At a glance

Skills

Accountancy / Auditing
Bookkeeping
Financial management

Where

Clare, CO10 8QN

Mainly at home

Travel limit? Ideally looking for someone local to Clare or Suffolk although not absolutely essential

Time

Either in or out of office hours Estimate of time needed:
0-5 hours / month or 1-3 hours / week There is no charity office. Work would be undertaken at home & attendance at 4 main Committee meetings a year and contribution to other workstreams

Treasurer needed in Clare, Suffolk. This is a varied role supporting the running of the charity which focuses on the management of Clare Common, allotments, almshouses, other charitable possessions and educational grants.

What will you be doing?

Strategic

● To assist and advise in the formation of the Charity’s strategic plan with particular regard to ensuring that the Charity has the resources to deliver the strategy and the financial implications of doing so

Financial

Overseeing and presenting budgets, internal management accounts and annual financial statements to the Board of Trustees
Leading in the Board’s duty to ensure that proper accounting records are kept, financial resources are properly controlled, invested and economically spent, in line with good governance, legal and regulatory requirements
Monitoring and advising on the financial viability of the Charity
Overseeing the implementation of and monitoring specific financial controls and adherence to systems

Assets and Investments

Leading in the development and implementation of financial reserves, cost management and investment policies
To ensure that the Charity monitors the performance of its investments
To ensure that all equipment and assets are adequately maintained and accounted for

Governance

To ensure that the Board is aware of its financial duties and responsibilities and the need to comply with all legislation
To ensure that all financial policies, procedures and the appointment of external financial advisors are reviewed on a regular basis
To ensure that the Board’s scheme of delegation is reviewed on a regular basis
To act as Chair of the Finance sub-committee

What are we looking for?

Essential

A recognised book-keeping or accountancy qualification (see below)
Knowledge and experience of current finance practice relevant to voluntary and community organisations and specifically charities (SORP)
Good financial analytical skills
Enthusiasm and energy to contribute to a charity

Desirable

Demonstrable record with a previous organisation
Ability to communicate clearly
Knowledge of book-keeping and financial management (as an alternative to formal qualifications)

What difference will you make?

this important role and contribution will ensure effective financial management of the charity and to help in making strategic decisions to protect the future of the charity.

Before you apply

Please apply through Reach in the first instance with a CV and cover letter briefly explaining why you are interested in the role. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to attend an informal interview with 2 of the charity Trustees.

About Clare Combined Charities

Causes

Children / families

Housing and homelessness

Older people / later life

Poverty relief

Organisation type:

Charity

Clare Combined Charities is based in Clare, Suffolk. The Charity is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of three Almshouses in the town, Clare Common, Clare allotments, Upper Common and...

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