Job Description

About The Business

Ups and Downs Southwest is a brilliant, regional not for profit that supports families, professionals and all those involved in the care and education of children and young people who have Downs Syndrome. 

About The Role 

This is a part time, voluntary position.

The new Treasurer will have an overview of the charity's finances, and support decision making for the Director and Board of Trustees.

Day-to-day finance operations, such as payroll and invoice processing, are conducted by our part-time Finance Administrator. They are also responsible for preparing the annual accounts for the auditors with the supervision and support from the charity's Director and Treasurer. 

About Yourself

You will have a strong background in finance and be able to support the finance administrator and broader team in budget setting, monitoring, reporting and advising on the completion of the annual accounts.

Our board meets every 8 to 10 weeks online when you will provide an update on our finances. We'd also welcome you to occasional face-to-face meetings at our offices in Somerset or Bristol. It would be desirable if you could input into the charity's strategy and help us achieve our goals using your skills, knowledge, and experience in finance. 

What To Do?

Please contact either Giles or Jonny about this opportunity, or contact Joanna Thorn, Director at Ups and Downs Southwest, directly on 01278 691100.