Finance Lead - Volunteer Role

The Finance Lead will complement the skills of our existing board of trustees and to help us to build and grow the charity to meet increasing need. We are committed to diversity and welcome applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and under represented groups.

The Finance Lead’s Role

• To work with staff to ensure that appropriate up to date accounts are kept (accounts are produced using Xero. Bookkeeping is done by MySight York’s staff and Garbutt and Elliott staff and monthly reports are produced.
• To provide financial reports to the Executive Committee, to enable appropriate decisions to be made, i.e, agree budgets and report against them.
• To advise the Executive Committee on matters of investment and Charity accounting practices.
• To work with our accountants, Garbutt & Elliott, to enable the year end accounts to be compiled and independently examined, in accordance with Charity Commission requirements.
• To attend the Annual General Meeting and answer questions (if any) related to the accounts
• To be an authorised signatory for the organisations bank accounts and monitor appropriate cashflow.

Why join MySight York?

MySight York is a hard working charity on the rise. We’re proud to have won the Accelarating Impact Award at the 2025 Visionary awards. With new support from the National Lottery Community Fund, we’re launching Digital Vision – an initiative helping people stay confident and connected through technology after sight loss. Joining us means being part of this exciting momentum and helping shape what comes next.

Required Experience

• Ability to work with the Chief Executive and other staff and trustees to develop appropriate systems, processed and procedures.
• The ability to understand MySight York accounts prepared on an accrual’s basis, including restricted and unrestricted accounts.
• Experience of producing accounts and managing cashflow.
• Preparation of reports for Executive Committee use to aid decision making.
• An interest in income generation and/or fundraising

We are seeking someone who brings fresh ideas, sound financial judgement, and a clear, constructive perspective to support effective decision-making across the charity.

The appointed Finance Lead will demonstrate;

• Commitment to the vision, ethos and values of MySight York.
• A Willingness to meet the minimum time requirement (bi-monthly meetings, attendance at AGM and any other appropriate meetings and training)
• Conscientous working and strong attention to detail
• Strategic vision and good independent judgement
• An ability to think creatively and a willingness to speak your mind
• An ability to work effectively as a member of a team and to make decisions for the good of MySight York
• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of being a trustee
• Commitment to follow MySight York’s policies, procedures and training requirements.

Commitment
We expect the appointed Finance Lead and fellow Trustees to join and actively contribute to meetings which take place every two months (Hybrid/York) We ask that you can commit to volunteering 4-6 hours per month.

How to Apply
Even if you have not previously served on a board, please be assured that we value your skills, perspective and willingness to contribute. We will provide guidance and support as you become familiar with your responsibilities. To register your interest in this role please contact;

Tanya McClelland (Volunteer Coordinator)

tanya.mcclelland@mysightyork.org.uk

www.mysightyork.org.uk