Treasurer - Volunteer

Sexual Assault and Abuse Support Service Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support service in Aylesbury is seeking a Volunteer Treasurer to ensure financial stability and growth. You will work closely with the CEO to manage budgets and comply with Charity Commission requirements. Ideal candidates should have accounting experience and proficiency in tools like Xero. This role plays a crucial part in the organization's ability to support survivors of sexual assault and abuse.

Qualifications

• Accounting experience, preferably using online tools.
• Experience setting and monitoring annual budgets.
• Ability to advise on financial policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the organisation's income growth and compliance with Charity Commission.
• Agree and monitor a sustainable annual budget.
• Prepare and submit relevant Charity Commission reports.
• Attend monthly meetings with the CEO and trustee meetings.
• Run action groups between trustee meetings.

Skills

Accounting experience

Budget setting and monitoring

Advising on financial policies

Tools

Xero

Job description

Treasurer - Volunteer

Join the SAASS Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes team to support individuals affected by sexual assault and abuse. As treasurer, you will work closely with the CEO to ensure the organization is financially stable and able to continue offering support to survivors.

What difference will you make?

The treasurer will play a key role in maintaining financial stability, growing the organization sustainably, and expanding the range of services so no one is left without help.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the organisation's continued income growth and ensure compliance with Charity Commission requirements.
• Agree and monitor a sustainable annual budget.
• Work with the CEO and designated accountant to oversee the preparation and submission of relevant Charity Commission reports.
• Attend a monthly meeting with the CEO and a trustee meeting on the third Wednesday of every other month (online) – 6 to 8 hours per month.
• Run action groups between trustee meetings to develop relevant themes when needed.

Qualifications

• Accounting experience, preferably using online tools such as Xero.
• Experience setting and monitoring annual budgets.
• Ability to advise on financial policies and procedures.

Why this role matters

Police statistics show an increase of sexual offences recorded. Many survivors of abuse endure psychological trauma for years before seeking support. By ensuring financial sustainability, the organization can meet the growing demand for its services.