At a glance

Skills

Accountancy / Auditing
Bookkeeping
Financial management
Fundraising events

Where

Southampton, SO18 1AY

Mainly at the office, or mainly at home.

Time

Mostly outside office hours Estimate of time needed:
0-5 hours / month or 1-3 hours / week

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Welcome to Reach Volunteering. We are a community and registered charity that connects people, skills and good causes.

To apply for this role, and any other on our platform, you need to be based in the UK, have at least three years of experience using the skills you wish to volunteer in a professional capacity or have lived experience (for trustee roles). Read more about our criteria.

Do you have experience in financial management or as a Treasurer?

Southampton Sea Cadets are seeking a new Treasurer to join our Charity's Management Team!

What will you be doing?

As a Treasurer, you will play a vital role in overseeing Southampton Sea Cadets' financial health and governance.

Your expertise will ensure the organisation's funds are managed responsibly, supporting our mission to empower young people through nautical adventure and fun, based on the customs and traditions of today's Royal Navy.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain oversight of the unit's financial records and ensure proper bookkeeping practices
Prepare and present financial reports, budgets and forecasts to the board and stakeholders
Monitor income and expenditure, ensuring funds are used effectively to support our activities
Ensure compliance with financial regulations, policies and reporting requirements
Support fundraising initiatives by providing financial insights and guidance
Work with other trustees to align financial strategies with our charity's goals

What are we looking for?

Professional or prior trustee experience in finance, accounting or a related field
Strong analytical and organisational skills
Familiarity with budgeting, financial reporting and compliance
Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders
Passionate about improving the lives of young people

What difference will you make?

You will help to ensure our charity's financial resources are managed effectively to support cadet programs.

You'll help to provide transparency and accountability in financial matters, fostering trust among stakeholders.

You'll enable our charity to plan and grow sustainably, helping us to continue to open our doors each week to young people and offering them life-changing opportunities and experiences.

Before you apply

Please apply through Reach in the first instance
We encourage prospective volunteers to arrange an informal discussion about the role
There are opportunities to visit our unit and see what our cadets get up to
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete our application form
Successful candidates will be required to undertake a DBS check and complete some short training as part of your induction including in Safeguarding, Health & Safety and Data Protection

About Southampton Sea Cadets

Causes

Education

Young people

Organisation type:

Charity

Sea Cadets inspires young people aged 10-18 to achieve their potential through challenge and nautical adventure, guided by the customs and traditions of today’s Royal Navy.

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Treasurer to join Southampton Sea Cadets Management Team