Finance Trustee (Treasurer) at Adhd Aware

What does the opportunity involve doing?

Finance Trustee – Make a Real Difference
Join our Board as Finance Trustee and help shape the future of our charity. Your expertise will ensure we remain financially strong and able to deliver life-changing support for adults with ADHD.

What You’ll Do
Be hands-on and responsible for all aspects of the charity's financial management.
Provide financial oversight and guidance to the Board.
Review budgets, accounts, and ensure compliance with charity regulation and governance.
Help us plan for financial sustainability and growth.

Why This Matters
Your skills will directly safeguard resources that empower people with ADHD to thrive. You’ll be part of a passionate team committed to inclusion and positive change.

What We’re Looking For
Experience in charity finance and governance.
Ideally a recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
Ability to explain financial matters clearly to non-financial colleagues.

This is a rewarding opportunity to use your expertise for good and make a lasting impact.

What induction, training and support is offered?

The Board of Trustees will make available to each new Trustee, on or before their first appointment: 
- a copy of the current version of this constitution; and 
- a copy of the charity’s latest Trustees’ Annual Report and statement of accounts.

New Trustees will also be provided with certain policies and procedures which they must review and agree to before their appointment:
- Board Trustees Code of Conduct
- Trustees Declaration of Interests
- Trustee and Volunteer Expenses Policy
- Anti-Harassment and Bullying Policy
- Health and Safety Policy
- Volunteer Grievance Procedures
- Safeguarding Adults at Risk Policy and Procedure with COVID 19 Addendum
- Equality & Diversity Policy
- Data Protection Policy

New Trustees are encouraged to attend some of our monthly peer support groups to familiarise themselves with our work, meet our volunteers and our service users.

Note that we are a small charity with no office or permanent employees, and so Trustees are expected to be proactive, hands-on and involved in the charity's operations as well as its governance. This role is performed primarily remotely, with very occasional meetings in Brighton - for example our AGM is held online one year and in person the next. Travelling expenses are reimbursed for in-person meetings.
N.B. ADHD Aware is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion - we have answered 'no' for Disabled Access and Childcare because we have no premises.

What skills or qualities are needed?

PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Qualifications:
• A recognised financial qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) is desirable.
Experience:
• Proven experience in financial management, preferably within the charity sector.
• Experience of charity finance, fundraising, and pension schemes is advantageous.
• Experience in strategic planning and risk management.
Skills and Knowledge:
• Strong financial analysis skills and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly.
• Experience of Quickbooks or similar accounting software package.
• Knowledge of charity accounting principles and regulatory requirements.
• Understanding of financial governance and compliance in the charity sector.
Personal Qualities:
• Commitment to the charity's mission and values.
• Strong ethical standards and integrity.
• Collaborative and supportive approach, with the ability to challenge constructively.