Location: Virtual

Commitment: Variable/ flexible. Approximately 4–6 hours per month, with additional time during year‑end reporting.

 

Role overview:

​Band of Rescuers North Yorkshire is a volunteer‑led animal rescue dedicated to saving, rehabilitating, and rehoming animals in need across the region. As Treasurer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the charity’s financial health, transparency, and compliance. Your work directly supports our ability to rescue more animals and provide them with safe, loving futures.

Key responsibilities:​​​​

• Financial Oversight- Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date financial records for all income and expenditure.

• Budgeting & Planning — Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and financial reports for the Board of Trustees.

• Banking & Payments- Oversee the charity’s bank accounts, process payments, and ensure proper authorisation procedures are followed.

• Reporting- Present clear financial updates at trustee meetings, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities.

• Compliance- Ensure the charity meets all legal and regulatory requirements, including Charity Commission submissions and HMRC obligations.

• Fundraising Support- Work with fundraising volunteers to track donations, manage Gift Aid claims, and ensure funds are allocated appropriately.

• Financial Policies- Maintain and update financial controls, procedures, and risk‑management practices.

• Audit & Year‑End- Liaise with independent examiners or accountants to prepare annual accounts.

 

Skills and experience:

You don’t need to be a qualified accountant- what matters most is reliability, integrity, and confidence with numbers. The ideal candidate will have:

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• Experience in bookkeeping, finance, or accounting (professional or volunteer).

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to explain financial information clearly to non‑financial trustees.

• Familiarity with basic accounting software or spreadsheets.

• Understanding of charity finance (desirable but not essential).

• Commitment to the welfare of animals and the mission of Band of Rescuers.

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Time Commitment:

• Approximately 4–6 hours per month, with additional time during year‑end reporting.

• Attendance at trustee meetings (usually monthly or bi‑monthly).

• Flexible working-most tasks can be completed remotely.

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What You’ll Gain:

• The chance to make a meaningful impact on animal welfare in North Yorkshire.

• Experience in charity governance and financial management.

• A supportive team of passionate volunteers.

• The satisfaction of helping ensure the charity’s long‑term stability and growth.

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How to apply:

If you’re passionate about animal rescue and have the financial skills to help guide our charity, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact Band of Rescuers North Yorkshire with a brief introduction and details of your relevant experience. Our email address is bandoftescuersteam@gmail.com