Voluntary Treasurer

Record Keeping – Ensure proper records of income, expenditure, and assets are maintained.

Banking & Payments – Authorise payments, manage bank accounts, petty cash / float and ensure appropriate financial controls are in place.

Reporting – Ensure regular, clear financial reports are presented to the committee in an understandable format.

Compliance – Oversee compliance with charity law, financial regulations, and reporting requirements (e.g., Charity Commission, HMRC).

Support Fundraising – Contribute to the fundraising strategy. Provide financial input to funding applications and grant reports.

Person Specification

Good organisational skills.

Excellent numerical skills and attention to detail.

Understanding of charity finance and reporting requirements (or willingness to learn).

Ability to explain financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues.

Commitment to the charity’s aims and values.

Experience in finance, accounting, or bookkeeping (formal qualifications helpful but not essential).

Willingness to speak their mind and to advise committee on financial issues as they arise.

Some experience of charity finance, fundraising would be desirable.

Supervision and support: You will work directly with the Chair and Secretary (?) who will assign tasks and support their delivery. A laptop with Microsoft office, word and excel is provided for WASP use.

Payment of expenses: Any out of pocket expenses such as postage, telephone costs or office materials should be claimed on the appropriate form, providing receipts (except where agreed in advance) in accordance with the financial policy.

Equality and diversity: We welcome applications from volunteers from all backgrounds and circumstances.

Registered Charity Number

January 2026.