Volunteer Treasurer

Voluntary Sector Gateway; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization in the United Kingdom seeks a Treasurer to oversee finances and ensure transparency. Responsibilities include maintaining financial records, producing reports, and assisting with budget planning. Ideal candidates will have experience in finance or accounting, a commitment to the charity's values, and be willing to dedicate 10-12 hours per month. The role can be performed remotely or in person during board meetings.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance, accounting, or bookkeeping (qualified or part-qualified accountant desirable).
• 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

• Oversee the charity’s finances and ensure transparency.
• Maintain overview of financial affairs and keep proper records.
• Produce financial reports for trustee meetings.
• Assist in budget planning and annual reporting.
• Liaise with external accountants or auditors.

Skills

Experience in finance or accounting

Understanding of financial management

Commitment to charity's mission

Job description

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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.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Maintain an overview of the charity’s financial affairs
2. Ensure proper records are kept and appropriate financial procedures are followed
3. Produce regular financial reports and present them at trustee meetings
4. Assist in budget planning and annual reporting
5. 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.

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

Our address is:

Orchard Bank
Linlithgow
EH49 6QY

Restrictions

Availability

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Time of Day

Morning

Afternoon

Evening

Frequency & Commitment

We ask volunteers to attend board meetings once a month, either via Zoom or in person. Hours may vary weekly, and you can choose your work days and times. Roughly 10-12 hours per month.