Treasurer

Hybrid 0-5 hours / month 1-3 hours / week Put your finance skills to work for local animals. Join our Board of Trustees and help oversee the charity's finance, support good governance, strengthen financial sustainability and ensure every pound makes the greatest possible impact for vulnerable animals in our local community. Save opportunity Apply nowAt a glance Where Hybrid Maidstone TN27 9RS Time commitment 0-5 hours / month 1-3 hours / week Board meetings take place approximately every two months, either in person at our cattery in Headcorn, Maidstone, or online. The successful candidate could join meetings online if attending in person would be a barrier to applying for the role. The role will require more input during the annual accounts, budgeting and independent examiner process. The time commitment will depend on how much the appointed candidate wants to get involved. Deadline 4 November 2026 Skills Financial management Report an issueReport an issue Reach is here to help when things don't go as expected. Please explain why you are reporting an issue with this volunteer, organisation or opportunity, and our team will contact you within five working days. MessageAbout RSPCA Tunbridge Wells & Maidstone Branch The aim of the Branch is to promote the vision, mission and values of the National Society of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) by all lawful means and in accordance... Animals / wildlife Read more about RSPCA Tunbridge Wells & Maidstone BranchWhat will you be doing? We are seeking a Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees and play a key role in ensuring the financial health and sustainability of our branch. Working closely with the Chair, fellow Trustees and Cattery Manager, you will provide strategic financial oversight, helping the Board make informed decisions and ensuring the charity continues to deliver the highest standard of animal welfare. The Treasurer will oversee the branch's financial governance, presenting management accounts and budgets to the Board, monitoring financial performance, supporting the annual budget-setting process and ensuring appropriate financial controls are maintained. You will liaise with our independent examiner, support the preparation of the annual accounts and contribute to long-term financial planning, risk management and regulatory compliance. As a trustee, you will contribute to the overall strategic direction of the branch, ensuring that financial decisions support our charitable objectives and enable us to continue rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming vulnerable animals. You will work collaboratively with fellow trustees to strengthen financial reporting, support sustainable income generation and help ensure the branch remains financially resilient for the future. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who wants to use their expertise to make a tangible difference in their local community. Your knowledge and experience will help shape the future of our branch and directly support the welfare of hundreds of animals each year., As Treasurer, you will:

• Provide strategic financial oversight to the Board of Trustees
• Monitor budgets, cash flow, reserves and financial performance
• Review management accounts and annual statutory accounts
• Ensure appropriate financial controls, compliance and risk management arrangements are in place
• Work closely with the Chair, Trustees, Cattery Manager, bookkeeper and independent examiner to support strong financial governance
Above all we are looking for someone who shares our values, enjoys working collaboratively and wants to use their professional expertise to help improve the lives of vulnerable animals.What difference will you make? As Treasurer, you will play a key role in ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of our Branch, enabling us to continue rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming vulnerable animals across our local community. Working alongside our Board of Trustees, you will provide financial oversight, challenge and strategic insight, helping us make informed decisions, manage risk and ensure that charitable funds are used effectively and responsibly. Like all charities the current economic situation is challenging, and we are looking for a finance professional with a positive mindset who can identify both issues and opportunities. Your expertise will directly influence our ability to expand services, invest in our facilities, recruit volunteers, develop new fundraising opportunities and respond to increasing demand for animal welfare support. This is an opportunity to use your professional financial skills to create lasting social impact. By strengthening the governance and financial resilience of the charity, you will help ensure that more animals receive the care, treatment and second chance they deserve for many years to come.

We are seeking an experienced finance professional who shares our passion for animal welfare and wants to use their expertise to make a meaningful difference in the local community. The successful candidate will hold a recognised accounting qualification, such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA, and have experience in financial management, budgeting, financial reporting and financial governance. You will bring sound financial judgment, integrity and a collaborative approach to governance. You will be comfortable providing constructive challenge, supporting strategic decision-making and helping ensure the charity remains financially sustainable and well governed. Previous trustee experience is welcome but not essential. Experience of the charity or not-for-profit sector would be advantageous but is not required.