Join the small, diverse and friendly team of an independent advocacy charity in Lewisham as Treasurer of the Board of Trustees. We are a rights-based organisation and support people with learning disabilities to speak up and get their voices heard. As Treasurer you will help shape our strategic direction, enabling us to expand our reach.
We all work together towards our vision for a society where people with learning disabilities are listened to, recognised, respected and included in all decisions about their lives. We are looking for trustees who are committed to helping the organisation achieve this.
Essential Skills
- A qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with experience in financial management and clear communication.
- An awareness of, or willingness to learn about, issues facing people with learning disabilities and a commitment to supporting them.
- The ability to explain complex technical financial data to other trustees who have a learning disability and those with no financial background.
- Availability for regular Board meetings (online via Zoom).
Desirable Skills
- Experience in charity finance.
- Experience as a Trustee, grant funding knowledge, proficiency in accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks).
- Proficiency in budgeting, cash flow monitoring and evaluating the financial viability of strategic plans.
Commitment
Available for online Board (1.5 hrs) and online Finance Subcommittee (1 hr) meetings, both happen 5 times a year. Attending in‑person Board and staff Away Day (usually a Saturday in July), and the in‑person Annual General Meeting (AGM) during November/December.
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