. To assist the Chair, other officers and the Chief Executive on any financial matters arising

17. Contribute fully in Board meetings

**Limits of Authority**:
1) To authorise any payment as long as it is signed by a second authorised signatory

**Qualities**
- Knowledge and experience of current and fundraising finance practice relevant to voluntary and community organisations.
- Knowledge / awareness of rules & regulations impacting our charity
- Knowledge of bookkeeping and financial management (as necessary).
- Good financial analysis skills.
- Good understanding of charity governance issues
- Ability to be part of a ‘team’
- Ability to communicate clearly

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Treasurer to contribute to the financial success of our organization. If you have a passion for finance and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you.

**Job Type**: Volunteer

**Experience**:

- Accounting: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Trustee Treasurer