Job Description
Honorary Treasurer (Trustee Board) - Voluntary role.
Our partner is a small charity providing a befriending service for older people experiencing loneliness and social isolation, supported by a team of dedicated volunteers.
They are seeking an experienced and committed individual to take on the role of Treasurer. The position covers both day to day financial duties and broader strategic oversight, including bookkeeping, budgeting, reporting, managing payments and expenses, preparing annual accounts, supporting grant applications, and ensuring compliance with charity regulations. The charity is also moving to a modern accounting system, offering the opportunity to help shape more efficient processes.
The ideal candidate will be reliable, organised and confident with numbers, with experience in a financial role and the ability to present clear financial information to the Board. Experience with accounting software or charity finance is welcome but not essential. A full handover, induction and training will be provided.
The Board meets monthly in the early evening, with a quarterly finance sub-committee. While the role can be carried out remotely, being within reasonable distance of Bedford is an advantage for occasional in-person meetings. The time commitment is approximately half to one day per week, reducing as systems become more streamlined.