County Treasurer - Voluntary, Meetings held in the evening, Almondsbury, near Bristol & Remote (Approximately 2 hours per month).

Avon Scouts are looking for their next voluntary Trustee (Treasurer).  They provide exciting and challenging activities for 12,000 young people, as well as 4,000 adults involved in scouting in the Scout County of Avon.  Helping young people get jobs, save lives and potentially changing the world.  Avon Scouts is changing young lives and local communities for the better from the inside out.

Role summary

The role supports the Chair and members of the Board of Trustees by helping to manage our finances and ensuring that we have sufficient resources to achieve our strategic goals.

Time Commitment

Up to 6 meetings a year and Finance subcommittee meeting 4 times a year (mainly weekday evenings for 2 hours) in addition to monthly Finance tasks about 2 hours per month.

Main responsibilities

The County Treasurer has responsibility for:

• Oversight and accounting for payments (in the main on a fortnightly basis)
• Oversight and accounting of monthly payroll (Currently 4 employees)
• Liaising with County Administrator, WHP Administrator to ensure that payments and Income due are paid/received in a timely manner
• Liaising with Auditor to finalise annual accounts
• Managing the Finance Subcommittee in the absence of a Chair of the Finance Subcommittee
• Attendance at Board of Trustee and Finance Sub Committee Meetings
• Monitoring the financial activities of Avon Scout County
• Preparing and presenting management account reports and accounts to the Board of Trustees outlining current financial position and key risks
• Leading the Board of Trustees in the creation of budgets, financial planning and monitoring of these.
• Ensuring that Avon Scout County is financially able to function, has appropriate reserves and accounting procedures and controls in place.

General Board of Trustee Responsibilities

• To be a full and active participant in Board of Trustee meetings and activities.
• To uphold the responsibilities of the Board of Trustees as outlined in The Scout Association’s Policy Organisation and Rules.
• Willingness and eligibility to act as a Charity Trustee for the County.
• Contribute to the strategic aims and future development of the County.

Personal Qualities

• Experience of financial management
• Strong Organisational, Communication and IT Skills
• Able to analyse financial information effectively, summarise and present to different audiences
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Able to think creatively and solve problems
• Willing to speak one’s mind and listen to view of others
• Able to Chair meetings and maintain independent and objective judgement
• Experience of Quickbooks accounting software would be an advantage but full training on the system will be provided.