Treasurer (Voluntary) - Evesham, United Kingdom - Roundabout West Midlands

Description

Roundabout is a charity working to overcome disadvantage and waste based near Evesham, Worcestershire.

We do this by redistributing unwanted furniture and household goods to those in need in Worcestershire and parts of Warwickshire and Gloucestershire.

Set up in 1994, we're an award-winning charity (Queen's Award for Voluntary Service) run by a small team of employees supported by 40+ volunteers, of which over a third are living with or recovering from mental health issues and/or have a physical disability.

We work closely with social services, CAB and other local charities.

We've recently hired a new manager and made a number of key investments in critical areas of the charity. We're looking for a Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees.

Now is an ideal time to join Roundabout as we look to refocus how we can best serve the community.

The Treasurer will work closely with other Roundabout Board trustees, Roundabout Manager, book-keeper and other employees along with the charity's external accountant and independent examiner.

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Actively participate in the running of the Roundabout charity
• Attend board meetings (currently meet 6 times per year)
• Provide oversight and scrutiny of Roundabout's finances
• Advise the Roundabout Board on matters of a financial and accounting nature
• Ensure the charity has effective governance in relation to financial planning, management and operations
• Oversee the development and implementation of robust financial plans in support of the charity's strategic priorities
• Present the periodic finance reports to the Board of trustees and keep the Board informed of its financial responsibilities
• Present the annual accounts at the Annual General Meeting
• Lead on the development, implementation and periodic review of an appropriate reserves and investment policy
• Identify financial risk and help to develop plans to mitigate risk
• Liaise with the external accountant and independent examiner as required
• Ensure that the accounts are audited in the manner prescribed by regulations, and that any recommendations of the independent examiner/auditor are implemented in timely manner
• To work with and provide guidance, direction and support to the Roundabout Manager and our Bookkeeper as necessary

Person Specification
We're looking for someone who is interested in a rewarding volunteer role in a small but highly effective charity.

You will have extensive experience in finance and/or accounting, gained either in a commercial setting or a charity. Ideally, you will have a recognised financial qualification though this is not essential. It would also be helpful if you have some knowledge of a relevant accounting package such as SAGE.


Experience & abilities
Ideally, you will have relevant experience as an accountant or finance manager, auditor or former treasurer. You will also have knowledge and experience of current finance practice, ideally (though not essential) relevant to charitable organisations.


Personal attributes
We're looking for someone who shares and supports our values as a charity. You will be capable of communicating to different stakeholder groups. Patience, pragmatism and empathy will be required.

There are no set hours.

The role is what you make it but we're looking for someone who is able and willing to commit time and energy in supporting the Roundabout charity.

Job Types:
Part-time, Volunteer


Salary:
From £0.01 per year


Benefits:

• Free parking
• Onsite parking
• Work from home

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Evesham


Reference ID:
Treasurer