Volunteer Branch Treasurer | RSPCA Wimbledon, Wandsworth & Sutton

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Update day: 01-06-2024

Location: Sutton West Midlands

Category: Finance / Bank / Stock Legal / Contracts

Industry: Non-profit Organizations

Job type: Volunteer

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ApplyAsk a questionSave opportunityThe treasurer plays a vital role in supporting the branch’s affairs so that it is governed and managed effectively. The role can be complex and is an excellent opportunity which would enable you to play a major part in our activities.What will you be doing?We are just one of over 150 branches of RSPCA and a separately registered charity to the National RSPCA. We raise our own money locally to fund our animal welfare work, much of the welfare work of RSPCA is carried out through local branches like us.Our existing treasurer is stepping down after many years service so we are looking to recruit a new Treasurer with a sufficient handover and training period.We are particularly looking for someone who has knowledge and experience in finance, who may already understand charity finance specifically. You must have excellent organisational and communication skills as well as being PC literate, and comfortable using software such as sage, google and excel. Please note that although largely a remote position, we would like candidates to live within or close to our branch area.The main duties of a treasurer are;
  • Implement and maintain sound financial systems
  • Take a lead role in ensuring the committee set annual financial budgets and plan the branch income and expenditure
  • Provide a written financial report for every branch meeting
  • Liaise with auditors/independent examiners regarding the production of the annual branch accounts and treasurer’s report
  • Maintain control of all bank accounts as authorised by the committee
  • Execute and operate branch committee financial decisions and act as branch co-signatory
  • Maintain control over all branch paying-in books and receipt books and to ensure their correct use
  • Arrange payment of the annual branch contribution to the appropriate RSPCA fund
  • Coordinate financial control of branch fundraising activities
  • Make quarterly VAT returns to headquarters promptly
  • Ensure the production, monitoring and annual review of the branch’s financial risk management strategy in accordance with the charity commission’s requirements
  • Liaise with branch officers, branch partnership manager and Branch finance co-ordinator on Financial affairs as necessary and alert them immediately to any possible difficulties or irregularities
  • Ensure the retention and safekeeping of all branch financial documentation for the appropriate time as set by the charity commission
What are we looking for?We are particularly looking for someone who has knowledge and experience in finance, who may already understand charity finance
  • As a trustee, you would be able to dedicate the time to attend monthly committee meetings, which last approximately 3 hours
  • In between meetings, there will be additional volunteer duties such as (but not limited to); providing financial reports at committee meetings, monitoring the budget which has been set by the trustees for the year, processing payments, querying invoices, doing VAT returns, and processing Gift Aid claims
  • We are looking for someone who is reliable and committed to helping us longer term, this is not a short term position
  • You would have excellent organisational and communication skills as well as being PC literate, you’ll be comfortable using software such as sage, google and excel.
You will be a team player, working closely with the other Trustees and key branch staff, giving your voice in meetings and help push the branch forward.What difference will you make?The role of a treasurer is a crucial one, you will keep the branch finances running, within our legal obligations and in line with the branch and national governance regulations.This helps us plan ahead and fund the areas of welfare work we do, ensuring we remain in a sustainable position and able to provide our services to the animals who need us.You will work and have support from other Trustees in your role and have the opportunity to get involved in our other work too.Before you applyPlease apply through Reach in the first instance. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited for an informal chat with several key branch members.Causes
  • Animals / wildlife
Organisation typeCharityWe are a self-funding branch of the RSPCA. We raise money locally to fund our animal welfare work to prevent cruelty, promote kindness and rescue, rehabilitate & rehome animals in need in our...ApplyAsk a questionSave opportunity
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Deadline: 16-07-2024

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