Position Description
As part of the Branch Leadership Team, monitor the assets of the branch, support the Leadership
Team on financial matters and report to the Branch Leadership Team and Samaritans Central
Charity at regular intervals about the financial health of the branch.
Responsibilities:
To manage the branch’s finances.
To oversee and present financial statements.
To ensure that proper accounts and records are kept, ensuring financial resources are
spent and invested in line with good governance, legal and regulatory requirements.
To attend meetings and report on the branch’s financial position as and when required.
to prepare an annual financial statement for Samaritans Central Charity.
To ensure income and expenditure is processed in line with branch policies and
procedures
Acting as a signatory on cheques (including any electronic transactions) and any
applications for funds.
To oversee the payment of volunteer expenses as agreed by the Leadership Team.
Note: The Branch Treasurer does not make the decision about where money is spent. The
Director and Branch Leadership Team authorises this.