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Treasurer

Stroud

We are looking for a Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees, to have oversight of our financial affairs, to ensure they are legal, constitutional and within accepted accounting practice.

Why do we need you?

Allsorts is a pioneering local charity that works with families with children who have disabilities or additional needs. Strongly rooted in the local community, we want to involve as many people as we can in building an inclusive Gloucestershire where people with disabilities and additional needs are included and able to contribute.

We have a strong and effective Board of Trustees, but need to appoint a new Treasurer as our incumbent Treasurer has served for several years and now wishes to stand down.

How much time should you offer? When would you be needed? Where will you be based?

• You will need to attend a two-hour Board meeting in Stroud, on one evening per month, as well as to dial in to a phone meeting of our Audit and Risk Committee, again on one evening per month.
• You will need to read papers in advance and provide ad-hoc advice to the Chief Executive.

What activities will you be involved in?

• Oversee the financial affairs of the organisation and ensure they are legal, constitutional and within accepted accounting practice.
• Ensure proper records are kept and that effective financial procedures are in place.
• Monitor and report on the financial health of the organisation.
• Work closely with the Chief Executive to ensure the production of necessary financial reports/returns, accounts and audits.
• Liaise with relevant staff, committee members and/or volunteers to ensure the financial viability of the organisation.
• Make fellow committee members aware of their financial obligations and take a lead in interpreting financial data to them.
• Oversee the production of an annual budget and propose its adoption at the last meeting of the previous financial year.
• Ensure proper records are kept and that effective financial procedures and controls are in place, ie:

          o Cheque signatories
          o Purchasing limits
          o Purchasing systems
          o Petty cash/ float
          o Salary payments
          o Pensions
          o PAYE and NI payments
          o Others as appropriate

• Appraising the financial viability of plans, proposals and feasibility studies.
• Lead on appointing and liaising with auditors/an independent examiner.

What can you gain from this opportunity?

• Making a difference to families who have children with disabilities and additional needs
• Experience of working with an innovative and growing organisation
• Getting involved in your local community
• Reimbursement of out of pocket expenses as defined in Allsorts’ volunteer policy

What are we looking for?

• Knowledge and experience of current and fundraising finance practicerelevant to voluntary and community organisations.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping and financial management (as necessary).
• Good financial analysis skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly

Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to complete a DBS form and
provide referees.

Who should you contact to find out more?

To apply for this role:

To request an application form, please contact Sally Dyer on the number in the contact details or email by clicking on Apply Now.

Salary: UNPAID

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