Trustee Treasurer

Citizens Advice Southampton; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A local charity organization in Eastleigh is looking for a Treasurer to join their Board of Trustees. This voluntary role involves providing strategic financial governance, reviewing management reports, and presenting financial updates at AGMs. Candidates should have a recognized accounting qualification and a strong commitment to social justice, along with the ability to attend 6–8 meetings annually. This is a meaningful opportunity to contribute to community support.

Benefits

Meaningful opportunity to give back

Experience in charity governance

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in senior finance management.
• Ability to attend 6–8 Board and Finance Committee meetings annually.

Responsibilities

• Set appropriate budgets and ensure financial strategy.
• Review management reports.
• Present financial updates at the AGM.
• Ensure financial policies meet best practice.

Skills

Financial governance

Strategic insight

Commitment to social justice

Education

Recognised accounting qualification

Job description

Treasurer – Citizens Advice Southampton (Trustee Role)

Make a difference with your financialexpertise.

Join a respected local charity helping people across Southampton get the advice and support they need.

About Us

Citizens Advice Southampton is part of the national Citizens Advice network – a trusted charity helping people find a way forward with free, confidential, and impartial advice. We work closely with local partners to make sure everyone in our community can access the right help at the right time.In 2024/25 we supported 8,316 clients, supported people with 32,736 different problems, and helped them gain anadditional£6,324,175.

The Role

We’relooking for a finance professionalto join ourBoard of Trustees as Treasurer. This is a rewarding voluntary role where your strategic insight and financial acumen will help shape the future of our charity and strengthen our impact in the community.

You’llwork alongside our Chief Officer, Management Accountant, and fellow Trustees toprovidesound financial governance and ensure our resources are used effectively to support local people.

Key responsibilities include:

Helpsetappropriate budgetsand ensure our financial strategy is fit for purpose.

Review management reports.

Present financial updates at our AGM.

Help ensuring financial policies and controls meet best practice standards.

Understand financial risks and opportunities to support confident decision-making.

About You

You’llbring a recognised accounting qualificationand/or senior finance management experience. Most importantly,you’llshare our commitment to social justice and want to use your professional skills to make a positive difference locally.

You’llbe based in or nearSouthampton, Hampshire, and able to attend around6–8 Board and Finance Committee meetings a year.

Please note:

This is a voluntary role, and we are unable to sponsor applicants from abroad. You must have the right to work in the UK.

What We Offer

A meaningful opportunity to give back to your community.

The chance to work with a passionate and supportive team of staff and volunteers.

Experience in charity governance within a respected national network.

If this sounds like the right challenge for you,we’dlove to hear from you.
Please send yourCV and a short covering letterexplaining your interest