Horticulture Charity seeks treasurer to help manage finances

Horticulture Charity seeks treasurer to help manage finances

Trustee/Governor
J90793
At a glance

Skills

  • Accountancy / Auditing
  • Bookkeeping
  • Financial management
  • Fundraising research / Bid writing
  • Governance

Where

London, SE24 0PA
Mainly at home
Travel limit? Should live within 5 miles of the site

Time

Mostly outside office hours Estimate of time needed:
1-3 hours / week
2 hour monthly meeting

BPCG board seeks new treasurer to help manage recent growth, develop new programs, and secure long-term funding. Treasurer must be passionate about sustainable practices & community engagement.

What will you be doing?

Key areas of responsibility include:

  • Presenting monthly financial reports, and annual report to the AGM
  • Ensuring that the accounts are prepared and presented in the form required by funders and the relevant statutory bodies.
  • Ensuring that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place.
  • Liaising with other Trustees and paid staff to prepare annual budgets 
  • Advising on the financial implications of strategic plans.
  • Ensuring that there is no conflict between any investment held and the aims and objects of the charity.
  • Keeping the Board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities, including its reserves policy

 

What are we looking for?

Financial qualifications and proven experience from either and/or commercial or NGO sector.

The charity is VAT registered. Experience of preparing and reviewing quarterly returns (partial exemption and capital good scheme calculations is not necessary and can be taught by the existing Treasurer)

Experience of charity finance, fundraising and pension schemes and the financial requirements of a company limited by guarantee and its trading subsidiary.

What difference will you make?

The role of Treasurer is essential to our organisation. We need someone who can not only keep our finances in order and ensure our long-term viability, but also help us to develop a bold vision for the future.

We are looking for candidates with experience in the following:

  • Financial qualifications and proven experience from either and/or commercial or NGO sector.
  • The charity is VAT registered. Experience of preparing and reviewing quarterly returns (partial exemption and capital good scheme calculations is not necessary and can be taught by the existing Treasurer)
  • Experience of charity finance, fundraising and pension schemes and the financial requirements of a company limited by guarantee and its trading subsidiary.
  • Knowledge of QuickBooks would be helpful 

Before you apply

Please apply with a statement describing why you would like to apply for this position.

Causes
  • Animals / wildlife
  • Education
  • Environment
  • Young people
  • Organisation type: 
    Charity

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