Treasurer Trustee

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An international non-profit organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Treasurer to provide financial leadership and ensure robust financial systems. Responsibilities include overseeing budgeting, compliance with charity regulations, and advising the Board on financial sustainability. This is a voluntary and unpaid role requiring a qualified accountant or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in charity finance, financial management, or accountancy.
• Understanding of charity accounting (SORP) or willingness to undertake training.
• Analytical and organized with a commitment to ethical regeneration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial matters in line with UK charity law.
• Lead development of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Ensure accurate bookkeeping and preparation of annual accounts.

Skills

Financial leadership

Budget development

Compliance with UK charity law

Communication of financial information

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent

Job description

About VSRF

The Verde Sombra Regenerative Foundation advances ecological regeneration, biodiversity restoration, and community-led environmental development. Its work spans international scientific collaborations, regenerative horticulture, ABS/Nagoya governance, and empowerment of local communities through resilient, ethical systems.

Role Purpose

The Treasurer provides financial leadership and ensures that VSRF maintains robust, compliant, and transparent financial systems. The role oversees financial planning, statutory reporting, and the organisation’s financial strategy as aligned with its charitable objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial matters in line with UK charity law and the CIO structure.
• Lead development of annual budgets, financial forecasts, and management accounts.
• Ensure accurate bookkeeping, proper record-keeping, and timely preparation of annual accounts.
• Liaise with external accountants and ensure compliance with Charity Commission reporting and SORP requirements.
• Maintain oversight of financial policies, risk management, and internal controls. Advise the Board on financial sustainability, reserves strategy, and long-term financial planning.
• Present financial reports clearly and accessibly to the Board.
• Support the Chair and trustees in building strong financial governance systems.

Person Specification

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience in charity finance, financial management, or accountancy.
• Understanding of charity accounting (SORP) or willingness to undertake training.
• Experience preparing or overseeing budgets, accounts, and financial reporting.Analytical, organised, and comfortable communicating financial information to non-finance trustees.
• Commitment to VSRF’s mission, values, and ethical approach to regeneration.
• UK-based and eligible to serve as a charity trustee.

Time Commitment

12 Board meetings per year (virtual). Ongoing support with financial oversight, budgeting processes, and accounts preparation. The role is voluntary and unpaid.