Treasurer and Trustee

Share & Repair; Bath; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic charity organization in Bath is seeking a Treasurer and Trustee to oversee financial statements and provide management accounting expertise. The ideal candidate will have experience in management accounting and will be involved in supporting the charity's mission to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable lifestyles. Join a robust board and contribute to community empowerment and environmental impact.

Qualifications

• Experience of management accounting and ability to advise on accounts.
• Experience working with a charity is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budgets and financial statements.
• Ensure proper accounting records are kept.
• Advise on financial viability and risk management.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial analysis

Budget oversight

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Treasurer and Trustee role at Share and Repair in Bath, United Kingdom.

Share and Repair is a dynamic Charity Incorporated Organisation (CIO) dedicated to reducing carbon emissions, fostering cohesive communities, and promoting sustainable lifestyles. Since our inception we have grown into a vibrant community hub with 12 monthly repair cafes. Operating from our Share and Repair hub in Bath, we run repair sessions, workshops, and community events. Join us to help empower individuals, reduce waste, and make a positive environmental impact.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the presentation of budgets, internal management accounts and annual financial statements to the Board of Trustees.
• Ensure that proper accounting records are kept, and that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place.
• Ensure that robust and comprehensive financial policies are in place and being implemented, and supporting the development of policies covering financial reserves, and cost management.
• Monitor and advise on the financial viability of the charity.
• Oversee financial controls and adherence to systems, regularly liaising with the Chief Executive and Bookkeeper.
• Advise on the financial implications of the charity’s strategic plan, including overseeing the charity’s financial risk-management process.
• Ensure that the accounts are prepared and disclosed in the form required by relevant statutory bodies.
• Keep the board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities.

Qualifications and experience

You will need experience of management accounting and an ability to advice on and track our accounts. Experience of working with a charity is desirable but not essential. We have a regular bookkeeper.

About the role and organisation

We are looking for a new Treasurer for our collaborative and robust board which is driven by our values and mission, including our unrelenting focus on supporting our community to reach net zero. Share and Repair is a dynamic CIO dedicated to reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable lifestyles. Our board is supported by around 220 volunteers from our local community. We take great pride in our achievements to date and are very proud of our recent King’s Award for Voluntary Service. Our strength lies with our volunteers and our passion and enthusiasm for what we do.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance

Industries

Non-profit Organizations