Treasurer on the board of trustees

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established charity seeks a Treasurer to join its Board of Trustees. This impactful role involves overseeing finances, ensuring compliance with charity law, and supporting community development initiatives. Ideal candidates will have strong accounting knowledge and a passion for youth empowerment. Join a dedicated team committed to making a difference in the lives of young people and communities. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful change while developing your leadership skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong financial expertise with a focus on governance and compliance.
• Preferably a qualified accountant to ensure robust financial management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial governance and maintain financial records.
• Present financial reports and advise the board on financial responsibilities.
• Ensure compliance with charity law and maintain financial stability.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Financial reporting

Governance knowledge

Community development enthusiasm

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

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Treasurer on the board of trustees, London

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Client:

SkyWay Charity

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description:

Calling All Accountants! Join SkyWay Charity as Our Treasurer Trustee!

Are you an accountant or someone with knowledge of accounting? Looking to make a meaningful impact in your community?

SkyWay is searching for a Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees! No prior Trustee experience is required—just a passion for supporting our work with young people and communities.

As Treasurer, you'll help oversee our finances, ensuring we can continue empowering young people through youth work, sports, mentoring, employment opportunities, and much more.

What we’re looking for:

• Accounting/financial knowledge
• Enthusiasm for youth and community development

Join us in shaping a brighter future for young people!

Learn more about SkyWay: www.skyway.london

Treasurer responsibilities:

The role of the Treasurer on the Board is to maintain effective governance of the organisation's affairs, ensuring its financial viability and proper processes and procedures, and maintaining all financial records, decisions, and delegations.

Support the Trustees to carry out their financial responsibilities through:

• Presenting financial reports to the board in an understandable format
• Advising the board on financial responsibilities
• Liaising with professional advisors
• Supporting the Finance Manager to prepare the annual accounts
• Recommending appropriate accounting procedures, controls, and policies
• Overseeing the appointment of auditors and reviewing audits regularly
• Providing data for external audits and reviewing audit observations

Interest:

• Ensure that money held on deposit earns a good rate of interest

Insurance:

• Ensure that appropriate insurances are maintained

Governance:

• Ensure the Board is aware of its financial duties and legal responsibilities
• Review financial policies, procedures, and external financial advisors regularly

Payments:

• Make online payments as an authorized signatory
• Ensure compliance with the Memorandum and Articles of Association, charity law, and relevant legislation
• Apply resources in line with charitable objects
• Maintain financial stability and effective administration
• Attend evening Trustee meetings every two months, annual AGMs, and at least one Trustee away day per year

Duties as Employer:

• Ensure good employment practices
• Implement and monitor equitable practices
• Appoint and monitor the performance of the CEO
• Contribute to strategic direction, policy setting, and performance evaluation

Duties, General:

• Safeguard the Organisation's reputation and values
• Manage property and investments

Qualifications:

We’re looking for someone with strong financial expertise, preferably a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent), to help us maintain robust financial governance.