Volunteer Branch Treasurer

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Edinburgh is seeking a dedicated branch treasurer to oversee financial records and support local Armed Forces. You'll play a vital role in maintaining accounts, preparing reports, and engaging with the community. Ideal candidates will have some financial administration experience and strong communication skills. Join us to make a difference and develop your skills.

Benefits

Support from local community

Skill development opportunities

Networking within the organization

Qualifications

• Some experience of financial administration.
• Great written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile local bank accounts and record transactions.
• Provide and present reports to the committee.
• Maintain accurate records using online finance management system.
• Prepare year-end accounts and financial statements.

Skills

Experience in financial administration

Great written communication skills

Great verbal communication skills

Job description

Why we want you

As branch treasure you will be key part of your local branch creating a range of activities to help spread the word about SSAFA within your community. To ensure that that our Armed Forces community know that SSAFA are here to help and that we need the public’s support to continue offering our services.

What you will be doing

• Maintaining and reconciling local bank accounts and recording transactions and authorised payments.
• Providing and present reports to the branch committee and to SSAFA’s central office.
• Maintaining accurate records using our on-line finance management system.
• Preparing year end accounts and financial statements including arranging an independent review.

The skills you need

• Some experience of financial administration
• Great written and verbal communication skills

What's in it for you

• Support and friendship from your local SSAFA branch and the wider SSAFA community
• Use your skills, knowledge, and life experience to benefit others
• Support in your role from the team at SSAFA
• Develop your experience and skills which you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews

Disclaimer

SSAFA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those involved in our work and expects volunteers to share this commitment.