About the organisation
The award-winning Spear Programme helps young people overcome the challenges they face and build vital skills and confidence for their career, so that they can prepare for the workplace and commit to long-term employment.
Since the programme began more than 15 years ago in London, the Spear Programme has helped more than 7,500 16-24-year-olds. 75% of those who complete the Spear Programme not only get into work, but remain there a year later.
Spear Islington was launched in June 2016.
Our vision is to transform the lives of up to 90 young people facing different challenges in Islington and the surrounding area each year, giving them the support, skills and confidence they need to get into work or re-enter education and begin to build a future filled with hope.
About the role
The current Treasurer and Trustee of Spear Islington is a chartered accountant with 7 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) and has served as a trustee for the past 7 years. Spear Islington is looking for a new trustee to join the trustee group and take on a variety of roles listed below. The transition can be very flexible, as the current Treasurer and Trustee isn't planning on stepping down immediately.
Manage payroll
Manage employee pension contributions
Manage the bank account
Monitor transactions
Make payments to suppliers
Manage Bookkeeping
Reconcile transactions and match to income / expenditure
Monitor donation platforms
Justgiving/Peoples Fundraising / Stripe / Big Give / Standing Orders
Manage accounts (rolling forecast, actuals etc.)
Prepare accounts for independent examination
Reclaim Gift Aid
Create ad-hoc finance reports to report to trusts / donors (e.g. Childhood Trust)
Finance activities retained by Treasurer Trustee
Final review and submission of accounts for independent examination
Oversight of outsourced activities to ensure all are executed to an appropriate standard
Advise trustees/centre team on most appropriate approach to financial activities (e.g. best platform to use for a specific fundraising activity)
Our ideal candidate
A chartered accountant who is looking to use their skills to serve a valuable charity in London.
What’s in it for you
Opportunity to join a dynamic Trustee Board that makes a real difference for young people in the borough of Islington.
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