We are looking for a fabulous new Branch Treasurer to join our merry band and keep us in check with our finances. It’s a fully flexible role and can be done from home, with the occasional trip into our centre in Cholmeley Road, Reading.
We’d love someone to be as passionate about our work as we are and to fully embrace being part of a friendly bunch of volunteers.
As part of the Branch Leadership Team, the branch Treasurer will monitor the assets of the branch, support the Leadership
Team on financial matters and report to the Branch Leadership Team and Samaritans Central Charity at regular intervals about the financial health of the branch. Other key tasks include;
- To be part of the Leadership Team and provide support and advice in relation to financial matters.
- To manage the branch’s finances.
- To oversee and present budgets, accounts and financial statements.
- To ensure that proper accounts and records are kept, ensuring financial resources are spent and invested in line with good governance, legal and regulatory requirements.
- To be instrumental in the development and implementation of financial, reserves and investment policies.
- To attend meetings and report on the branch’s financial position as and when required.
- To prepare an annual financial statement for Samaritans Central Charity.
- To ensure income and expenditure is processed in line with branch policies and procedures
- Acting as a signatory on cheques (including any electronic transactions) and any applications for funds.
- To oversee the payment of volunteer expenses as agreed by the Leadership Team.
- To liaise with the branch’s bankers as/when required.
Note: The Branch Treasurer does not make the decision about where money is spent. The Director and Branch Leadership Team authorises this. The Treasurer automatically becomes a Trustee for the charity with this role.