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Who we are
London Waterkeeper wants London’s rivers to be flourishing environments. They must enrich the lives of the people that live in and visit the Capital. London Waterkeeper identifies the solutions needed to address the underlying causes and systemic reasons for the poor health of rivers. We create tangible methods that people can use to push for these solutions and hold the authorities to account. Our approach increases engagement with society and empowers grassroots groups.
The role
This is an unpaid, voluntary role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Attend and contribute to Trustee Meetings (mainly online)
- Produce management accounts once a month
- Review bank transactions
- Be the main contact for the bank and set up or approve payments
- Run the payroll and salary payments
- Manage any expense payments
- Be the main contact for outsourced payroll
- Pay HMRC any amounts due related to payroll (no CT tax)
- Make the pension payments and keep the pension scheme details up to date
- Annual accounts: co-ordinate the independent examination and filing process
- Input to Governance process (including cyber security)
- Maintain files on Microsoft Sharepoint
What are we looking for?
- Passionate about London’s rivers and waterways
- Knowledge of water pollution issues would be an asset
- Understanding of a Treasurer role and that of a trustee
- Ideally, you will have a formal accountancy qualification, or experience with the financial challenges faced by a small organisation.
- Willingness and ability to devote the necessary time and effort to meet the responsibilities of the post
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent written, IT and organisational skills
- Skilled in strategic development and planning
- Based in or near London
Supporting document(s)
- treasurer-role-description-2026-v2.pdf - Download
