Voluntary Treasurer - Huntingdon, United Kingdom - Huntingdonshire Society for the Blind

Description

Vacancy for Honorary Treasurer

The Society

The Role
We are seeking an Honorary Treasurer for our Board of Trustees.

The Treasurer is responsible for the financial affairs of the charity, working closely with the Society's Board of Trustees, Executive and Finance Managers to safeguard the organisation's finances.

These responsibilities include:

• General financial oversight;
• Financial planning and budgeting;
• Financial reporting to:
• Statutory bodies;
• Board of Trustees;
• Operational Managers of the Charity;
• Oversight of banking, book keeping and record keeping;
• Control and safeguarding of fixed assets and stock;
• Control of the Society's investments;
• Provision of financial advice to the Board of Trustees.

The Treasurer has the over-riding responsibility to ensure that the financial affairs of the organisation comply with all legal requirements and best professional practice and to ensure that the long-term financial stability of the organisation is not compromised


_Note:

_ _Having an Honorary Treasurer does not absolve the other Trustees in respect of the financial integrity of the Society.

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The Commitment
The Charity Commission and our Constitution require the Treasurer to be a member of the Board of Trustees,


Timescale

Our current Treasurer will be standing down at the 2023 AGM in September to enable a sufficient handover in the role.

Experience / Qualifications

• Qualified to hold the post of Trustee as set out in the Charity's Articles of Association;
• Ideally, the holder of a recognised accountancy qualification;
• Experience in financial management ideally at senior level in a medium sized organisation.

Personal Requirements

• To understand and appreciate the aims and objectives of the Society
• To explain complex financial matters to colleagues with limited financial experience.
• To work with people with diverse backgrounds and experience.
• To have sufficient time to devote to the management of the finance function.
• To have high personal standards of integrity and financial probity.

Job Type:
Volunteer


Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Flexitime
• Free or subsidised travel
• Onsite parking
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Flexitime

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Huntingdon