At a glance

Skills

Accountancy / Auditing
Bookkeeping
Financial management
Governance
Strategic development and planning
Legal
Change management

Where

South Brent, TQ10 9BP

Mainly at the office

Travel limit? Our trustee meetings are in person in South Brent

Time

Either in or out of office hours Estimate of time needed:
0-5 hours / month Trustees meet up to 10 times per year plus the role of treasurer will include meetings with the Chief Executive, independent examiner and bookkeeper

Deadline

31 May 2025

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Devon based environmental charity seeking treasurer to guide the charity's financial performance through an exciting period of growth

What will you be doing?

Moor Trees is seeking a trustee to be appointed as treasurer. The role's responsibilities include:

Liaising with the chief executive and bookkeeper to ensure that proper accounting records are kept, financial resources are properly invested and economically spent
Monitoring the financial administration of the charity and reporting to the board of trustees, in compliance with the governing document inc. presenting annual financial statements to the board of trustees and members
Monitoring and advising on the financial viability of the charity and advising on the financial implications of the charity’s strategic plan
Overseeing the charity’s financial risk-management process, policies and ensuring robust and effective financial controls are in place
Acting as a counter signatory on cheques, online banking and applications to funders
Board-level liaison with the independent examiner on specific issues such as the Auditors’ Management Letter and the related board representations.
In the future it may be agreed that the charity requires a finance or audit and risk committee which would be chaired by the treasurer

What are we looking for?

For the role of treasurer we are seeking someone with a financial background and ideally financial qualifications. While experience of the not for profit sector would be preferred this is not essential. We are also seeking someone who has the qualities of a great charity trustee.

What difference will you make?

The role of Treasurer is so important to us - not only do we need someone to keep us on track financially and keep us viable, but even more significantly, we are looking for someone to help us achieve our vision for the future of trees and native broadleaved woodland on Dartmoor.

Before you apply

To enquire about this role please contact our chair Jenny Issac or chief executive Helen Aldis or complete an application through Reach Volunteering.

About Moor Trees

Causes

Climate action

Environment

Organisation type:

Charity

Our Objectives are (a) to create, or help to bring about the creation of, new native broadleaf woodland in Dartmoor National Park and its neighbouring areas to facilitate nature...

Moor Trees Treasurer