Volunteer Treasurer

Voluntary Sector Gateway; Linlithgow; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A local charity organization is seeking a Treasurer to oversee financial affairs, ensure sustainability, and provide guidance to the Board of Trustees. The ideal candidate will have experience in finance or accounting and a commitment to the charity's mission, dedicating approximately 10-12 hours per month. The role may require attendance at monthly board meetings, either in person or via Zoom.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance, accounting, or bookkeeping (qualified or part-qualified accountant desirable but not essential).
• A clear understanding of financial management and reporting.
• A commitment to the charity's mission and values.
• Willingness to dedicate roughly 10-12 hours/month to the role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an overview of the charity’s financial affairs.
• Ensure proper records are kept and appropriate financial procedures are followed.
• Produce regular financial reports and present them at trustee meetings.
• Assist in budget planning and annual reporting.
• Liaise with external accountants or auditors where necessary.

Skills

Experience in finance

Understanding of financial management

Commitment to charity values

Job description

Overview

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Community Moorings Scotland’s mission is to create amazing places for boats and people on the canals of Scotland. We want more boats, moving more often, creating a vibrancy that stretches along the canals and inland to local communities.

Role: Treasurer

As Treasurer, you’ll play a key role in overseeing the charity’s finances, ensuring financial sustainability and transparency. You\'ll work closely with the Board of Trustees and provide advice and guidance on financial matters.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an overview of the charity’s financial affairs
• Ensure proper records are kept and appropriate financial procedures are followed
• Produce regular financial reports and present them at trustee meetings
• Assist in budget planning and annual reporting
• Liaise with external accountants or auditors where necessary

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in finance, accounting, or bookkeeping (qualified or part-qualified accountant desirable but not essential)
• A clear understanding of financial management and reporting
• A commitment to the charity’s mission and values
• Willingness to dedicate roughly 10-12 hours/month to the role

Experience required

• Experience in finance, accounting, or bookkeeping (qualified or part-qualified accountant desirable but not essential)
• A clear understanding of financial management and reporting
• A commitment to the charity’s mission and values
• Willingness to dedicate roughly 10-15 hours/month to the role

Location

Community Moorings is based next to the Union Canal just west of Linlithgow.

Contact / Address

Orchard Bank
Linlithgow
EH49 6QY

Availability

• Mon
• Tue
• Wed
• Thu
• Fri
• Sat
• Sun
• Morning
• Afternoon
• Evening

Frequency & commitment

We would ask you to be present at board meetings once a month. Either via zoom or in person. Hours might vary per week but you can choose what days/times you work each week. Roughly 10/12 hours per month.