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Trustee Job Description – Treasurer
Staffordshire Network for Mental Health


DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The overall role of a Treasurer is to maintain an overview of the organisation’s affairs, ensuring financial viability and ensuring that proper financial records and procedures are maintained. In addition to the duties of a trustee, the Treasurer will be responsible for:
Overseeing, approving and presenting budgets, accounts and financial statements
Being assured that the financial resources of the organisation meet its present and future needs.
Maintaining accurate financial records and following SNMH financial procedures
Ensuring compliance with current legislation and compliance requirements
Regularly reporting financial statements, performance and cashflows
Managing bank accounts, paying invoices and volunteer expenses
Working with fundraisers to ensure that SNMH has sufficient funds to meet expenditure, retaining winding up reserves in line with Charity Commission guidelines
Updating and advising the Board on income received, expenditure and available funds
Preparing and maintaining budgets
Managing and monitoring all donations made to the charity
Liaising with key stakeholders and third parties: NLCF, HMRC, Companies House, NEST Pensions etc
Playing a key role in SNMH governance



PERSON SPECIFICATION
Experience or knowledge of accounting/book keeping and/or good numeracy skills
Ability to collect and present information clearly and logically
Attention to detail
A commitment to the organisation
A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort
Good, independent judgement
An ability to think creatively and strategically
An understanding and acceptance of legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
Willingness to work as part of a team
Confident in the use of IT systems - particularly Quickbooks
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work on your own initiative
Knowledge or experience of business administration and committee procedures