ABOUT THE ROLE
Smart Works is looking for a qualified / part qualified accountant or someone from an accountancy background to join our community and become a Trustee Treasurer. This is an important position, with the successful candidate working closely with the Chair of Smart Works Bristol to ensure the charity is well-run and effective.
The Treasurer has oversight of the financial strategy and management of their local Smart Works centre. They monitor the financial health of the charity and ensure the wider Board are provided with the financial information they need to make well-considered decisions.
The successful candidate will ensure financial procedures are followed, complete a monthly review of income and expenditure and feed into the annual fundraising strategy for their Smart Works centre.
SUPPORT FROM THE CENTRAL FINANCE TEAM
The Treasurer is supported in their role by a Central Finance Team.
The Central Finance Team includes a Director of Finance who has oversight of the financial health of the charity and leads the annual budget and audit process, and two Finance Managers who provide hands-on support to the Treasurers working across the Smart Works group.
On a day-to-day basis, the Central Finance Team complete the bookkeeping on Xero, produce financial reports, schedule payments and prepare payroll. They give the Treasurer the information they need to fulfil their duties and provide financial insight to their Board.
As the Treasurer holds an important strategic role within their Smart Works centre, all Treasurers are invited to attend a quarterly call with the Group Treasurer for Smart Works Charity. These calls allow for the Treasurers working across the group to discuss any challenges with others playing the same role, whilst also contributing to important strategic discussions relating to financial management.
ABOUT SMART WORKS
Smart Works is a dynamic, high profile and fast-growing UK charity that helps unemployed women to get the coaching, clothing and confidence they need to secure employment and change the trajectory of their lives. After visiting Smart Works, 63% of clients secure a job within a month of their appointment.
The women Smart Works support are at high risk of economic hardship, often struggling with confidence and self-belief in the face of repeated rejection and real barriers to employment. Smart Works has supported over 40,000 women into employment over the past decade.
The Smart Works service is delivered in eleven centres across the UK - London (North, South & West), Greater Manchester (Manchester City & Stockport), Glasgow, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Newcastle, Reading and Leeds - and is soon to launch a twelfth centre in Bristol in Spring 2025.
The Smart Works Bristol team - consisting of one staff member, Head of Bristol, and six founding trustees - is now seeking a Treasurer to join the Smart Works Bristol Board of Trustees. More information about who we are can be found on our website.
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM THE ROLE?
The Trustee Treasurer role is deeply rewarding as you will play a hands-on role in shaping the direction and success of a charity working in your local area.
By drawing on your professional experience and providing financial oversight, you will ensure the charity is well-run and ultimately well positioned to help unemployed women in need. You will become part of a community of women who are united by their passion for the Smart Works service, and will be invited to an Annual Conference in London or online and will receive complimentary invitations to the Smart Works Fashion Club events.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
A qualified/ part qualified accountant or someone from an accountancy background - ideally qualified as Chartered Accountants; Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA); Chartered Management Accountants (CIMA), CIPFA or AAT.
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