About the organisation
Behind Closed Doors has been tackling domestic abuse for 25 years. We provide support to everyone in Leeds who is affected by domestic abuse, and we act to prevent it.
We are the only service in Leeds to provide end to end support. We are there at the point of crisis, we stay on to work with individuals and families through their recovery, and we deliver preventative activities in the form of training with services, charities, in the workplace and in educational settings.
About the role
As Treasurer at Behind Closed Doors, you will work alongside our Trustee Board, CEO and Admin & Finance Manager to oversee the financial strategy of our organisation, ensuring sound financial governance and legal compliance. This is a pivotal role for our charity, helping to shape our future and support our vision: to build lives free from domestic abuse.
Please get in touch to receive a recruitment pack with full details - but your main responsibilities will be:
Financial Planning and Budgeting - including:
Providing financial oversight to senior staff in preparation of annual budgets, needs and forecasts for presentation to the board,
Ensure funds are invested and used sensibly,
Research and present suggestions to the Trustees on the organisation’s reserves and investment policy (in line with Charity Commission guidelines),
Contingency planning.
Financial Reporting - including:
Agree and support with the presentation of finances at Trustees’ meetings,
Check the annual accounts,
Present accounts at the AGM and provide an overview of the year’s income and expenditure.
General Financial Oversight - including:
Quarterly meetings with the Admin and Finance Manager,
Review income and expenditure on a quarterly basis,
Approve any extraordinary/large expenditure deemed 'urgent' in between Trustees' meetings,
Oversee and make submissions for Companies House and Charity Commission.
Our ideal candidate
Knowledge/Skills:
- Understanding of charity finance requirements, including Charity Commission and Companies House reporting, and funding types (or willingness to learn),
- Ability to present complex financial information clearly to non-finance trustees and stakeholders,
- Strong attention to detail and ability to ensure financial integrity and compliance,
- Strong interpersonal skills,
- Willingness to continually develop and refresh knowledge and skills,
- Maintain or acquire a strong command of knowledge related to BCD.
Qualifications
- Accountancy qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA etc.)
What’s in it for you
Taking on a Trustee role is an excellent way to broaden your leadership experience and strengthen skills while doing work that really matters. You can then put these experiences to use in your core role - to the benefit of your career progression opportunities and the organisation that you work for.
You will be joining an established trustee board made up of dedicated, knowledgeable and supportive individuals. With their backing, you will develop skills like:
- Strategic planning
- Governance
- Budgeting and financial analysis
- Risk management
- Chairing meetings
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