Branch Treasurer; Bedfordshire & Northamptonshire

Branch Treasurer (Bedfordshire & Northamptonshire)

The Branch Treasurer is a key role within the Branch where you will help advise on the financial implications of their decisions. You will also be a key contact for our Finance Team, working with them to process financial transactions, enabling work on the ground. This role is for the Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire Branch and applicants would ideally live in or near these counties.

You will have an interest in working with numbers, be organised and have an eye for detail. Experience of accounts would be an advantage to carry out this role.

The role can be done from home at a time that suits you.

This essential role supports wildlife conservation on the ground and helps us achieve our goals. At Butterfly Conservation we want to create a world where butterflies and moths are enjoyed by everyone, forever.

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To ensure that the Branch monitors its financial situation and supplies all relevant paperwork to Head Office (HO).

• Work with the Branch Committee to prepare an annual budget of income and expenditure for the Branch. You may also be asked to advise the committee on the financial implications of their activities.
• Act as a link between the branch and BC Finance Team for all financial matters on a regular basis.
• Review the monthly management accounts to ensure the Branch is on track and advise of any changes required or anomalies identified.
• Provide authorisation to the Head Office (HO) for invoice payments and volunteer expenses.
• Provide the Finance Team details of any income paid directly into the bank account in a timely manner.
• Provide the Finance Team with the information required to complete end-of-year processes.
• Maintain a list of branch equipment for insurance purposes.

• Experience of working with numbers and using spreadsheets is desirable – or a willingness to learn.
• Organised and efficient with an eye for detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to use spreadsheet software such as MS Excel and you will need access to the internet and email.
• You do not need to know about butterflies or moths for this role.
• Your behaviour will support Butterfly Conservation’s values.

• Develop and demonstrate your financial skills in a professional environment.
• Work with other members of your local Butterfly Conservation branch and find out more about our work.
• Use or develop transferable skills such as communication, working with other people, planning and financial management.
• Increase your social circle with like minded people, boosting your wellbeing.

This role is active year-round. Budgets for the following year are prepared in the first few weeks of April. This role can be done from home at a time that suits you. We ask for a minimum commitment of 6 months. Please be aware that our insurance cover differs slightly for people aged 75 or over – please contact the Volunteering Team for more information.

Typically, the role takes a few hours a month but this will vary according to how active your branch is.