Sussex Area Treasurer

The purpose of the role is to act as the principal financial officer for the Area, ensuring that all Area income and expenditure is properly managed and accounted for and is compliant with Ramblers’ policies and procedures.

The Treasurer is a key member of the Area leadership teams and contributes to decision-making across a wide range of issues relating to the Sussex Area of the Ramblers, the UK's largest and most vibrant walking community.

The main activities in the role are:

•         Managing the Area Bank Account and processing expenses claims, obtaining the necessary authorisations

•         Maintaining records of all transactions and producing accounts using the Ramblers’ spreadsheet-based system (Excel 97)

•         Preparing Income and Expenditure Statements and Treasurer’s Reports for the Quarterly Area Executive Committee and Council Meetings and attending those meetings

•         Leading the production and submission to Ramblers’ Central Office of the Area Budget and Annual Return, networking across the Group Treasurers to obtain the respective Group Budgets and Returns and resolve any issues

•         Producing the Area Annual Financial Report and Accounts for approval at the AGM.