Are you skilled in financial management and passionate about supporting access to equine-facilitated therapy for disabled adults and children in Midlothian? Join our board of trustees as a Treasurer to help shape the future of our charity.
Responsibilities:
· Financial Oversight: Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records for the charity, ensuring timely invoicing and payment issuance.
· Budget and Cash Flow Management: Maintain the annual budget and monitor cash flow to ensure sufficient funds for operations, advising on necessary adjustments.
· Annual Accounts: Prepare the annual statement of accounts and coordinate the independent review of these accounts, in preparation for their presentation at the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
· Trustee Meetings: Attendance at in-person or online committee meetings held every 6-8 weeks.
· Annual General Meeting (AGM): In-person attendance at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Rosewell.
· Compliance and Reporting: Ensure compliance with financial regulations, the Charity Commission’s requirements, and any other relevant laws or guidelines, including the timely submission of financial returns and reports.
Why us?
Support Midlothian’s only Riding for the Disabled Charity to provide equine-facilitated therapy to disabled adults and children in our community This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference, using your financial expertise to help a charity thrive, whilst engaging with and making a difference to the community Flexible hours, minimum time commitment and pre-organised meetings
Experience required
· Financial Experience: Strong financial background, such as a treasurer, part-qualified accountant, or equivalent.
· Community Interest: Willingness to learn about the function and role of the charity in our community
· Policy Adherence: Committed to adhering to financial guidelines, organisational policies, and requirements set by the national office and the charity commission.
· Time Commitment: Commit 2-3 hours per week.
· Session Attendance: Attend at least two RDA sessions annually.
· References and Check: Provide two references and undergo a PVG check.
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