Treasurer

The Treasurer will ensure:

• The association is able to meet all its financial obligations;
• That the association is spending money according to grant stipulations;  and
• Alert the Committee if he/she thinks they are heading for financial trouble.

The specific responsibilities are to:

·        Keep the Bishops Green Community Association (BGCA) accounts.

• Oversee invoices for tenants - these are sent by Centre Coordinator
• Oversee invoices for casual bookings – these are sent by Centre Coordinator
• Oversee receipts for paid invoices – these are sent by Centre Coordinator
• Oversee salary payments  - payroll is outsourced to Basingstoke Voluntary Action
• Pay staff and volunteer expenses
• Manage utilities – check accuracy of bills and arrange payment – may involve Centre Coordinator
• Work with Centre Coordinator to obtain quotes for work and services 
• Present a financial update at each committee meeting – usually monthly.
• Prepare annual accounts for external check.
• Present accounts at the BGCA AGM and deliver a report on the finances for the year.
• Submit BGCA’s financial information to the Charity Commission.
• Work with Centre Coordinator to make expenditure/budget forecasts for the Business Plan.
• Manage funding and running costs for youth club and Centre Coordinator role and other grant projects
• Oversee sourcing of project grants – may involve Centre coordinator and youth workers

Skills

The volunteer Treasurer will need to have the following skills:

• ability to keep accounts 
• computer skills, including spreadsheets (Excel) and databases
• able to work from home
• able to work well as part of a team

They will also need to be eligible to stand as a Charity Trustee. For information regarding Trustee eligibility please see the information on the Governments website - www.gov.uk/guidance/charity-trustee-whats-involved