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Cambridgeshire Gardens Trust (CGT) is a charitable organisation dedicated to researching and promoting public awareness of historic landscapes, parks, and gardens in Cambridgeshire. As a statutory consultee on planning applications, CGT works to protect the county's heritage landscapes. To achieve its goals, CGT organises talks, research, visits, and study days for its members and the wider public. It also funds projects through a small grants scheme.

CGT has approximately 130 members and is in a robust financial position. We are seeking a volunteer Treasurer or Bookkeeper to assist with completing annual returns to the Charity Commission and other regulators. Our transactions are primarily conducted online, and the annual account is a simple summary of incoming and outgoing funds, reconciled with the bank statement.

The successful candidate will also serve as a Trustee and be entitled to sit on the ten-member Council of Management. The duties and duration of the appointment can be flexible according to the appointee's interests and availability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with completing annual returns to the Charity Commission and other regulators
• Manage financial transactions and maintain accurate records
• Reconcile the annual account with the bank statement
• Participate in Council of Management meetings and contribute to decision-making

Requirements:

• Volunteer experience or background in finance or accounting
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances