Treasurer

To provide sound financial administration, support, and information to the 1st Hanwell Scout Group Executive Committee in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules (POR) of The Scout Association. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Record Keeping: Maintain up-to-date records of all financial transactions, including income (subscriptions, fundraising, donations) and expenditure, using appropriate systems.
• Banking and Cash Management: Manage the Group’s bank accounts, including online banking, and ensure all money is banked promptly.
• Budgeting: Work with the Chair and Group Scout Leader to prepare an annual budget and monitor it throughout the year.
• Reporting: Present financial reports (income/expenditure, cash flow) at Executive Committee meetings.
• Annual Accounts: Prepare the annual statement of accounts for independent examination and present them at the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
• Gift Aid: Manage the claim for Gift Aid on eligible subscriptions and donations.
• Compliance: Ensure the group complies with Charity Commission regulations, including maintaining adequate reserves. 

What skills do I need?

• Skills and Requirements
• Financial Aptitude: Confident in handling money, record-keeping, and understanding financial reports.
• IT Proficiency: Familiarity with Excel or accounting software.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to maintain accurate records and meet deadlines.
• Trustee Status: Willingness to act as a charity trustee, which may require DBS clearance and training.
• Banking & Bookkeeping: Recording income (subs, donations, Gift Aid) and managing expenditure.
• Financial Reporting: Preparing annual accounts and presenting them at the AGM.
• Compliance: Ensuring the Group follows the Policy, Organisation, and Rules (POR) of the Scout Association. 
• The role generally requires attendance at 5-6 committee meetings per year. 

When do I need to be available?

Details

Typical commitment is 1-2 hours per week.