The Vice Treasurer supports the Treasurer in managing the financial affairs of the organisation and serves as deputy in their absence.
This voluntary position is ideal for someone with financial skills who wishes to contribute to the SEDSConnective charity, financial stewardship and potentially develop their experience for a possible future treasurer role
What you will be expected to do:
- Assist the Treasurer with day-to-day financial administration and record-keeping
- Support the preparation of monthly and annual financial reports
- Help maintain accurate financial records and documentation
- Assist with budget preparation and monitoring
- Support fundraising and Development efforts
- Help payments and expenditures as required by organisational policies
- Support grant applications and funding documentationReporting and Compliance
- Collaborate in preparing financial reports for committee meetings and charity accounts
- Assist in ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulations and charity law
- Support annual independent examination or audit processes with the finance team
- Help maintain financial and fundraising policies and procedure
- Act as Treasurer when the main Treasurer is unavailable
- Attend committee meetings and provide financial input
- Represent the organisation's financial interests as required
What skills do I need?
Skills and Experience Required
- Essential Basic understanding of bookkeeping and financial management
- Good numerical and organisational skills
- Ability to use digital media and communication
- Ability to write to stakeholders as required
- Use of microsoft 365 and sharepoint
- Charity experience
- Reliable and trustworthy and able to work collaboratively
- Genuine passion for our charity's vision and mission
- Strong commitment to supporting neurodivergent individuals with physical health co-occurrences
Desirable
- Previous experience in financial roles (professional or voluntary)
- Familiarity with accounting software or spreadsheet applications
- Understanding of charity finance regulations
- Experience working with small non profits and marginalised groups
- Personal or professional experience with neurodivergent conditions and/or physical health challenges
SORP Ideal Candidate Profile
This role would be particularly well-suited to:
- Retired professionals with financial or administrative experience who wish to contribute their expertise to a meaningful cause
- Individuals who can provide consistent support and availability for financial tasks in office hours
- People with genuine passion for addressing the intersection of neurodivergent conditions and physical health challenges
- Strategic Thinker: Capacity to think creatively and strategically to contribute to the charity’s long-term goals.
- Collaborative Leader: Excellent communication skills with the ability to work digitally and collaboratively with Board members, staff, and external stakeholders.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of neurodivergent individuals while contributing valuable financial expertise to our mission. We particularly value the perspective and commitment that comes from those who understand the unique challenges faced by people with both neurodivergent conditions and physical health co-occurrences.
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Details
Term of Office
3 years standard trustee term, renewable by election/appointment with Chair and trustees.
