At a glance

Skills

Bookkeeping

Where

Croydon, CR0 4WF

Mainly at home

Time

Mostly outside office hours Estimate of time needed:
1-3 hours / week or 3-7 hours / week Trustee meetings are 10 times per year for 1.5 hours. There will be additional tasks to complete outside of this. Our reporting year is Jan-Dec.

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Exciting opportunity to provide financial support to a small charity supporting young people's wellbeing

What will you be doing?

DCF are a small, local, family-founded charity focusing on supporting children and young people's wellbeing. We provide youth groups, workshops and 121 support in schools and in the community.

We are looking for a Treasurer to support with weekly financial processes, such as book-keeping, approving payments, budgeting and preparing reports.

What are we looking for?

This individual should have:

Knowledge of finance practices and reporting
Bookkeeping qualification
Ability to explain financial procedures to other Board members
Ability to think creatively and strategically, and to exercise good, independent judgement.
Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.

The role will involve:

Supporting the Finance & Accounts Controller Trustee
Presenting financial reports to the board in a format that helps the board understand the charity’s financial position
Advising the board on how to carry out its financial responsibilities
Overseeing the preparation and scrutiny of annual accounts
Taking on day to day financial duties, such as book-keeping, budgeting and preparation of reports.

What difference will you make?

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about giving back and helping our future generation of young people.

In this vital role you will be able to offer your unique skill set to support with financial procedures, therefore enhancing the charity's ability to run smoothly and reach more young people.

Before you apply

Please provide a cover letter detailing why you are interested in this role and your relevant experience.
Interviews will be an informal virtual chat with our CEO and then with the wider Board.

About Duffus Community Foundation

Causes

Counselling / advice

Health and well being / research and care

Mental health

Young people

Organisation type:

Charity

Duffus Community Foundation is a grassroots, family run and founded charity that support Children & Young People aged 8-17.

We support Children & Young People specifically from...