Key Objectives

As the Elayos Treasurer you will oversee all accounts for Elayos Charity along with the Co-Founder. You will make sure that all accounting records are appropriately kept and that every reported result complies with charity and other accounting standards and legislation. Part of your duties includes coordinating and managing the preparation of budget and financial forecasts, quarterly reports for trustee meetings, preparing monthly statements, and other regular financial reports. It’s also a role where you must ensure the Elayos staff team operates with a robust control environment and being the go-to contact for all external auditors.

You will work alongside Trustees and the Co-founders to create risk minimisation plans. You will ensure all financial systems are fit for purpose, are maintained, and can spot any potential areas for improvement.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Coordinating the preparation of budget and financial forecasting and reporting any variances

• Preparing and publishing all financial statements to meet the requirements of the trustees, Charity Commission, and key funds providers

• Creating reports (annual and monthly) which identifies results, trends, and forecasts

• Ensuring all transactions are authorised, recorded, filed, and reported properly

• Making sure reporting meets compliant standards with statutory law and financial regulations including charity reporting requirements

• Documenting business processes and accounting policies to maintain internal controls

• Ensuring that the charity has an appropriate reserves policy

• Collating and submitting gift aid claims.

• Streamlining and improving all operations and accounting systems

• Overseeing the audit process and liaising with external personnel where required

• Support the business with the financial strategy fundraising strategy and decision-making processes