We are looking for a financially aware individual to become our Treasurer, ideally with experience of financial management, including the ability to understand accounts and other financial documents and to explain and present them to others. Proven organisational skills are essential. We are also open to individuals who wish to improve their skills base.
We currently have a Treasurer in role who will be able to do a full and managed handover.
Summary: To be responsible for recording all transactions relating to the museum's funds, managing income and payments and reporting to Trustees the current financial position of the CIO. To liaise with the Independent Examiner in the preparation of the Annual Return to the Charity Commission and banking cash at the post office from at least once per month. Expected time commitment: For regular bookkeeping about one day per month in
total, including regular museum visits required to keep track of income and expenditure on site. Additional time at the end of financial year, and ad hoc for grant requirements.
Detailed Responsibilities:
Annual review of financial policy
Annual review and implementation of the financial strategy
Point of contact for banking and a joint signatory
Overseeing day to day income and expenditure
Overseeing procurement and authorising non-routine expenditure
Reporting in year forecast expenditure and proposing a budget Bookkeeping: maintaining up to date data on a database and reporting to Trustees as
required; payment of bills, overseeing income; producing end of year accounts
Preparing an Annual Report, seeking independent audit to produce accounts for Charity
Commission Return
File Gift Aid returns with HMRC
Arrange and maintain insurance cover as as determined by the Trustees
Support the Board with future forward financial planning for grants and business plans
Support other Trustees and freelance staff with any information required in the preparation
of grant applications
To be responsible for administration of income and expenditure of any grants received. To
ensure (with others) that any conditions applied to the grant are complied with.