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Treasurer Trustee

Living On Bereavement Service

Use your accounting or financial management skills to help Living On Bereavement Service manage its finances effectively. Work with our CEO, Finance Trustee and external providers to oversee accounts, payroll and financial controls, supporting our growth and helping us reach more bereaved children and families. Approximately 3–4 hours per week.

Detailed Description

Living On Bereavement Service is seeking a volunteer Trustee Treasurer to oversee the charity’s accounting arrangements, financial records, cash flow and external payroll processes. Working closely with the CEO, Finance Trustee, external accountant and payroll provider, you will help ensure effective financial controls and accurate financial reporting. You will bring practical accounting or financial management experience to support the charity’s financial governance and sustainable growth. The role requires approximately 3–4 hours per week.

Activities you will be doing

Finance & Accountancy,Trusteeships & Committees

What skills are required for this role

Bookkeeping & Finance

Why these skills are required

Practical accounting or financial management experience, with a good understanding of financial controls, cash flow, accounting processes and payroll, including PAYE, National Insurance and pensions. The volunteer should be organised, detail-focused, confident reviewing financial information and comfortable working with external accountants and payroll providers. The ability to identify financial risks, communicate clearly and work collaboratively with the CEO and Finance Trustee is essential. Charity experience or an accounting qualification would be beneficial but is not essential.

What is in it for you

This is an opportunity to use your financial expertise to make a meaningful difference to bereaved children, young people and families. You will gain experience in charity finance and governance, work collaboratively with the CEO and fellow trustees, and contribute to the sustainable growth of a local charity. The role offers the satisfaction of using your professional skills for a worthwhile cause, developing new networks and helping ensure that resources are managed effectively to maximise the charity’s impact.

Time Commitment

The role requires approximately 3–4 hours per week. Trustee meetings are usually in the evenings monthly or bi-monthly

BR6 7RH

The Parish room Skibbs Lane, Chelsfield

the office is located in Chelsfield village and you can get the R7 which stops outside the Five bells

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Application Process
Support you will receive
Role Type
Suitable For
18+
We Welcome
Living On is committed to building a more diverse and inclusive Board that better reflects the communities we serve. We particularly welcome applications from people of different ethnicities, cultures, ages, socio-economic backgrounds and life experiences, including people with disabilities and neurodivergent people. We believe that a range of perspectives, skills and experiences strengthens decision-making and helps us better understand the needs of bereaved children, young people and families. We want everyone to feel valued, included and able to contribute.
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