Treasurer - Trustee

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A small charity in the UK is seeking a Treasurer to oversee financial management and ensure the financial health of the organization. You will manage bookkeeping, prepare annual accounts, and collaborate closely with trustees. Experience in finance is essential; charity experience is beneficial. This role offers the chance to contribute to meaningful support for individuals living with nystagmus, along with flexible commitments.

Benefits

Experience in governance

Reimbursement for reasonable expenses

Opportunity to contribute to a valuable cause

Qualifications

• Experience in finance; charity finance experience is a plus.
• Ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial people.
• Enthusiasm, integrity, and commitment essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee bookkeeping and financial reporting.
• Manage monthly online payments and draft the annual budget.
• Present financial accounts and prepare annual accounts.

Skills

Financial management

Good judgment

Communication of financial concepts

Tools

Xero

Job description

Overview

The Nystagmus Network, a small registered charity in England & Wales (Charity No. 1180450), supports people living with nystagmus (a complex eye condition, characterised by involuntary movements of the eyes) via information, support, awareness and research.

We are looking for a new Treasurer with a background in finance to join our Board of Trustees. You’ll be central to ensuring financial health as we continue to support, advocate and fund research for the nystagmus community.

Responsibilities

• Oversee bookkeeping (Xero), financial reporting and internal controls
• Set up and manage monthly online payments (supplier invoices, payroll, expenses)
• Present financial accounts at quarterly committee meetings
• Prepare annual accounts and coordinate independent examination
• Draft the annual budget in liaison with subcommittees
• Manage Gift Aid claims (once every couple of years)
• Work closely with trustees and the small staff team to guide spending and strategic decisions, and assist with fundraising proposals

About you

We are seeking someone with a background in finance, with good judgment and the ability to explain financial concepts clearly to non-finance people. Experience in charity finance is a plus, but not mandatory as you will receive a comprehensive handover from the outgoing treasurer — enthusiasm, integrity and commitment matter just as much.

Given our community’s lived experience, applicants who have nystagmus or sight loss, or support someone who does, are especially welcome. nystagmusnetwork.org

Time commitment & logistics

• The committee meets quarterly on a Saturday morning, usually online
• The finance & governance committee meets monthly online for 1 hour
• Overall time commitment is approx 5-10 hours per month
• There are also optional opportunities to meet in person at events during the year
• Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses reimbursed

Why join us? You’ll help steer the financial health of a small but impactful charity delivering support, information and research for those living with nystagmus. You’ll get experience in governance, work alongside passionate trustees and staff, and contribute directly to a cause that matters deeply to many.

How to apply

Please send a short expression of interest (why you’re interested and relevant experience) plus your CV to [e-mail]