An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and enthusiastic individual to help achieve the vision and aims of Lothian Disability Sport by supporting the organisation as committee Treasurer.
The Treasurer supports the LDS Committee to help shape the financial future of LDS by making sure accurate records are kept of the charity’s finances. You’ll be well organised and confident handling financial information and producing reports for the committee.
In return, you’ll meet new people, gain new skills, volunteer within a sports context and learn about the inspiring world of disability sport.
Main duties
Support the committee to keep efficient, effective bookkeeping records of all financial transactions.
Attend committee meetings and present the budget report.
Prepare the end-of-year accounts for the auditors.
Plan the annual budget in agreement with the committee, and monitor it throughout the year.
Help secure funding to continue LDS activities.
Complete the trustee’s declaration.
Become familiar with the LDS constitution, committee procedures, rules and regulations.
Vote on LDS matters when asked and attend EGM and AGM meetings.
Help ensure the SDS Minimum Operating Standards are kept up to date and complete.
Join committee sub-groups when required (e.g. funding and events calendar).
Support the Chairperson in the work of LDS.
What we’re looking for
Well organised and able to keep accurate records
Confident handling finances
Experience of managing a budget
Enthusiastic and motivated
Able to make a regular time commitment
Prepared to make decisions when necessary