Trustee, Voluntary Board Role - Arts & Charity, London
Trace are proud to be partnering exclusively with Fevered Sleep, a bold and imaginative arts organisation based in Bethnal Green, to appoint a new Treasurer to their Board.

We’re looking for a qualified accountant who understands Charity SORP and is passionate about using their expertise to make a difference. This is an opportunity to give back to a thriving creative community and help shape the future of a pioneering arts charity. This is an excellent entry into Board level roles for accountants currently in mid-management positions that are keen to develop their understanding in a small, but agile, organisation.

We are looking for someone with knowledge, skills and experience in the following areas:
*A qualified accountant, or experience of working within the voluntary and charitable sector
*Good understanding of Charity SORP
*Auditing and risk management skills and experience
*Exceptional communication, interpersonal and analytical skills

Fevered Sleep requires a Trustee to:
*Support the Fevered Sleep executive team and our independent accountants to prepare quarterly management and annual statutory accounts.
*Oversee the financial affairs of the organisation and ensure they are legal, constitutional and within accepted accounting practice.
*Ensure proper records are kept and that effective financial procedures are in place.
*Monitor and report on the financial health of the organisation.
*Oversee the production of necessary financial reports/returns, accounts and audits.
*Attend quarterly pre-Board meetings with the executive team and Chair of Trustees, as part of the Finance sub-group.

What is involved:
*Attendance at four meetings, in February, May, August and November each year. (2 hours each)
*Trustees are required to read Board papers in advance of each meeting, including artistic, financial and strategic reports. The format of Board papers can be adapted to meet access needs.
*Additional time if their skill set is relevant to particular areas of work.

If you have any questions, please contact Ellie Prideaux at Trace Recruitment on or . Full role pack will be available in the next two weeks.