Treasurer
St George's Church
To liaise with members of the Finance Team and delegate/share tasks as appropriate and to implement the financial policy of the PCC (Parochial Church Council).
• Liaise with members of the Finance Team and delegate/share tasks as appropriate. • Implement the financial policy of the PCC (Parochial Church Council). The finances of the parish remain the responsibility of the PCC, including raising the necessary funds and deciding how these should be spent. The Treasurer should actively participate in making these decisions. • Draw up an annual budget for consideration by the PCC, to help the parish to decide its goals in the year(s) ahead. • Keep records of the PCC’s financial transactions, ensuring that they are properly authorised and in keeping with approved budgets. • Keep track of the parish’s finances and let the PCC know if difficulties arise or are foreseen in the future. Give regular written reports and present these in person to each meeting of the PCC. • Ensure that the PCC’s financial obligations are met, including Parish Support Fund, the clergy’s expenses and insurance of church buildings (especially against fire, theft and public liability). • Tasks include liaising with the Parish Giving Scheme and Claiming Aid. • Maintain a computerised book-keeping system (currently My Fund Accounting Online from Data Developments). • Draw up the annual financial statements for the PCC’s approval with the annual report, before these are submitted to the Annual Parochial Church Meeting • Make Annual Returns to the Diocese and Charity Commission
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IT Skills - Basic, Bookkeeping & Finance, Maths & Numeracy, Teamwork
Qualifying as a Trustee as required by the Charity Commissioners: being over 18 years old and not being disqualified because of bankruptcy or criminal convictions for financial wrongdoing. Honesty: there must be no doubt about this and the PCC will want to follow up references for peace of mind. Financial competence: not only the ability to keep records, but the will and determination to keep track of how finances are going. Having the ability to present financial matters clearly to both the PCC and the wider church community. Having the time to attend PCC meetings and Finance Team meetings. Being able to treat personal financial information of individual church members on a confidential basis. Being in sympathy with the Church’s mission and an appreciation of the role of the parish in the community. Being willing and able to work as a team with other members of the PCC, the parish priest and the wider church. Computer literacy and a willingness to undertake software training where necessary. Having the time to attend deanery and diocesan finance/consultation meetings. Knowledge of the part the parish plays in the context of deanery, diocese, national church and our mission partners abroad, from both a financial and operational perspective.
St George's Church is a diverse and inclusive community. We have a broadly balanced budget but need some financial assistance to help with our accounting. And you could make a real difference.
Our monthly meetings should be 2 hours long.
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Home based with monthly meetings in a church member's home in Shirley, Croydon.
Nearest Train stations are: Elmers End, Eden Park and West Wickham
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