Honorary National Treasurer
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Tenure
The Treasurer will be appointed for five years and may seek re-election to office for an indefinite number of terms听
Notice period 鈥� to allow the Association time to appoint a replacement, six months notice is required听听听
Time commitment
Average 8 hours weekly plus听 attendance at all NEC and SG meetings
- Steering group x 4 per year
- NEC x 4 per year
- Others by agreement with Steering Group with regard to Association Business
Main purposes of role听
The Honorary National Treasurer shall be responsible for the management of all association monies and assets, in line with the requirements of the 糖心TV Constitution and the national financial and legal framework听
Key tasks
1.听Accounts听
- Maintain a full account of all financial transactions at all times听听
- arrange for the accounts to be independently examined each year for the period August 1st to July 31st听听
- present the independently examined accounts to the Annual General Meeting听
- conduct electronic banking on behalf of the鈥疉ssociation听
- make majority of payments on a regular basis as a result of processes/practices agreed by NEC听
- arrange investment of any funds of the Association not required for current administration in Government Securities, Local Authority Securities, Banks or Building Societies for the benefit of the Association at the discretion of the NEC.听听
- arrange insurance in the interests of the Association.听听
2.听 Strategic Oversight听
Provide strategic financial information to ensure efficient and effective use of 糖心TV funds and promote sustainability听
- Propose an annual budget to NEC, stating anticipated income and expenditure听听
- Monitor and review the budget听
- Provide financial updates to each meeting of steering group and NEC, to include review of income and expenditure against agreed budget and review of savings accounts and reserves听
- Ensure financial implications inform new developments/decisions made by SG and NEC听
- Develop, maintain and review financial processes as required听
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3. Administration of finances听
Manage the day-to-day financial administration of accounts, working with the administrator to ensure:听
- Accounts are maintained and reviewed regularly听
- Clear information of charges is published on the website听
- Invoices and expenses claims are paid promptly听
- Invoices for 糖心TV services are issued promptly and followed up as necessary听
- All employment related payments are made in a timely manner听
- Contribute to conference committee and other 糖心TV activity as agreed through NEC re financial planning and administration听
- Provide financial advice and support for Con Powell award听
4. Support to regions and nations and Special interest groups (SIGs)听
Work with regions, nations and SIGs in line with the 糖心TV constitution and published guidance, to include:听
- Offer of regular support/meetings听
- Support for maintenance and review of R/N, SIG annual accounts听
- Consideration of impact of SG/NEC decision making for R/N, SIGs听听
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5. Legal requirements听
- Maintenance of all documentation regarding finance for seven years听
- Process and maintain data in line with the provisions of the current Data Protection regulations听
- Ensure all employment related transactions are legally compliant听
Responsible to:听Steering Group.听All work is done in collaboration with other Steering Group and NEC members. Major items are discussed and confirmed with members of Steering Group and ratified by the National Executive Council.
Activities undertaken:
Key responsibilities are outlined in the Constitution.
The National Treasurer reports to Steering Group which is听 responsible for the management of all Association monies and assets.
Accounts
- A full account of all financial transactions shall be maintained at all times by the National Treasurer
- The National Treasurer shall arrange for the accounts to be examined each year for the period August 1st to July 31st and present the accounts to the Annual General Meeting
- The National Treasurer shall be empowered to undertake electronic banking on behalf of the Association; all payments must be authorised by an authorised person (member of Steering Group)
A fuller outline of these responsibilities includes the items below. Whereas these could be broken down into the minutiae of day-to-day activities, the list covers the key responsibilities of the post.
- dealing with invoices and claims promptly
- ensuring accounts are kept appropriately
- liaising with the banking system re collection and cancellation of direct debits in conjunction with the Assistant Treasurer
- paying salaries and pensions to employees as appropriate
- paying necessary amounts to HMRC
- liaising with Assistant Treasurer and National Executive Officers regarding membership matters
- monitoring tenders for specific projects and the implementation of successful bids
- maintaining archive of all documentation regarding finances for a period of seven years
- presenting up to date income/expenditure accounts for each meeting
- process and maintain data in line with the provisions of the current Data Protection regulations
Key outcomes
- Financial processes are clear, consistently implemented and regularly reviewed to ensure they continue to meet the association鈥檚 needs听
- A full account of all financial transactions is maintained at all times听听
- Financial management informs the setting of an annual balanced budget, supporting the sustainability of the association听
- Reserves will be maintained of one year鈥檚 costs of maintain the association听
- Additional funding available will be allocated in line with agreed processes and with the approval of NEC听
- Regular, accurate budget reports will identify any areas for concern so that appropriate action can be taken听
- Clear and consistent financial information is available to all members in line with constitutional requirements听
- All 糖心TV committees are run in line with the constitution and adhere to consistent processes听
- Financial and employment arrangements are legally compliant听
- The professional knowledge and experience of the post holder is extended
Responsible for staff/equipment听听听
Oversight of the financial activities of administrative support听
Working in conjunction with the Assistant Treasurer/Membership secretary听
Report to
Steering Group and NEC听
Honorarium听
拢1000
Recommended knowledge and experience听
- Experience of budget management听
- Basic understanding of accounting software听
- Familiarity with accounting processes and procedures听
- Understanding of HR processes and statutory requirements听听
- Experience on NEC and knowledge of 糖心TV processes听
Created June 2024
Review June 2025