Treasurer (Volunteer)

SCUFF is a self-harm charity that has 3 main aims:
1. To support people who are struggling with self-harm

2. To educate and support people who are caring for others who self-harm

3. To fund tattoos for people left with scars from self-harm

**Purpose of the role**:

- to ensure the financial affairs of SCUFF are conducted within legal requirements,
accounting conventions and good practice
- in partnership with the Chief Executive Officer, ensure the financial viability and
development of the organisation.

**Main duties**:

- ensure the board fulfils its financial responsibilities
- ensure proper systems for budgeting, financial control, insurance, and reporting
- keep board members informed about SCUFF’s finances by written report, at least on
a quarterly basis
- communicate with relevant staff, volunteers and other committee members so as to
maintain a clear picture of the financial health of SCUFF
- ensure compliance with HMRC (VAT) requirements as appropriate
- ensure financial reports are comprehensible and properly discussed
- ensure financial reports are provided in the proper format and at the proper time, as
required by other bodies in law
- ensure the appointment of auditors or independent examiners
- provide a financial report to members on an annual basis.
Ensure financial viability and development of the organisation
- ensure the board develops a long-term financial strategy for the organisation with
objectives which can be monitored
- monitor progress in budget implementation
- ensure appropriate financial goals are set for the resources available to the
organisation.

**Key qualities**:

- a knowledge of financial accounting and reporting procedures
- ability to communicate financial information to those who may have little or no
financial background
- hands-on book-keeping skills
- a passion for supporting a small mental health charity

**Job Types**: Part-time, Volunteer

**Benefits**:

- Work from home

Application question(s):

- Please explain how you meet the requirements for this role
- Why do you want to be a trustee for SCUFF?

**Experience**:

- Accounting: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bradford