Coventry Independent Advice Service (CIAS) is a registered charity providing independent advice and information on welfare benefits and debt/money problems. Our service is free, confidential and ...
Volunteer Treasurer
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Summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and confident volunteer Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees.Detailed description
We are seeking an enthusiastic and confident volunteer Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees.
Our accounts are not complex, but we do have multiple income streams. We use software called Xero to record transactions and produce reports.
The successful candidate would need to maintain financial control and ensure we comply with our legal responsibilities as a Registered Charity.
Coventry Independent Advice Service is a small charity offering free advice, information and support on welfare benefits, debt and other social welfare matters. We hold the Advice Quality Standard, a national quality mark for organisations providing free, independent advice to members of the public.
About the role
The Treasurer will maintain financial control and ensure we comply with our legal responsibilities as a Registered Charity. The Treasurer will mainly work with the CEO and finance administrator to ensure that there is a transparent and clear financial process.
Time commitment
It is expected that the work will take approximately 4-6 hours per month, with workload typically focusing on preparation for board meetings and our annual general meeting (AGM).
As part of the hours, it is expected that the Treasurer will attend most board meetings (usually 6-8 per year, plus the charity AGM) to keep up to date with developments and update the Board of Trustees on financial matters. This means devoting the necessary time and effort to prepare for meetings where necessary.
Personal criteria
- Good communication skills and experience of team working.
- Empathy and understanding.
- An ability to be objective, honest, non-judgemental and able to deal with issues of a confidential nature.
- A commitment to the aims, policies and procedures of CIAS.
- Financial experience and/or financial qualifications.
- Computer literacy.
Desirable skills/experience
- Financial management expertise and an understanding of charity finance.
- An understanding of charity governance.
- Experience of using Xero accounting software.