About the Organisation
Duffus Community Foundation is a small, local, family founded charity focusing on supporting children and young people's wellbeing. We provide youth groups, workshops and 1-2-1 support in schools and in the community.
What you will be doing
This is an exciting, key opportunity to develop our income generation, therefore supporting us to reach more young people.
The role will involve:
- Supporting the Finance & Accounts Controller Trustee.
- Presenting financial reports to the board in a format that helps the board understand the charity’s financial position.
- Advising the board on how to carry out its financial responsibilities.
- Overseeing the preparation and scrutiny of annual accounts.
- Taking on day to day financial duties, such as book-keeping, budgeting and preparation of reports.
What's in it for you?
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about giving back and helping our future generation of young people.
In this vital role you will be able to offer your unique skill set to support with financial procedures, therefore enhancing the charity's ability to run smoothly and reach more young people.
What skills will you need?
We are looking for candidates with the following skills and attributes:
- Knowledge of finance practices and reporting.
- Bookkeeping qualification.
- Ability to explain financial procedures to other Board members.
- Ability to think creatively and strategically, and to exercise good, independent judgement.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
We can only consider applications from people based in the UK.
Applicants from the local community are welcomed. If you live more than 30 miles away from Sutton or Croydon, your application is likely to be unsuccessful. Board meetings are in person as well as on-line.
DBS check will be undertaken.
What's the time commitment and where?
Time Commitment:
We meet as a board 10 times per year for around 1.5-2 hours. On top of this there will be actions from the meetings which can take up between 2-5 hours of your time, depending on your capacity.
Location:
Working from home - tasks can be completed remotely but there will be opportunities to meet the wider team at induction, training and team-building events.
How can I apply?
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