Volunteer Treasurer/Bookkeeper

The role involves simple financial management and bookkeeping:
    1. Bookkeeping: Maintain clear, up-to-date records of all income and expenditure (using basic spreadsheets and/or Xero).
    2. Financial Management: Oversee and manage the group's bank account, ensuring all payments and deposits are handled correctly.
    3. Reporting: Prepare and present simple, concise financial updates to the committee at agreed intervals (e.g., quarterly).
    4. Compliance: Support the committee in gathering necessary information for our annual accounts’ review/submission.
    5. Budgeting: Assist in planning and monitoring our small operating budget.

Benefits

Support: Full handover and ongoing support from the Committee

Flexibility: The work can primarily be done flexibly from home

Real Impact: You will be an integral part of a team directly helping the community in Coldean.

Practical Considerations

Coldean Community Organisation is a small, friendly Community Benefits Society dedicated to serving the residents of Coldean. our core mission is to foster community cohesion, provide environmentally sustainable facilities and activities, and improve neighbourhood health and wellbeing.

We are currently seeking an organised and trustworthy volunteer to take on the crucial role of Treasurer/Bookkeeper for the Committee. This is a perfect opportunity to make a real local impact by ensuring our finances are in excellent order. Our annual turnover for the last financial year was just under £28,000.

Support Disabled

This position offers a flexible, work-from-home remote arrangement. Should you have any specific needs or requirements for support, please know that we are ready to discuss them openly and are committed to fully supporting you in the role.

Skills

You don't need to be a professional accountant! We are looking for someone who is:
    1. Reliable and Trustworthy: Essential for handling the group's funds.
    2. Organised: Capable of keeping clear and accurate records.
    3. Comfortable with Basics: Familiar with using spreadsheets, email, and basic online banking.
    4. Committed to Coldean: A desire to support a local, grassroots cause.

When do I need to be available?

Details	2-4 hours per month. Mostly remote/home-based with occasional local meetings in Coldean, Brighton.

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