Treasurer/Finance Trustee
Ham and Petersham SOS
A new Trustee is required to fulfil the role of voluntary Treasurer to help the Manager of Ham & Peterhsam SOS and the Board with the financial running of the organisation.
This is a key role in our small but dynamic charity. The role of Treasurer is responsible for: • Overseeing the financial affairs of Ham and Petersham SOS (HAPSOS) and ensure they are legal, constitutional and within accepted accounting practice. • Ensuring proper records are kept and that effective financial procedures are in place. • Monitoring and reporting on the financial health of the organisation. • Overseeing the production of necessary financial reports/returns, accounts and audits. Specifically, you will: • Liaise with relevant staff and Trustees to ensure the financial viability of the organisation. • Make fellow Trustees aware of their financial obligations and take a lead in interpreting financial data to them. • Regularly report the financial position at committee meetings (balance sheet, cash flow, fundraising performance etc). • Oversee the production of an annual budget and propose its adoption at the last meeting of the previous financial year. • At year end write the Financial Report, produce the Statement of Financial Activities and Balance Sheet for approval by the Trustees and then submit (with all supporting documentation) for Examination. • Lead on appointing and liaising with auditors/an independent examiner. • Ensure proper records are kept and that effective financial procedures and controls are in place, ie: o Cheque signatories o Liase with the appointed Payroll Company where necessary regarding: Salary payments, Pensions, PAYE and NI payments • Appraising the financial viability of plans and proposals. • Reconcile bank statements each month. • Oversee payments to creditors as appropriate and arrange appropriate signatures on payments. Qualities: • Knowledge of bookkeeping and financial management. • Knowledge of Microsoft Excel. • Ability to communicate clearly
Administration,Finance & Accountancy,Trusteeships & Committees
Admin, Bookkeeping & Finance, Good IT Skills, Maths, Organising & Planning, People Skills
Financial skills necessary, but we do not require a formal qualification
Training opportunities DBS check Trustee insurance Out of pocket expenses
2-3 hours per week and attend 6 bi-monthly Board Meetings.
TW10 7QW
Within the Ham area or via Zoom
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