Our well-established and much-loved charitable preschool provides nurturing and experienced care for around 30 preschool children in the local area.
Education Children & youth Community & family
Long term role · Flexible hours · Starting from 1 Sept
Upper Tilehouse St, Hitchin SG5, UK
Education Children & youth Community & family
Applications closing in a month. 1 spot left.
#98175
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Summary
Summary
Our much-loved charitable Preschool is seeking its next Treasurer. This role includes joining termly Board meetings & liaising with management / the Bookkeeper.
Detailed description
About the Role
The Treasurer is a key officer on theBoard ofTrustees, responsible for overseeing the financial affairs of thePreschool and ensuring that the charity’s finances are managed effectively, transparently,and in compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements. The Treasurer will work closely with the other trustees, staffand volunteers to support thePreschool’s mission and long-term sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
•Review and assess monthly financial reports, as prepared by the Preschool’s Bookkeeper.
•Attend boardmeetings, typicallyheld once per term and in person, providing financial reports (prepared by the Bookkeeper) to the board.
•Support the board in financial planning, including ensuring contingency/reserve funds are maintained for unexpected costsand in line with charitable law, aiding with considerations of the financial implications of strategic decisions to support the Preschool’s mission and long-term sustainability.
•If required, assist in arrangingfor an annual independent review or audit of accounts prior to AGM and submit annual accounts to the Charity Commission.
•Work with the Preschool’s Bookkeeper and Manager to review childcare fees and staff wage increases annually, ensuring compliance with employment legislation, charitable law and budget constraints, and providing ad hoc support where required.
•Ensureeffectivefinancial oversight and risk managementof the setting (working closely with the Preschool’s Chair, Bookkeeper and Manager), includingthat processes for receiving, spending, and recording money are robust, transparent, and compliant with charity law and best practice.
•Act as a counter-signatoryor payment authorisesoncharitable expenditure, as required.
•Together with the wider Board, champion thePreschool within the local communityand foster a positiveand collaborative Board culture.
WhatWe’reLooking For
•Financial management experience, such as bookkeeping,accounting or financial administration.
•Ability to interpret financial statements, budgets, and cash flow forecasts (as prepared by an experienced Bookkeeper), andexplain financial information clearly to non-specialists, supporting informed decision-making by the board.
•Familiarity with charity accounting principles and statutory requirementswould be helpful, orawillingness to learnsame.
•Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and reliability in all financial matters.
•Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of trustees,includingthose new to governance.
•Eligible to act as a charity trustee and satisfactory Ofsted suitability checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
•Commitment to thePreschool’saims and values, fostering it’s continued strong reputation within the local community.
•Willing to undertaking training relevant to the role as needed.
•Commitment to maintaining high standards of confidentiality, honesty and integrity, actingin the best interests of the charity and its beneficiaries at alltimes and avoiding and declaringsituations which maylead to a conflict of interest.
•Commitment to remaining in the role for a number of years, to ensure stability for the setting going forwards.
Why Join Us?
•Make a real impact on the lives of local children and families.
•Use your skills and experience to support a valued community organisation.
•Flexible commitment: in-person Board meetings once per term, plus ad hoc support; expected time commitment is 3-6 hours a month, term-time only.
This is a voluntary role, subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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